OWFI Writing Workshops

OWFI welcomes writers of all ages to our digital Writing Workshops! These free online courses present introductory sessions at 1 PM on the 3rd Saturday of (most) every month. Please review the schedule below for details on topics and presenters. Then fill out the registration form to get started!


Presented by Vivian Zabel.

September 21, 2024

Begin
Fiction vs. Nonfiction. Getting ideas. Start to organize.

October 19, 2024

Point of View vs. Perspective
Tense. Person.

November 16, 2024

Grab and Keep Reader Attention
Active vs. Passive Voice. Show, Don’t Tell

January 18, 2025

Story Development: Part 1
Organize plot/storyline and develop. Organize and develop characters.

February 15, 2025

Story Development: Part 2
Continued from January, we will discuss elements of the first/beginning of a story or novel, then prepare and write an intro (at least the first few paragraphs).

March 15 ,2025

Critique Practice
In this session, we will share an assignment orally and discuss. Prepare a projected synopsis of a story idea.

April 19, 2025

Overview
In this final session, we will discuss a synopsis of ideas and how to set ourselves on a trajectory to continue writing.

Ready to get signed up? Register here: