Longtime longevity readers understand that challenge is one of the things keeping us inspired and healthy. Pleasant challenges, easily scheduled, are typically worth considering. For any wordsmiths—from beginners with thoughts of maybe a memoir or dreams of a children’s book to 1000-words-a-day manuscript types—increasing one’s skill is a necessary and ongoing passion.
Enter into Christina Katz’ Northwest Author Series which has been attracting leading Northwest authors and writers to share and learn for over five years. The two-hour workshop sessions are held at the Wilsonville Public Library on Sundays at minimal cost and investment to participants. Refreshments provided.
In Katz’s own words, with links added:
Wilsonville’s Northwest Author Series Kicks Off Fifth Season
September 18, 2011 — Wilsonville, Oregon — The first presenter this season is The Oregonian's very own book editor, Jeff Baker, speaking on the "Qualities of Critically Acclaimed Books: How To Write for Raves." Jeff Baker will address:
What’s the difference between a good book and a great one? How do editors select books for review, and how do reviewers combine enthusiasm and critical judgment to create a balanced review? Examples will be discussed, real-world situations will be explored, and any and all questions will be answered. A quiz will be given with prizes for correct answers. If you love literature and have ever wondered what goes on in the book department of a newspaper, this is your chance to find out.
Jeff Baker is the book editor at The Oregonian. He also writes about music and popular culture. He has won awards for criticism, feature writing, sports journalism, and arts and entertainment writing, most recently a first-place award in the Best in the West competition and two awards from the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association.
Here’s the complete lineup for the 2011-2012 Northwest Author Series:
Time is 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Cost is $5.00 (please note we have switched to one price for all attendees)
September 18th
The Northwest Author Series Presents Jeff Baker
Qualities of Critically Acclaimed Books: How To Write for RavesOctober 23rd
The Northwest Author Series Presents Emily Chenoweth
Memoir or Fiction? Make The Most of Your ChoiceDecember 4th
The Northwest Author Series Presents Christina Katz
The Writer’s Workout: Whip Your Literary Ambitions Into ShapeJanuary 29th
The Northwest Author Series Presents Karen Karbo
Passions Into Paychecks: Make A Living Without A BrandFebruary 26th
The Northwest Author Series Presents Bill Johnson
A Story Is A Promise: The Essential Elements of StorytellingMarch 18th
The Northwest Author Series Presents Pamela Hill Smith
For The Love of Research: How To Write BiographyApril 15th
The Northwest Author Series Presents Kevin Sampsell
The Book World: From Reader To Published AuthorMay 6th
The Northwest Author Series Presents Heather Vogel Frederick
Much Ado About Middle Grade: Mastering Setting, Character & PlotBooks will be available for purchase and signing by the author after each presentation.
The series is sponsored by The Wilsonville Public Library and the Friends of the Wilsonville Library.
The series is created and hosted by Wilsonville Author Christina Katz.
Refreshments are provided by Starbucks and Lamb’s Thriftway.
For further details about Wilsonville’s 2011-2012 Northwest Author Series contact Christina Katz at (503) 757-2404; another option is to email Christina Katz or the Wilsonville Library Director Patrick Duke.
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