Summer Writing Seminar

Writers of all levels, beginner to published author, are invited to attend an adult writing series with career educator, author, and poet Janet E. Irvin.  Writing as J.E. Irvin, she is the author of eight mystery/thriller novels and her poems have appeared in a variety of print and online publications.  Her memberships include the Greenville poets, Sisters in Crime, Central Ohio Fiction Writers, and Buckeye Crime Writers.  Irvin also teaches writing classes through the University of Dayton's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. 

Week #1:  June 24 - Taking the first step

Week #2:  July 1 - How to craft a strong opening to a story, novel, poem, essay

Week #3:  July 8 - Plotting or Pantsing - finding a process that works for you

Week #4:  July 15 - The arc of a story

Week #5:  July 22 - Endings

Week #6:  July 29 - Paths to publication

Format:  Instructions on the topics, writing practice, critique circles

All program are from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the Springboro Branch.  Attendees should bring writing tablet and instruments.

Ages 16 and up.  Free, registration requested, not required.