The Generator: "Ready, Set, Go: The Art of Better Writing" with Brenda Jackson
This 90-minute interactive workshop, facilitated by the renowned New York Times and USA Today Award winning romance author Brenda Jackson, is designed to help aspiring writers tap into their creativity and begin crafting their own love stories. Whether you're interested in writing fiction or non-fiction, this workshop will guide you through the process of turning your ideas into compelling narratives.
Brenda will share insights from her writing career, discussing key elements of romance writing such as character development, emotional tension, and pacing. Participants will explore their personal motivations for writing, identify potential obstacles, and learn tips for overcoming them to stay productive.
Through a series of guided writing prompts, attendees will have the opportunity to start their own romance scenes and receive live feedback. The workshop will also cover the basics of crafting memorable characters, understanding plot structure, and creating engaging dialogue.
By the end of the session, participants will walk away with the beginnings of a new romance story, a stronger understanding of their creative process, and practical tools for success in the romance genre. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this workshop will inspire you to write the love story you've always dreamed of.
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Ready, Set, Go: The Art of Better Writing with Brenda Jackson is part of The Generator: A Creative Writing Series for Grown Folks, presented by Nebraska Writers Collective.
Join us from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 14 for this virtual, generative writing workshop. Open to all adult writers, ages 19 and older.
This workshop is $15 and will take place on Zoom. Register today.
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After you sign up, you will receive an immediate confirmation email. You will also receive two reminder emails before the event(s) you choose. You will receive a Zoom link one day prior to the workshop.
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
🕵️ February 11 - Doppelgangers, Enemies, and Strangers Online: Going Deeper and Finding Empathy in Character with Ted Wheeler
💫 March 11 - Writing Science Fiction with J.R. Dawson
All events take place on Tuesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM CST.
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ABOUT THE WRITER
Brenda Jackson stands as a pioneering force in the world of romance literature. Her literary journey is a testament to her exceptional accomplishments. Her professional writing career took flight in 1995 with the release of her debut book, "Tonight and Forever." Since then, Brenda has garnered numerous national and literary awards, cementing her status as a trailblazing author. With a vast bibliography of over 149 books and novellas, she has collectively sold more than 20 million copies worldwide, transcending linguistic boundaries with translations into 32 different languages.
One of her most groundbreaking milestones was her historic ascent as the first African American author to grace both the New York Times Bestsellers List and the USA Today's Bestsellers List within the romance genre. Her book "A Silken Thread" earned her a 2012 NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literary Fiction. Brenda became the first African American author to receive the prestigious Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from the Romance Writers of America in 2012. In 2019, she received the New York Chapter of Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award; and she received the Best Romance of 2022 award for her book – The House on Blueberry Lane – from the African American Literary Awards.