How to Write a Novel: Stephen A. White

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Adults
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Please join us for a discussion on how to write a novel.  

Stephen A. White will lead this writer's workshop on steps to writing a novel.

  • How to come up with an idea. 
  • The power of "What if..."
  • Building your characters
  • Write what you know (more or less)
  • Continuity and anachronisms (Why is your character using a cell phone in 1979?)
  •  Internet research: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
  • Playing with history
  •  If you don't read, you can't write
  • The editing process
  • Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

Stephen A. White grew up in South Boston and has been a writer for over 50 years. He is currently working on his 11th novel. His previous works include the 1960s novel Time Passages; the political thriller, The Voice of Rage & Ruin; the historical novel, Ersillia; the rock 'n roll horror story Murder at 33 RPM, the Jack the Ripper thriller A Slash in Time, as well as Ash & Bone, Breaking Evil, Doom With A View and With Sticks and Stones, all available on Amazon.

Stephen has just completed his 10th novel!

Light refreshments will be served.  

 

Registration is requested. 

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Cohasset Library.