Writing Heights Writers Association offers two monthly classes on craft, editing, marketing and more. Active and Sustaining members get these classes free, but they are also open to the public for a reasonable rate and are taught by knowledgable, experienced, and friendly instructors. Can’t make the class? No problem! When you register, you also get a recording of the class that you can access for up to a year.
What’s coming up:
How to Preptober: Using the Month of October to Prep for Writing a Novel in a Month
Writing a novel in a month is a big endeavor, but it’s not an impossible goal. Writing Heights Marketing Coordinator Lauren Lipp goes over how to utilize the entire month of October to prepare so you can go into November ready to write. She shares different tips and tools, and goes over how to plan a month of prep and a month of writing to help you achieve your goal by November 30th! (And be sure to sign up for November’s Writing Heights Challenge to put your plan to work!
Lauren Newman Lipp is a Colorado native. She was born and raised in Colorado Springs but has called Northern Colorado her home for the past 13 years. She graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Following university, she taught middle school Language Arts but decided to follow her dreams and pursue a career in writing and the publishing community. She currently works in PR and social media but writes love stories and poetry when she can find the time. She’s a stereotypical millennial with an infinite love of early 2000s emo pop-punk music, and a good Rom-Com. She enjoys sharing her love of romance and reading with anyone who will listen.
The Power of Picture Books
Children’s books may look simple, but they demand precision, rhythm, emotional depth, and of course great illustrations! Let’s dive into what makes a picture book stand out and reach audiences. This workshop will inspire writers of all levels and genres tap into creativity and imagination. We’ll be discussing how to set up the arc of a story and how to find a good illustrator for your writing, as well as answer questions about the world of children’s lit.
Leslie Colburn is an award-winning children’s author, educator, and storyteller from Casper, Wyoming. A former elementary teacher, Leslie writes books that encourage children to embrace who they are, find courage, and remember that they matter. She is the author of seven children’s books, including the award-winning Twinkle, the Littlest Star, and her newest release, Jilly Goat, a playful story about a fainting goat who discovers that being different can be a strength. Leslie’s work has received multiple honors, including a Moonbeam Award, Illumination Award, CIPA EVVY Award, and Christian Indie Award.
Interested in Teaching a Class or Workshop?
We’re a community based organization and believe that sharing information and knowledge helps us all to grow and learn. If you’re an author, editor, literary agent, professor, or just have a really cool specialty that you think would benefit authors and poets (crime scene investigation, ecologist, lawyer, screenwriter, visual artist or musician), feel free to send us a class proposal and we’ll market your class and pay you for your time!