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Elsewhere, Elsewhen, and Elsewise with David D. Levine

April 20, 2018 By Jan Bear

David D. LevineHugo-winning science fiction writer David D. Levine will host a week-long examination of the challenges and opportunities of the worlds of science fiction and fantasy. The workshop, Elsewhere, Elsewhen, and Elsewise, will be a laid-back week whose content is largely determined by the attendees, but potential topics for discussion include:

  • Integrating character, plot, and world building
  • Using sets and props to define character, clarify the world, and build emotion
  • Using all the senses (there are more than just five)
  • Developing an idea into a story.

There will be plenty of time for writing, questions, and group discussion.

The workshop will be held Monday through Friday, July 15-20, 2018, at Colonyhouse. There are two options for attendance:

$400 total for classes Monday through Friday, including double-occupancy lodging from Sunday after 4 p.m. through Friday noon.

$200 for Monday-through-Friday class only.

David D. Levine is the author of The Andre Norton Award winning Arabella of Mars (2016) The second book of the series, Arabella and the Battle of Venus was released in 2017. The trilogy concludes with Arabella the Traitor of Mars, scheduled for publication by Tor on July 31, 2018. He has written more than 50 SF and fantasy stories. His story “Tk’Tk’Tk” won the Hugo, and he has been shortlisted for awards including the Hugo, Nebula, Campbell, and Sturgeon. His stories have appeared in Asimov’s, Analog, F&SF, and multiple Year’s Best anthologies, and his award-winning collection Space Magic.

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Build Characters with Bill Cameron

April 16, 2018 By Jan Bear

Building CharactersMystery author Bill Cameron will teach a workshop titled Getting to Know You: Building Character from the Ground Up Friday, June 22, 2018, at Colonyhouse.

In this interactive workshop, we’ll work together to create characters who are messy, engaging, troubled, powerful, scary — you name it. Through a series of exercises, some individually and some in teams, we’ll explore a variety of techniques for creating characters that jump off the page and come to life in the minds of your readers.

Bill Cameron is the author of gritty mysteries featuring Skin Kadash: Lost Dog, Chasing Smoke, Day One, and the Spotted Owl Award-winning County Line. Bill’s stories have appeared in publications like Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine, Portland Noir, and Killer Year. His work has been nominated for multiple awards, including the Spotted Owl Award, the Left Coast Crime Rocky Award, and the CWA Short Story Dagger. Property of the State, a young adult mystery featuring the troubled yet resourceful Joey Getchie, was named one of Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2016: Teen.

The one-day workshop with Bill Cameron costs $60. Add $50 for a one-night double-occupancy stay at Colonyhouse.

Bill’s workshop is part of the Colonyhouse Mix-It-Up event, with three workshops for one bargain price.

Photo by Carson Arias on Unsplash

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Marlene Howard to Lead Letter-Writing Workshop

January 5, 2018 By Jan Bear

Letter writing

Marlene Howard will lead a weekend workshop at the Colonyhouse the weekend of Feb. 24-25, 2018.

We live in an era of abundant communications, but the personal letter is more powerful than ever in making and building relationships.

Workshop participants will discuss the art of sending and receiving personal letters, and Marlene will lead a study and discussion of epistolary novels.

Two attendance plans are offered:

1. $100 per person. Double occupancy at the Colonyhouse. Price includes Saturday and Sunday breakfasts and lunches and a shared potluck dinner on Saturday night.

2. $60 per person. Saturday only. Price includes all-day workshop and Saturday lunch. Arrive at 9 a.m. for coffee and conversation. The workshop will begin at 10 a.m. and end about 4 p.m.

Any questions contact Marlene.

Sign up for the Letter Writing Workshop

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