Upcoming
Fireside chat with Kirsten sundberg Lunstrum & Margot Kahn
Join me at Grit City Books for a Fireside Chat with Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum and Margot Kahn.
We'll discuss Outer Stars, Lunstrum's new award-winning collection. In seven short stories both realist and speculative, Lunstrum considers life in the Anthropocene, an era marked by individual isolation, environmental degradation, and the erosion of our relationships with one another and our land.
The discussion will be panel-like and cover the writing life, themes evoked in our work, the appeal of short form (fiction, essay, poetry), and more! This should be a great evening.
Thursday, February 5
6-7:30pm
at Grit City Books in Tacoma, WA
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Lunch edits
fireside chat with kirsten sundberg lunstrum, author of 'ELita'
fireside chat with AuTHORS MARY BOONE AND BRANDI HARRINGTON
Lunch Edits has been such fun, a wonderful way to connect with writers and others editors for a regular hour each month.
Due to availability changes, I'm canceling meetings for the foreseeable future. I will share here if things change. Thank you!
fireside chat with AuTHORS MARY BOONE AND BRANDI HARRINGTON
fireside chat with kirsten sundberg lunstrum, author of 'ELita'
fireside chat with AuTHORS MARY BOONE AND BRANDI HARRINGTON
Join me at Grit City Books for a Fireside Chat about the ins and outs of publishing a children's book!
Have you ever dreamed of writing a children's book? Authors Mary Boone and Brandi Harrington will be answering all my questions (along with any you might have!) and sharing a glimpse of the industry.
Grit City Books
Tacoma, WA
Tuesday, April 22
fireside chat with kirsten sundberg lunstrum, author of 'ELita'
fireside chat with kirsten sundberg lunstrum, author of 'ELita'
Join me for a Fireside Chat at Grit City Books and a literary conversation you won't want to miss! I'll be speaking with author Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum about her debut novel Elita.
Read my profile about Lunstrum and this "Nordic noir" mystery in the Seattle Times.
Grit City Books
Tacoma, WA
Thursday, February 20
LEVELS OF EDITING @ WRITE IN THE HARBOR
Levels of Editing: FROM ASSESSING THE BIG PICTURE TO CATCHING TYPOS
What can an editor do for you? We’ll discuss the levels of editing and the differences in editorial guidance between self-publishing and traditional publishing. What is developmental editing? Should you hire a beta reader? Is line editing the same as copy editing? What is a style guide? Let’s explore editing. All levels welcome.
Write in the Harbor — 10th Anniversary Regional Writers Conference
Gig Harbor, WA
Saturday, November 2, 2024
two sessions @ write on the sound
Levels of Editing: FROM ASSESSING THE BIG PICTURE TO CATCHING TYPOS
Levels of Editing: FROM ASSESSING THE BIG PICTURE TO CATCHING TYPOS
2024 Write on the Sound Conference
Edmonds, WA
Friday, October 4, 2024
The Essentials of Scene:
Master the Art of Immersive Writing
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Levels of Editing:
From the Big Picture to Catching Typos
Levels of Editing: FROM ASSESSING THE BIG PICTURE TO CATCHING TYPOS
Levels of Editing: FROM ASSESSING THE BIG PICTURE TO CATCHING TYPOS
Levels of Editing: FROM ASSESSING THE BIG PICTURE TO CATCHING TYPOS
What can an editor do for you? We’ll discuss the levels of editing and the differences in editorial guidance between self-publishing and traditional publishing. What is developmental editing? Should you hire a beta reader? Is line editing the same as copy editing? What is a style guide? Let’s explore editing. All levels welcome.
Pacific Northwest Writers Association Conference 2024
Seattle, WA
Thursday, September 19, 2024
THE OUTLIER: ELISABETH EAVES IN CONVERSATION WITH JENNY BARTOY
THE OUTLIER: ELISABETH EAVES IN CONVERSATION WITH JENNY BARTOY
Join me for a Fireside Chat at Grit City Books and a literary conversation you won't want to miss! I'll be speaking with author Elisabeth Eaves about her debut thriller novel The Outlier.
Read my profile about Eaves and this "taut, intelligent novel" in the Seattle Times.
Grit City Books
Tacoma, WA
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
VOICES OF TACOMA: The art of self-editing
THE OUTLIER: ELISABETH EAVES IN CONVERSATION WITH JENNY BARTOY
Let's dive into the art of self-editing! We will discuss how to polish our work for publication. The content will apply to poets and prose writers. We will talk about finding the "through thread," tightening sentences, looking for music and rhythm, seeking and crafting pattern, adding sensory details and specificity, creating a lexicon, and more.
Tacoma Public Library, Moore Branch
Free, also on Zoom
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
How to Be an Editor: Explore the Path to an Editorial Career
How to Be an Editor: Explore the Path to an Editorial Career
What does it mean to be an editor?
Freelance editor Jenny Bartoy will explain the variety of jobs that carry this title, what skills are required for succeeding in each, and the paths you can follow to establish an editing career.
University of Puget Sound
Department of English
Monday, March 21, 2022
Show & Tell: Bring Your Story to Life
How to Be an Editor: Explore the Path to an Editorial Career
You've heard that old writing advice, "Show, don't tell." Come to this workshop to learn how to enrich your descriptions with specificity and sensory details, avoid information dumps, craft engaging scenes, and balance your pages. We'll discuss whether it's okay to "tell, don't show" and how to make your writing come to life and emotionally connect with your reader. Beginning and intermediate writers welcome.
Tacoma Public Library
Online and free
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Show & Tell
Structure & Outline
You've heard that old writing advice, "Show, don't tell." Come to this workshop to learn how to enrich your descriptions with specificity and sensory details, avoid information dumps, craft engaging scenes, and balance your pages. We'll discuss whether it's okay to "tell, don't show" and how to make your writing come to life and emotionally connect with your reader. Beginning and intermediate writers welcome.
Creative Colloquy
Online and Free
Saturday, November 6, 2021
Structure & Outline
Structure & Outline
Whether you're a plotter or a pantser, your story needs structure. In this workshop, we'll discuss types of narrative structure, key elements and beats, and tips to keep your reader engaged. We'll go over how to outline a new project and reverse-outline an already written one to identify problems. Come with an in-progress draft or fresh ideas in any genre. Beginning and intermediate writers welcome.
Creative Colloquy
Online and Free
Monday, October 18, 2021