Art events, Exhibits, Calls for Art & Artists, Artist Groups, Classes & Workshops in the north Texas area
The Pastel Society of the Southwest has organized a F2F workshop this fall. October 4-6, 2021
Karen Margulis is a full-time artist and art educator. She lives in Atlanta Georgia with her husband Michael. Karen received her BA in Education … Continue reading
Setting is the hidden tool in the writer’s took kit – learn to use it with more precision. https://www.writersleague.org/calendar/anatomy-of-a-scene-activating-setting-online-with-charlotte-gullick/
Setting has the potential to energize plot, deepen tension, and reveal character nuances. Yet, many of us overlook this rich aspect … Continue reading
Join us as author and scriptwriter Jeramey Kraatz discusses the importance of dynamic dialogue and the vital role it plays in writing. https://www.writersleague.org/calendar/double-talk-making-dialogue-work-for-you-online-with-jeramey-kraatz/
On its surface, dialogue might seem like the easiest thing in the world to write. After all, … Continue reading
The best methods for releasing a self-published book change radically every year. https://www.writersleague.org/calendar/launch-to-success-self-publishing-in-2021-online-with-deanna-roy/
Whether you are working on your very first book or are about to launch your latest title, in this class we will review:
When: April 3, 8-10pm
Register at the link!
One Page Salon (called “the best literary evening in town” by the Austin American-Statesman) is the brainchild of novelist, screenwriter, and comedian Owen Egerton. For this special virtual event, five outstanding authors … Continue reading
In this workshop, we will dig deep into our personal narratives while looking outside of ourselves for ideas, events and motifs that link our experiences with larger threads of meaning. We will explore how associative thinking, research, reflection and personal … Continue reading
In April, join us for a conversation with three writers who are just days away from the publication of their debut novels. We’ll discuss the journey so far – from knowing when you’re ready to submit, to querying literary agents, to … Continue reading
Your life is interesting. Really! What seems to be mundane today will be fascinating when photographed well, especially when viewed a bit later when you have a little more distance from your current story. It turns out that if you … Continue reading
Let’s talk about food. Whether it’s family or friends sitting at the dinner table at the end of the day, or the passing down of recipes from generation to generation, food bridges divides and makes us feel at home and … Continue reading
Demystify the nonfiction book proposal process.
Unlike fiction manuscripts, which are normally completed in full prior to being sold to an editor, nonfiction books are often sold “on proposal.” This class is designed to demystify the process of writing a … Continue reading
Are you writing a World War II adventure novel? A Victorian romance? A 1950s noir? Answer one question: What did your protagonist have for breakfast, and where?
It’s the small details of everyday living that really bring historical fiction to … Continue reading
Want to create powerful characters and relationships that engage readers, sell books, and live on long after the final page is read?
From Buffy the Vampire Slayer to the Fast and the Furious movies to Harry Potter, a strong … Continue reading
The Weatherford Art Association is hosting a workshop on February 19th & 20th. Justin Burns will teach us about the use of tools in acrylic design and painting. This is a two day workshop where all supplies are furnished. Don’t … Continue reading
Can you tell a story in only 1500 words? How about six?
Flash fiction is both an engagingly efficient literary form in itself and an effective tool for enhancing the quality and impact of your storytelling skills. By playing with … Continue reading
Learn an approach to mystery writing that focuses on characters and conflict rather than figuring out your plot in advance. http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/MysteriesThomas2021
Bestselling author Sherry Thomas shares her secrets for building a well-paced, well-structured mystery organically, by drawing on what a … Continue reading
Want to see your name in a prominent newspaper or magazine? Are you interested in building a career out of your passion for writing? http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/FreelanceWritingTemblador2021
Whether you want to moonlight as a part-time writer to make extra money on the … Continue reading
This is the perfect package for any writer getting ready to finally write that novel. From getting the spark of an idea onto the page to nailing those last sentences (and everything in between), these four classes will help any … Continue reading
Find the right revision technique for you. http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/RevisionFaye2020
In this revision workshop, students will learn methods of self-editing for writers. Most writers (even professional ones) face blocks when it comes to revising. Together, we will learn methods that actually work.… Continue reading
Do you have a message you want to get across with your work?
Fiction as a platform to discuss ideas and opinions is a grand literary tradition. But it can often turn into a stage for the author to rant. … Continue reading
Learn how to move readers with the details.
In this course, with Houston’s Poet Laureate Emeritus, you will practice honing in your ability to heighten your voice by curating new details. Whether poem or short story, the Devil is in … Continue reading
Learn strategies for writing about the hard stuff.
Whether we’re writing from personal experience or on behalf of our characters going through difficult life experiences, it can be challenging to write poetry or prose that is alive, present, authentic, and … Continue reading
What better way to hone your craft than to explore the best of other genres? http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/BorrowingOtherGenresWurth2020
Whether you’re writing realism, literary fiction, science-fiction or fantasy, speculative or a thriller, it’s important to know how to imaginatively build the world your … Continue reading
Register before Wednesday, September 30 for the chance to submit your scene for workshopping. http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/DeepDiveintoDialogueSwann2020
This class is a part of the Anatomy of a Scene Class Package.
Talent for dialogue is not an inborn skill. Anyone can learn to … Continue reading
When it comes to any type of writing, setting often gets overlooked in favor of characterization, plot, or story line. And yet — none of those aspects of creative writing are possible without setting. In this course, you’ll discover how … Continue reading
