Let’s Make a Scene

Lilly Library 19 Meadow Street, Florence, MA, United States

Scenes are the building blocks of screenplays. Like Legos, each one is strong and intact on its own — but its purpose is to be part of a larger structure. This is a seminar for anyone interested in the many ways screenwriting differs from prose. To get the most from our time together, read a Read More

Every 4th Reader is Listening: Getting Your Book into Their Ears

Athol Public Library 568 Main St, Athol, MA, United States

Narrator Scott Ellis shares, "As an audiobook narrator and retired teacher, I am always looking for ways to engage more people with audiobooks. I am looking forward to being with your group to walk through the entire process of audiobook production: from searching for the right narrator on the right platform, understanding the lingo used Read More

WriteAngles Conference

Northampton Center for the Arts 33 Hawley St., Northampton, MA, United States

Straw Dog Writers Guild and our literary partners around western MA are re-imagining the WriteAngles Writers Conference, a local gem for over 30 years. Please save the date, April 6, 2024, for this day-long gathering of writers. That’s a long way away, you say? You’re right, but that gives us lots of time to brainstorm Read More

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