Writers Network August 4 – You Don’t Know what you Don’t Know

Elaine Faber

Author

Writing craft Do and Don’ts and examples of how NOT to write a short story.

Attendees will learn about:

• Three elements of the perfect scene.
• Hands on opportunity to write a good scene.
• A list of do’s and don’ts on writing craft.
• A fun exercise identifying how NOT to write a short story.
• Exploring good dialogue techniques

Elaine has published ten mystery novels and an anthology of ‘cat’ stories. Her short stories appear in 22 anthologies. A member of Sisters in Crime, Northern CA Publishers and Authors, and Elk Grove Writer’s Guild, Elaine has led critique groups and enjoys mentoring new writers. She lives in Elk Grove with her husband and two cats.