Norman Plotkin

Writing in the age of artificial intelligence

Attendees will learn about:

• The pace of change means there are no experts.
• The ability to bring your work to market has never been easier.
• Artificial is, well, artificial.
• The powerful play goes on and you can contribute a verse!
• Never lose your true North.

Norman spent 25 years working for the California State Legislature. Cancer awakened a desire to serve others.  He writes about the experience in Take Charge of Your Cancer. Plotkin’s second book, Master Mind Master Life, is about hypnotherapy. His third book, Meditation and the Meridians, was published recently.

Bernard Wozny & Alysse Adularia

Why an Author needs a Website and how to Market it.

Attendees will learn about:

• Why do I need a website?
• Do I have to pay to get a website?
• How do I build a website?
• How do I promote my website?
• What is an email list?
• How do I get an email list – & what do I do with it?
• What is a Blog?
• How do I put all this together and manage my website?
• How does marketing fit in with the website?

Both Bernard Wozny and Alysse Adularia are published authors. Bernard has a long-standing history of software and website development. While Alysse has a strong background in marketing. Together they will explain the finer points setting up an author’s website.

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.