BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//jEvents 2.0 for Joomla//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:19700308T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:19701101T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9a5d40bfd375183d82302cd64c3d0306668 CATEGORIES:Workshops/Webinars SUMMARY:September Webinar - More Than Just a Cute Cover Image: Creating "Major" Minor Characters Out of Dogs and Other Animals DESCRIPTION:
Wednesday, September 07, 7-8:30 PM
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Description:
It’s no secret readers love books with dogs on the covers. However , dogs (and other animals) on covers create expectations for three-dimensio nal characters prominently featured in stories. Making our four-legged frie nds a dynamic part of the story—not just popping in and out of scenes when convenient—is a craft that takes practice but can deepen reader connection. Learn strategies on how to use animal characters to enrich the story and k eep readers turning the pages.
Debbie Burns, best-selling author of the Rescue Me series featuring happily-ever-afters for the stories' two- an d four-legged stars, will share industry insight and story-crafting ideas t o help create loveable and memorable four-legged friends who are “major” mi nor characters readers will root for.
Bio:
Deb bie Burns is a best-selling author who writes happily-ever-afters for her stories’ two- and four-legged stars. Her writing commendations incl ude a starred review from Publisher’s Weekly and a TOP PICK from RT Book Re views for A NEW LEASH ON LOVE, as well as an Amazon Best Book of t he Month and a HOLT Medallion Award of Merit for MY FOREVER HOME, yet her favorite praise is from readers who’ve been inspired to adopt a pet in need from their local shelter.
Debbie lives in Saint Louis with her family, two thoroughly spoiled rescue dogs, and a ridiculously grumpy Maine Coon cat who (most) everyone loves anyway. Find more information at h er website: www.authordebbieburn s.com
* Dates subject to change.
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