THE SECRET ROOM creative writing workshop
The Californer/10362228

CARLSBAD, Calif. - Californer -- Participate in a creative writing adventure contributed to the Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror collection by Aimee Bender, famed surrealist author of The Girl in the Flammable Skirt and The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake.

Who: Locals welcome to come write with us – no experience necessary. (Teens welcome if they're not in school ;)

When: Thursday, November 12, 2:00 – 3:00pm

Where: Carlsbad Village Books, 640 Grand Ave, Ste A, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Supplies: Please bring pen and paper – this exercise works best writing by hand.

Cost: FREE, and no ticket required – if you would like email reminders, please RSVP on Eventbrite (link below.)

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The Source: Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror books available for sale at Carlsbad Village Books.

This collection of storytelling secrets from top genre writers—among them winners of Nebula, Hugo, Edgar, and Bram Stoker awards—is essential for any writer looking to take a leap beyond the ordinary.

Instructor: Laurie Lamson

Your friendly instructor will be local writer, story consultant and Author/Editor of the Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror anthology. Laurie has led many interactive creative writing and screenwriting workshops, often using exercises from the Now Write! creative writing series.

RSVP for email reminders: https://secretroomworkshop.eventbrite.com/