Playwriting: Stories for the Stage, Dialogue for the Page Wednesdays, March 31 - April 28, 2010 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Instructor:  Lori Myers Writing play scripts is no different than writing dialogue for creative nonfiction and fiction. It doesn’t matter if they’re talking on stage or on the page. Dialogue shows conflict, pushes the story forward, reveals character, emotions, and relationships. This workshop will zero in on what characters say, why they say it, and how they say it. The result will be characters who are more human, multi-dimensional, and deeper than you’ve ever known. Each student will write a 10-minute play during the 5-week session. They will also have opportunities to read their own stories to the group (nonfiction, fiction, poetry) for comment in this workshop setting. For information and registration, contact Melissa Bittinger at melissabittinger@derrytownship.org Playing the Publishing Game Saturday, April 24 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Instructors:  Lori Myers and Judy Wolfman Playing the publishing game is easier if you know the rules. Join award-winning writers Lori Myers and Judy Wolfman, co-founders of the Central Pennsylvania Writers’ Consortium, as they lead you through the maze that will get you and your work of fiction to editors. The first part will cover the book synopsis, query, market research, record keeping, and more. The second part will cover copyrights, permissions, contracts, rights, payments, promotional and marketing ideas, press releases and more. Participants are asked to bring a bag lunch. For information and registration, contact Melissa Bittinger at melissabittinger@derrytownship.org