M. B. Weston speaking at writers conferences, writing clubs, and writing workshops.
In order to illustrate passive voice, I had two volunteers throw Disney's Pegasus. Then I explained that one should never say, "The Pegasus was thrown by..."
Speaking about how pitch sessions get a writer face-time with potential agents and editors.
This is the Young Writers of Naples, a writing group I lead on the 3rd Saturday of each month at Barnes & Noble
I met award-winning romance author Linnea Sinclair at the Naples Press Club Writer's Conference.
Explaining prologues and when they are necessary--and unnecessary.
From left to right, Deborah LeBlanc, me, Medallion Press editor Kerry Estevez, author Elizabeth Sinclair, author Vickie Hinze.
Explaining how scenes must do one of two things (but preferablty both): progress the plot and develop character.
Illustrating "Suspension of Disbelief," or what I call, getting your reader to press the "I Believe" Button
Showing the amount of research it takes to create a realistic fantasy world by holding one of the books I read about Special Forces: Tom Clancy's Shadow Warriors
The Encyclopedia of Weapons. You've got to know how real weapons work to create fake ones.
