Speechcraft for Writers
February 8, 2012
6:30 – 8:30
Madelyn Helling Library
A writer’s life is often considered a solitary one – at least until the book is ready for public consumption. With book readings, signings, sales pitches and author interviews – public speaking skills become a necessary facet of an author’s life. In this workshop, writers will learn speaking tips and tricks to help them bring their passion from the written page onto the public stage.
Presenter Bio: Emma Santa has worked in marketing for over a decade – including in the book publishing industry. Through her career she has noticed how people who can speak about their writing see dramatically increased sales and awareness of their work. As a member of Toastmasters, a public speaking and leadership organization, she believes that anyone can learn the speaking skills needed to be an effective spokesperson for their work.
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Program is free to the public.
Molly Fisk
Prize-winning poet Molly Fisk is a recognizable voice in our community with frequent public readings and radio essays. She offers writing workshops and groups that use the creative writing process as a tool for healing. On Wednesday, January 11, 6:30 p.m., Molly will speak at the monthly Sierra Writers meeting held in the Madelyn Helling Library Community Room in Nevada City. Her topic will be Writing To Heal. The evening is for anyone who would like to use the written word to find their own authentic voice.
With a background and education in business and banking, Fisk did not turn to writing until she was in her 30’s, developing a practice of daily writing that has resulted in an enormous body of work. With hundreds of published essays and poems published in five different collections, she refers to herself as a working poet. Her works include The More Difficult Beauty, Listening To Winter, Salt Water Poems and a shared collection, Terrain. Transcripts of her radio essays have also been published.
We hope you will join us for this free and special event.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 6:30 – 8:00
Madelyn Helling Library
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