A Writer’s Workshop Part I: The Opening Sentence

A Writer’s Workshop Part I: The Opening Sentence

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Jun/Thu/2019 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
-Library Annex-
Phone:845-855-3444
Address: 15 Oak St, Pawling NY 12564

Presented by author/editor Marian Grudko

Thursday, June 27
7:00-8:00 pm

You have 10 seconds to catch the attention of an editor/reader.

Can anything be more crucial than your opening sentence?

Well, yes - the second sentence!

Come to the first in a series of writer’s workshops where Marian will discuss this important topic and more, and take a look at your writing problems.

Is she judgmental? No.

Is her editing ruthless?

Oh, yeah.

Bring in your writing and prepare to LEARN.

Registration is required. Call the Pawling Library at 845-855-3444 to register or send an email to Donald at adult@pawlinglibrary.org.

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