November 5, 12 & 19:  E.E. Knight

Writing the Genre Novel

From developing the germ of an idea to the process of submitting to agents and publishers, this lecture series is designed for writers who would like to have a novel published in one of the genre categories.  Taught by bestselling, multiple-award-winning scifi/fantasy author E.E. Knight (the Vampire Earth books and the Age of Fire series), subject matters range from building plot, character, and setting – the “three pillars” of storytelling – to the nuts and bolts of evocative prose. 

The first session will cover the creative process in bringing a story to life, the second the hard work of drafting, editing, and shaping the manuscript into a saleable property, and the third the submission process and what to expect in working with an agent or editor.  For those who wish to participate, the first 30 pages of manuscripts will also be read and critiqued in class.

By Oct. 29, send fiction manuscripts to: 

Eric E. Frish, 44 Washington Blvd., 2W, Oak Park, IL 60302-4394  (no email, please).  Manuscripts will also be accepted at the first two sessions and returned by the last session.  This speaker will critique the first 12 manuscripts he receives – the first three chapters or first 30 pages, whichever is less.  Please note — this is a change from the standard limit of 20 pages.  

OFF-SITE LOCATION: The Nov 5 meeting only will be held offsite at:

Wllmette Community Recreation Center

3000 Glenview Road

Wilmette   Ph: (847/256-6100)

November 26:  NO MEETING — Thanksgiving

December 3:  Laura Hansen —

The transformation of how food and restaurants are marketed in Chicago using blogging, PR and social media

You don’t have to work for a major newspaper or have a Sunday magazine byline to impact the local food scene.  Learn how today’s social networking sites and online blogs may affect your favorite restaurant.  Interested in the latest food trends or are you way ahead of the curve?  Laura Hansen will discuss the hottest trends in food and how to transform your love and knowledge of food and dining into articles and the online resources that are hungry to publish.

Laura Hansen is a strategic marketing and collaboration consultant specializing in the direct marketing industry.  From 2000 to 2004, Ms. Hansen served as President/CEO of the Direct Response Corporation.

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