The job of all fiction writers is to engage their readers by creating stories with unique characters or “people,” in interesting settings or “places,” and give these characters big conflicts or “problems.” Bestselling author Laurie Friedman will guide participants through her unique process of creating people, places, and problems that resonate with readers. This interactive workshop will include an in-class exercise for participants to outline the three P’s of their own stories, plus a question and answer session at the end, and handouts that will be emailed to participants.

LAURIE FRIEDMAN is the author of over 100 picture books, easy readers, chapter books and novels for young readers including the award-winning Mallory McDonald and Love, Ruby Valentine series. Laurie’s books have been translated into numerous languages and have been chosen for Scholastic Book Clubs and Fairs, and as a Children’s Book of the Month Club Selection. She has received many awards for her work and speaks at schools and literary conferences around the country. Prior to writing books for children, Laurie worked in advertising. She is a native Arkansan, and loves to read, bake, spend time with her family, and help other writers shape and sell their stories. For more information on Laurie and her books, please visit her website at http://www.lauriebfriedman.com/.

This workshop is on Zoom and registration is required. Please click here to register.

The video is available for on-demand viewing January 23 – March 7.