FREE WRITING CLASSES AT TAYLOR BOOKS

Interested in writing?  Attend one (or all) of the three FREE informal presentations/discussions on three separate writing-related topics with writer-editor Geoff Fuller.

Geoff has written articles for and served on the editorial board of Writers Digest, was the lead editor with a sports marketing textbook firm, and has been a teacher and manuscript consultant for over 20 years. Geoff’s rich experience with all aspects of writing, editing, and publishing enable him to address all of your writing questions and needs.

With many publishing credits, from newspaper commentary to magazine feature articles to books, Geoff is the only person to have been awarded WV Commission on the Arts Fellowships in all three literary categories: fiction, nonfiction, and memoir.

Sessions will be held at Taylor Books and will last approximately two hours each.

WRITING QUERY AND COVER LETTERS

Do you know what editors and agents are looking for in a cover letter?  Learn what will get your letter noticed–and what will get your letter instantly rejected.
Saturday, September 8, 2-4 p.m.

GETTING STARTED

Once you have an idea for an article, story, or novel, you need to grab the reader with a compelling lead, intriguing question, or gripping plot.  This session will include writing prompts and suggestions, so come with pen or laptop.
Tuesday, September 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

WANT TO WRITE THE STORY OF YOUR LIFE?

Almost everyone secretly wants to write the story of his or her life, and today we have a wide variety of publishing choices available to us.  Learn the basics in this Saturday afternoon discussion.
Saturday, September 15, 2-4 p.m.