Central Oregon Writers Guild Saturday Workshop
“Synopses and Back Cover Blurbs”
With author Kathryn Mattingly

When:         Saturday, October 24, 2015 9:30-12:30
Location:    Aspen Ridge, 1010 NE Purcell, in Bend
 Workshop Description:
An effective synopsis is essential for selling your book to a publisher or agent. A back cover blurb is a great tool for explaining, in as few words as possible, what your book is about to a publisher or agent, and especially, to your potential readers. Whether your book is completed or a work-in-progress, reviewing these tools can clarify your intended purpose for your book. A synopsis is nuts and bolts, the blurb an enticement. Neither should be boring or repetitive and both should be clear and precise.

This will be an interactive workshop. We’ll cover the following:

• What are the elements of a good synopsis and back cover blurb?
• In-class writing or refining your synopsis or back cover blurb for a book you are writing or plan to write.
• Reading/critiquing (and possibly reworking) those synopses and blurbs! (11:30-12:30)

What to bring:

• Bring your completed or rough draft for a synopsis and back cover blurb (or book proposal for a memoir) and any questions for group discussion.
• Bring your laptop or pen and paper.

About the instructor: Kathryn Mattingly is the author of Benjamin (a New Century Quarterly Finalist), short story collection Fractured Hearts (which includes 4 of her award winning stories) and Journey (Oct 2015). Prior to signing with Winter Goose Publishing Kathryn’s short fiction appeared in 8 themed anthologies through various small presses and in Dark Discoveries magazine. She had over 30 articles published while senior editor for Possibility Media Group and has taught writing at local colleges for the past 6 years. To read more about Kathryn, visit http://kathrynmattingly.com/
Refreshments: Coffee, tea and light refreshments.
Guarantee your spot in this workshop by registering on the Central Oregon Writers Guild website at: http://centraloregonwritersguild.com/workshops.html
If you prefer to pay at the door, please RSVP to cowgcritique@gmail.com to reserve your place. You can also pay at the next Guild meeting or by sending a check to:
Central Oregon Writers Guild
P.O. Box 2491
Redmond, OR 97756
Please note that this workshop is limited to 30 attendees and spaces are filled on a first-come, first-paid basis.
Cost: $15 Members, $25 for nonmembers.