Orlando Word Lab - How to Plot Like a Pro

This is a writing workshop that meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month at the Winter Park Library. We focus on learning a new technique or method each month. A guest speaker will share a sample of their work and then give a writing prompt for everyone to follow.

We'll all write for 30 minutes, and then share our work with others, and receive helpful suggestions about what to improve. Bring your laptops, tablets, a notebook and pen, and a willingness to learn.

This month, you'll learn to plot like a pro and get that novel finished! Learn systematic tips and tricks to set yourself up for success. Attendees will learn how to incorporate outlining in their writing, what research can and should be done prior to starting your story, and some troubleshooting techniques to help if you get stuck. Writing exercises should leave you will a good framework for how to continue this work on your own to successfully complete that first draft!

Kristin Durfee is an award-winning author of SHOT (Wild Rose Press), MASS (Orange Blossom Publishing), The Four Corners Trilogy (Black Opal Books), as well as short stories appearing in several anthologies. She lives in Central Florida with her husband, son, and quirky rescue dogs.