SPECIAL EVENT - Novel Writing: Tips, Tools, and Technology September 24, 1-3pm Please join us In-person as we get ready for National Novel Writing Month - NaNoWriMo - in November Hughes Main Library, Meeting Room C  25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, SC 29601 Do you have a great idea for a novel, but you don’t know where to start? Do you need to conduct research for the book you’re writing? Do you struggle with basic features of your word processing program? Are you seeking a more advanced technology program to help write your novel? Are you planning to participate in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) this year? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this workshop is for you. Join us as Library staff and Sisters in Crime authors provide you with tried-and-true tips to help you organize your writing, improve your research skills and use writing technology to complete your writing projects. This two-hour workshop will provide a basic approach for how to get your novel started and conduct library research. Presenters will explain helpful features of some of the most basic computer programs available, such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs, as well as provide an overview of more sophisticated programs such as Scrivener and speech recognition programs. This event may also be viewed live and will be recorded.  Find more information: HERE Any questions? Contact Linda Whitaker, President, Upstate SC Chapter, Sisters in Crime. at linda@lmwhitaker.com

 

Sisters in Crime Presenters Ellis Vidler Ellis writes novels with suspense, action, and heart. Her characters are flawed but striving to do the right thing. The McGuire Women novels features family members with a psychic streak; Maleantes & More features security firm agents. Learn more about Ellis and her books at Amazon. Sally Handley Prior President of Upstate SC, Sisters in Crime and a member of SinC Guppies, Sally is the author of six novels: the Holly and Ivy cozy mystery series, and a stand alone Stop the Threat. Find Sally at www.sallyhandley.com or Amazon. LM (Linda) Whitaker Current President - Upstate SC, SinC. Linda is a data scientist and writes action thrillers laced with science and technology. Her stories are founded on years of research and decades of work in computer technology, artificial intelligence, and other advanced data science. Her first published novel, The Crucible of Steele is available on Amazon. Find Linda at www.lmwhitaker.com.