Lin’s Guest Speaker
Selected Writing Presentations
Lin’s Guest Speaker
Selected Writing Presentations
Linda Farmer “Lin” Harris
Turning Tidbits of History into Unforgettable Stories
Wolf Creek Christian Writers Network
June 22, 2020 — via ZOOM.com
Pagosa Springs Colorado
Character’s Internal Conflict
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Wolf Creek Christian Writers Network
June 8, 2020 — via ZOOM.com
Pagosa Springs Colorado
Writing Serial Novels
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Wolf Creek Christian Writers Network
May 18, 2020 — via ZOOM.com
Pagosa Springs Colorado
Self-Editing: Follow-up — Readers First
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Wolf Creek Christian Writers Network
May 4, 2020 — via ZOOM.com
Pagosa Springs Colorado
Self-Editing: Tips to Get Your Writing to a Publisher Faster
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Wolf Creek Christian Writers Network
August 26, 2017
Crossroads Christian Fellowship, Pagosa Springs Colorado
Story Blueprinting Workshop
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Wolf Creek Writers Network
Third Saturday of each month
P bar R Ranch West — Chimney Rock, Colorado
Techniques and the Craft of Writing Fiction and Non-fiction (2015-2017)
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Story Weavers Writers Group
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Amy’s Bookcase — Farmington, New Mexico
Deep Point of View
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Wolf Creek Christian Writers Network
Saturday, February 6, 2016
P—R Ranch West, Chimney Rock, Colorado
Brainstorming a Novel
Group brainstorming as a way to develop a novel. Looked at a member’s novel in progress, and talked about the importance of learning to critique the works of others.
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Wolf Creek Christian Writers Network
Monday Weekly Meetings
February 19, 2015 — Present
Crossroads Christian Fellowship, Pagosa Springs Colorado
Multiple Presentations
Self-editing, article development, submissions to traditional publishers, novel structure, plot vs character driven novels, critiquing protocols, basic English grammar, etc.
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Southwest Christian Writers Association (SCWA)
Saturday, October 17, 2015
36th Write for His Glory Conference
The Non-fiction in Historical Fiction
Introduced and discussed the use of historical elements in fiction, how to find and use facts.
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Southwest Christian Writers Association (SCWA)
Saturday, July 19, 2014 (Monthly Meeting)
Chimney Rock, Colorado
One-Sheets, Sell Sheets, Pitch Sheets
Introduced and discussed the use of the one-page information sheet that’s formatted in a visual way to get across the basics included in a proposal when meeting with editors/agents.
Elements in a Proposal Packet
Introduced and discussed the proposal packet and how to develop it — with handouts.
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Southwest Christian Writers Association (SCWA)
Saturday, May 17, 2014 (Monthly Meeting)
Marvel, Colorado
Self-Editing
Introduced and discussed the use of • Self-Editing Checklist; • Top Ten Mistakes in Fiction Manuscripts; • Find Your Story Worksheet; • Pull Your Story Together; • Good Way to Plot; • The Ultimate Story Checklist.
Building Characters
•A Brief Overview of Characterization; Character Conflicts; • Myers-Briggs for the 16 Personality Types; Character Creation; • Character Motivation
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Southwest Christian Writers Association (SCWA)
Saturday, February 15, 2014 (Monthly Meeting)
Durango, Colorado
Structuring Your Novels
Introduced and discussed the “Five Key Moments in Plot” and the “Eight Sequences and the 5 Key Moments within the 3 Acts.” Plus “Tips for Making Facebook and Twitter Work for You as a Writer”; “Finishing Your Manuscript”; and “Exploring the World of SteamPunk.”
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Spunk and Spirit Christian Writers Group
Denver Chapter-ACFW
Writing Historical Novels
Monday, January 20, 2014
via Skype connection
Writing Historical Novels
It’s a long process, requires a lot of organization of and authenticating facts about the selected timeframe. Knowing how much research to put in the actual novel comes with practice. Always observe the First Golden Rule of Research: Do they own research. Where can you find the resources you need? What are some of the techniques for keeping it all together? These and more questions will be answered.
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Southwest Christian Writers Association (SCWA)
Marvel Mini-Conference
Deep Point of View
Keys to Writing a Great Novel
May 25, 2013
What’s the Dif? POV vs. DPOV and Wading In—Recognizing DPOV
Deep POV has become the fashion in the romance and women's fiction genres, and it's making inroads into mysteries and speculative fiction. Like all trends, it's impossible to predict how long it will remain popular. But while it's trending, deep POV is a valuable tool to keep a publisher and readers coming back for more.
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Southwest Christian Writers Association (SCWA)
Marvel Mini-Conference
Murder, Mystery, & Mischief
May 19, 2012
Kill off Your Honeys — Other Mystery Genres for Adults
When you write a mystery, you're inviting the reader to play a game with you. Once you decide which game to play, the classic, the cozy, etc., the rules are set and the game is afoot. In this session, we discussed how to stay one step ahead with clues, red herrings, and the illusions that lead to the solution.
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Southwest Christian Writers Association (SCWA)
32nd Write for His Glory Conference
September 9-10, 2011
Self-Editing-Turning Glitches into Story
We want to write stories and articles with meaning, depth, dimension, and value. Why then do we have so much trouble self-editing to improve the manuscript? How does a Story Arc help you? What questions should you ask in every paragraph and scene? These and more questions will be answered.
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