Eating My Words

Saturday, April 16, 2005

Cancun, Mexico. Makes me want a vacation all over again!

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Calendar of Appearances

June 19, 2012: POINT OF VIEW: Join New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump in this interactive workshop that will teach you the basics of POV and how to use it effectively! Barnes and Noble Writers Group, Jefferson Pointe Mall, Fort Wayne, IN

June 25, 2012: Where Do I Begin? Thinking of starting a novel? Wondering how to launch that plot? Then take this one-hour intensive webinar and get that book started! http://www.wanaintl.com/craft/

July 11th & 18th at 7-8pm EST (Two Night Webinar) THE BRAINMAP: Editors love books that are character
driven and have layered plots. Learn how to create novels with plots created by the characters themselves, using Shirley Jump’s Brainmap Technique, giving a stronger, more powerful--and more emotional story. If you're stuck in your writing, needing inspiration or just want to learn more about developing characters and developing a multi-layered plot, you'll get the boost you need for this class with New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump! http://www.wanaintl.com/craft

August 21, 2012: Barnes and Noble Writers Group Meeting: PLOT TWISTS SMALL GROUPS: Break into small groups and learn how to twist a plot to create unforeseen events that will have readers on the edge of their seats! Writers will team up to create interesting plot elements for their novel. New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump, with more than published 35 novels to her credit, will help you
learn techniques to power up your plots! Barnes and Noble, Jefferson Pointe Mall, Fort Wayne, IN

One night Webinar: August 22nd, 2012 7-8pm EST THE BASICS OF SCENE AND SEQUEL: Scenes are the
building blocks of your book, and sequels are the glue that bring those scenes together. The trouble is knowing how to create an effective sequel that keeps the pacing and tension running, but also gives the characters and readers a little room to breathe. Learn the best balance of Scene and Sequel and how to use them to easily ramp up the tension and conflict in your novel in this interactive class with New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump. http://www.wanaintl.com/craft

Sept. 3-28, 2012: MONTH-LONG INTENSIVE ONLINE WORKSHOP WRITING COMPELLING SCENES: Are your scenes blah instead of blockbuster? Do they lag in the
middle, or fall flat at the end? In this month-long intensive online class, you'll learn how to create scenes that are unforgettable and powerful. www.margielawson.com/lawson-writers-academy

One Night Webinar Sept. 12, 2012, 7-8 pm EST: PLOTTING WITH PAPER BAGS: Stuck on your plot? Trying to figure out unique twists for your story? This fun, interactive class, using three paper bags, gives you all kinds of ideas to apply to your work. Learn how to interchange setting, character and plot events to create a truly unique story! http://www.wanaintl.com/craft

Two night webinar: Sept 26 & Oct 3, 2012 7-8 pm EST: SHOW ME YOU CAN WRITE, DON’T TELL ME: How many times have you heard this…and not quite known how to do it? Or gotten this comment back in a critique? This most basic of writing concepts can also be one of the most difficult to master in the beginning. Join New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump as she leads an interactive workshop that gives you easy, manageable tips that will have you bringing your fiction to life right away. http://www.wanaintl/com/craft

Reviews for Shirley's Latest Titles

Simply the Best
4 Cups from Coffee Time Romance! "Shirley Jump weaves a story that hypnotizes from the first page...I love it, absolutely love it...Mack has utter charm and can come work on my house any time. Brilliant writing and sparkling players make Simply The Best number one in my book." -- Cherokee Sanders

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Really Something:
4 1/2 Stars from Romantic Times! "With Jump's trademark comedic touch, readers are treated to a well-crafted story about what it means to come home to face yourself and your past. The main characters are sympathetic and intelligent, and the narrative is consistently smooth and compelling."

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