I wanted to share two events on my calendar that might interest you.
On March 13 I begin a 6 week class on Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30. Crafting Characters that Connect will meet on the main campus of Central Piedmont Community College. The course focuses on the basic principles involved in writing compelling, three-dimensional characters for short and long narratives. Students will examine character depth and growth, write dialogue, learn to identify a character’s wants and needs and complete a character’s autobiography. For more information and to register, go to the CPCC website.
On March 16-17 I will be participating in the fourth annual Write 2 Ignite Conference in Greenville, S.C. On Saturday I have the privilege of being one of the keynote speakers; you can find more information about “Humility in the Marketplace” here.
There are a number of great workshops to choose from. Among them, Joyce Hostetter and I will co-lead a workshop, Using Life Experiences to Pump Up Your Writing on Friday evening and on Saturday I’ll be leading a mini-version of my CPCC class and cover the highlights of Crafting Characters that Connect.
Write 2 Ignite is holding a special contest until January 31st. Check it out for the opportunity to win a critique as well as Terry Burn‘s book, A Writer’s Survival Guide to Publication. And if finances are a problem, make sure you check out the scholarships which are being offered.
If you have any questions about either of these events, feel free to leave me a comment or write to me at cbaldwin6@carolina.rr.com.
Hope to see you at one of these events!

I hope you enjoy your next CPCC class. I know your students will.
It's wonderful that you continue to share your wisdom. Lots of fortunate students out there.
Thanks for your votes of confidence, Joyce & Bonnie!
Keynote speaker, I'm impressed! Way to go, girl.
You are one very busy lady!I'll see you March 16-17.Blessings,Jean
Carol, I'm looking forward to meeting you at the conference.
Thanks, everyone, for your votes of confidence! And Vijaya, I'm looking forward to meeting you too!
I hope you enjoy your next CPCC class. I know your students will.
It's wonderful that you continue to share your wisdom. Lots of fortunate students out there.
Thanks for your votes of confidence, Joyce & Bonnie!
Keynote speaker, I'm impressed! Way to go, girl.
You are one very busy lady!I'll see you March 16-17.Blessings,Jean
Carol, I'm looking forward to meeting you at the conference.
Thanks, everyone, for your votes of confidence! And Vijaya, I'm looking forward to meeting you too!