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The Northwest Regional Library Local & Online Author Expo

Will Weaver

Ian Graham Leask

Pat Dennis


Marnie Swedberg


William Kent Krueger


John Rosengren

Mary Casanova

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Expo Producer, Marnie Swedberg
Marnie Swedberg is the author of ten books and eBooks, a restaurant and retail store owner, the hostess of online and on premise expos, and a mentor and friend to thousands of multitasking authors and speakers from every continent.
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Minnesota's Northwest Regional
Library Expo

  
  
 
 
 
NWRLib Author Expo Archive
MP3 Downloads for Your Listening & Learning Convenience
 
    William Weaver

Writer's Workshop: Writing Life Into Fiction. [MP3 Download]
Learn to transform life experiences into dramatic, publishable short stories and novels with author, Will Weaver.

Writer’s Workshop: What’s YOUR Story? [MP3 Download]
Will shares some of his journey as an author, including the Minnesota connection and philanthropic support of actor Ned Beatty and his wife, Sandy. You can get the rest of the WrestleMania Reading Program story HERE.

 
 
    Ian Graham Leask

Writer's Workshop: How to Work with Publishers & Media Producers. [MP3 Download] Ian shares the key factors that make publishers and media show hosts say, “Yes” to new authors.

General Sesssion: Why You Need Serious Literature. [MP3 Download]
Gain insight into what the best agents and editors read -- inspiration to discover more depth and clarity in your own writing.

 
 
    Pat Dennis

Writer's Workshop: Die Laughing: Writing the Humorous Mystery.

[MP3 Download] Learn the specific strategies that will help you write humor and mystery to capture the attention of readers, publishers and media program directors.

General Sesssion: Humor, Hotdish & Who Dunnits.

[MP3 Download] Enjoy this humorous presentation by Pat Dennis.
 
 
    Marnie Swedberg

Writer's Workshop: Write & Publish Your Own eBook [MP3 Download]
Do you have a book idea that is ready for the public, but you either can't get the attention of an agent, or want to publish it for a smaller market? eBook publication is now easy and accessible for every author. eBooks are a great way to save money while getting your writing to the public fast. Marnie shares the strategies she used to take an idea to Amazon-eBook in just 14 days, and how you can do it, too.

 
 
    William Kent Krueger

Writer's Workshop: Take the Mystery Out of Mystery Writing. [MP3 Download]
Kent shares what it takes to write a suspenseful book from the mystery angle, including an in-session writing project.

General Sesssion: For Love or Money: Six Reasons to Write. [MP3 Download]
We all have life experiences that are significant and valuable. During this program, Kent strategizes about how to capture and express our stories.

 
 
    John Rosengren

General Session: For the Love of the Game: Hockey Stories for Our Time. [MP3 Download] Rosengren, the author of Blades of Glory, shares stories about Minnesota hockey, what the game means to people, and what is won and lost in the lives of players and their parents.

 
 
    Mary Casanova

Writer's Workshop: How to Write a Picture Book. [MP3 Download]
Mary discusses how she approaches this elusive art form and offer ideas on how you, too, can pursue writing a children’s picture book.

 

 
 
   
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This project was funded in part or in whole with money from the vote of the people of Minnesota on 11/4/08 which dedicated funding to preserve Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage. Sponsored by the NW Regional Library.