The Storms of Denali Book Tour: The Ethics of Climbing and Parenthood
Nick O'Connell
by nicko
2y ago
The McCall Public Library was a great venue for my first reading in Idaho. The weather was sunny and warm outside, with jet skis zipping over Lake McCall, a sparkling sapphire of a lake in northern Idaho. With all the the sunny weather and recreation opportunities, would anyone show up for the reading? I set up my slide projector on a computer table. Librarian Lida Clouser pulled down a screen for the slide show. She brought her husband and kids, who sat in the front row. One of her sons told her that he wanted to be either a writer or a climber when he grew up. Guess what, she said, the guy g ..read more
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The Book as Physical Object
Nick O'Connell
by nicko
2y ago
The book as physical object. Though the number of electronic books continues to grow, there’s nothing quite like a book with an appealing cover design, elegant type and tempting jacket copy. With the explosion in growth of electronic books, such details are increasingly being lost. That’s why I so enjoyed receiving in the mail a stack of my new novel, The Storms of Denali. Yes, the carton was heavy, the postage was expensive, but turning the book over in my hands, the smell, feel, and tactile sensation of it was pure pleasure. For an author, the physical book is a proof that your idea, your wo ..read more
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Hello world!
Nick O'Connell
by nicko
2y ago
Writing for Story: Summer Seattle Creative Writing Class This summer I’ll offer a Seattle Creative Writing Seminar entitled “Writing for Story: How to Recognize, Organize and Write Narratives.” This course will demonstrate how to heighten conflict and resolution in fiction and nonfiction, greatly enhancing the readability and publishability of the finished piece. You’ll receive detailed, constructive criticism of your fictional and nonfictional stories and book chapters. In addition, we’ll discuss dramatic scenes, outlines, cover letters, and other topics of interest to you. The course will ru ..read more
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Fall Seattle Writing Classes
Nick O'Connell
by nicko
5y ago
Seattle Writing Class: Tell Your Story: The Art of Narrative Writing You have a story you’re dying to tell, but how do you tell it? This Seattle writing class will help you get it down on paper, whether it’s a memoir, novel, short story, personal essay, travel story or nonfiction narrative. This eight-session Seattle writing class in narrative writing will give you the tools to craft your story, whether fiction or nonfiction. You’ll learn these essential techniques: Research and interviewing to add texture and credibility to your tale. The five best ways of opening a story, making readers and ..read more
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