2021 NEWS & EVENTS
*Note that Tina is on a speaking hiatus for 2022
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2/20/2021
Romance Writers of San Diego (virtual)
The Romantic Arc
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The romantic arc is the very heart of a romance novel. How do you take two people with conflicting external and internal goals from "hello" to "I love you?" The romantic arc is all about the emotional journey that ends up with your love interests finally together. Tina Radcliffe will discuss the Stages of Intimacy as well as the Falling in Love Arc she’s created.
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Guests may register for $20. Details here.
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If you attended the workshop and didn't get the handouts, email me. Contact@tinaradcliffe.com
3/13/2021
Indiana Chapter of ACFW -Hoosier Ink (virtual)
Creating Compelling Scenes
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Elmore Leonard once said, “Try to leave out the part that readers tend to skip.” This workshop will show and tell how to craft page-turning scenes. Tina Radcliffe will discuss scene structure, episodic writing, and share tips to take your writing from tepid to terrific.
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6/12/2021
ACFW DFW (virtual)
The Romantic Arc
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The romantic arc is the very heart of a romance novel. How do you take two people with conflicting external and internal goals from "hello" to "I love you?" The romantic arc is all about the emotional journey that ends up with your love interests finally together. Tina Radcliffe will discuss the Stages of Intimacy as well as the Falling in Love Arc she’s created.
May/June/July 2021
Writer-in-Residence Glendale Library
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We've gone virtual!
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May 8, 1-2:30 pm Creating Compelling Scenes
May 22, 1-2:30 pm Literary Devices to Make Your Writing Shine
June 5, 1-2:30 pm Top Ten Self Editing Tips
June 19, 1-2:30 pm Do You Need a Literary Agent
July 10, 1-2:30 pm Social Media for Writers
July 24, 1-2:30 pm Side Hustle Strategies for Writers
Download the flyer with the complete schedule
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Glendale Public Library is hosting a Writer in Residence, who will be onsite to write and provide instruction to aspiring authors. Get expert advice on your writing by booking a one-on-one appointment with the writer, or attend a public workshop to learn new skills in craft and publishing. All experience levels are welcome. Come meet our Writer in Residence and get on your way to starting, finishing, polishing, or publishing your own story. Call 623-930-3573 to register for an appointment or program, or email kcurley@glendaleaz.com. Or do it yourself by accessing the calendar here, then click on the event, and click on VIEW MORE.
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Check out this informative article from The Daily Independent about the program here.
This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Details are available here.
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8/20/2021
ACFW Virginia (virtual)
Creating Compelling Scenes
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Elmore Leonard once said, “Try to leave out the part that readers tend to skip.” This workshop will show and tell how to craft page-turning scenes. Tina Radcliffe will discuss scene structure, episodic writing, and share tips to take your writing from tepid to terrific.
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August 19, 8pm ET via Zoom.
09/21/2021
Valley of the Sun RWA
THE S-Word. Synopsis
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You can hide your ugly synopsis under your first fifty pages, but they're still going to find it. How about writing a standout and stunning synopsis that you can be proud of instead? Tina will share her tips and analyze a successful synopsis that led to a contract. Handouts will be provided after the workshop.
BONUS: Tina will hold a Rafflecopter for all live attendees, the winner gets a free review of a short synopsis. 3-5 pages or shorter.
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Valley of the Sun RWA September meeting on Tuesday, September 21, 6-8 p.m. (Arizona Time) – General business is at 6, speaker starts at 6:30 p.m.
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Cost: Free to VOS members, $5 for non-members. Guests can send their payment via PayPal to vostreasurer@gmail.com
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10/1-10/3/2021
Moonlight and Magnolias Conference - Georgia RWA
Virtual and in-person options.
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The M & M Conference will be held on October 1 - 3, 2021 at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast.
Onsite conference consists of three days of in-person workshops. It will include a special half-day master class on Sunday, six meals, editor/agent pitch sessions, the Maggie Award banquet, and access to the entire virtual conference.
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Tina is the featured craft speaker, presenting I Second That Emotion, at the three-hour master class on Sunday, October 3rd.
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11/5-11/6/2021
Royal Writers Conference - ACFW Virginia
Virtual Event. Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6.
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Tina is a featured workshop speaker. Details coming soon.