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SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, AUGUST 20, 2016
SWC to learn about
Tahkenitch Landing Site
‘Words on the Coast’ to offer author workshops
From left: Keynote speaker, publisher and best-selling author Ellen Traylor; mystery novelist Ron Lovell; nationally
syndicated humor columnist and author Ned Hickson; screenwriter Nick Sharma.
Aspiring writers, novelists,
columnists and screenwriters
will have a chance to learn the
ins and outs of successful writ-
ing from nine authors who
have published in a wide range
of genres.
The “Words on the Coast
Author Symposium,” spon-
sored by Port Hole Publishing,
will offer eight workshops on
Sept. 25, with participants
choosing four to attend, from
how to spark your creativity
and mapping out an engaging
plotline, to finishing that mem-
oir or writing for the screen.
The symposium will begin
with breakfast at 8 a.m., fol-
lowed by seminars, then a
lunch presentation by keynote
speaker Ellen Traylor, a best-
selling novelist and Port Hole
Publishing owner. Traylor will
discuss the rumors and realities
of today’s publishing land-
scape. Afternoon sessions will
be followed by a panel discus-
sion and book signing party,
with a light dinner.
Workshops include:
Detecting the Great Story:
Mystery novelist Ron Lovell
will give insights and tips on
the elements of creating a great
mystery plot.
Laughter at the Keyboard:
Award-winning nationally syn-
dicated humorist Ned Hickson
will explain how to inject
humor into writing and why it’s
important, as well as a look at
writing effectively for today's
media — online and in print.
Facing the Blank Page: The
author of several books, Karen
Nichols will discuss how to
spark creativity and turn those
blank pages into a finished
manuscript.
Starring Words — The Art
of Screenwriting: The elements
of effective screenwriting are
vastly different than novel writ-
ing, and successful screen-
writer Nick Sharma will take
attendees through the process
of learning how to “show”
instead of “tell” a story.
Books without Trees —
The Art of eBook Publishing:
Electronic books (eBooks) are
increasingly popular with read-
ers and a great venue for aspir-
ing authors. But how do
authors get their work digi-
tized? eBook-savvy author
Suzanne Parrott will take atten-
dees through the process.
Writing the White-Knuckle
Thriller: Medical suspense
author and speaker Tim
Browne will give an insider's
look at the tricks of the trade to
creating a page turner that will
leave readers wanting more.
Here’s What Happened —
Writing the Memoir: Published
memoir
writer
Diana
Weinberger will explain how to
compose a memoir that is
engaging for family and com-
plete strangers alike.
Books for the Listening
Ear — From Print to Audio:
Thanks to platforms like
Soundcloud and others, authors
can share their words in voice
as well as print. Audio book
creator Robert Grothe will give
advice on how to make the
most of this growing genre.
The “Words on the Coast
Author Symposium” will take
place Sunday, Sept. 25, at Port
Hole Center, 77567 Highway
101 in Gardiner, Ore., 18 miles
south of Florence.
The cost of the all-day event,
including meals, is $69.
Register by Sept. 10 and
receive a 10 percent discount.
Seating is limited and registra-
tion deadline is Sept. 20.
To register, visit www.port
holecenter.com
Come to “Words on the
Coast” for a chance to enhance
your writing skills and learn
tips from veteran authors
throughout the Northwest.
For more information, call
Port Hole Center at 541-999-
5725.
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Tribes of Coos, Lower
Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians,
will explain Siuslaw cultural
history and show everyone a
traditional canoe.
Molly Kirkpatrick, from
Pacific Slope Archaeology
Laboratory,
Dept.
of
Anthropology, Oregon State
University, will discuss the
Tahkenitch Landing Site,
which is located inland from
the modern day shoreline and
dates occupation as early as
8,000 years ago.
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