Writing Historical Fiction Drawn from Local History: A Writing Workshop with Author Julie Berry

Writing Historical Fiction Drawn from Local History: A Writing Workshop with Author Julie Berry

Sat., November 9 | 2 PM | Erie Canal Museum | Free ($15 suggested donation)

In this workshop, New York Times Bestselling author Julie Berry, who is currently writing a work of historical fiction set in Western New York during the conclusion of the construction of the Erie Canal, will lead a presentation and interactive workshop in writing historical fiction inspired by local history. She’ll discuss the research process, including the role of primary and secondary texts, online resources, scholars and experts, museums, artifacts, and on-location travel, and will guide attendees through a series of prompts designed to extend their imaginative possibilities and develop ideas, skills, and confidence to pursue their own projects. Attendees should bring a notebook and pen, or laptop, etc., to write with. Julie is also an independent bookstore owner and can speak to publishing and market trends in historical fiction. Q&A to follow the presentation and workshop.

Bio:

Julie Berry is the New York Times bestselling author of the 2020 NCTE Walden Award and SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner Lovely War, the 2017 Printz Honor and LA Times Book Prize-shortlisted The Passion of Dolssa, the Carnegie and Edgar-shortlisted All the Truth That’s in Me, the Odyssey Honor The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place, and the Wishes and Wellingtons trilogy. Her picture books include The Night Frolic; Long Ago, on a Silent Night;  Happy Right Now, and Cranky Right Now. Julie holds a BS from Rensselaer in communication and an MFA from Vermont College. Julie owns Author’s Note, an independent bookstore in Medina, New York.