NaNo 101 Prep Series
Speaker: Hope Ashby
Location: Kill Devil Hills Library meeting room (in-person only)
Program Description: Speaker Hope Ashby will prepare local writers to get started on their novels this fall with a series of prep courses that will be held every other Saturday throughout October from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
October 1, 2022: Construct a Detailed Plot or Outline & Build a Strong World for Your Characters
October 15, 2022: Organize Your Life to Support Your Writing Goals & Find, Schedule, and Manage Your Time
October 29, 2022: How to Pans NaNoWriMo (a.k.a. Flying by the Seat of Your Pants or a NaNo Guide to Discovery for Writers) & National Novel Writing Month Kick-Off Party
The Basics of Bird Migration
Speaker: Amy Thompson, Lead Biological Service Technician, Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Date: Friday, October 7, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Hatteras Library meeting room and virtually via Zoom
Program Description: The Outer Banks of North Carolina is a major rest-stop for migrating birds along the Atlantic Flyway. As seasonal changes bring cooler weather and shorter days, many of our nesting spring and summertime birds depart for warmer weather to the south. During this time, a variety of shorebirds, seabirds and passerines take advantage of the abundant resources here.
This program is geared toward beginner to intermediate birders or for bird enthusiasts who simply desire to better understand the biology of bird migration. Join our V-formation as we explore the basics behind avian migration and discover simple ways that you can help create migratory havens in your backyard as these birds take a break on their journey for forage and stop to rest during the winter.
From Novel to Nothing: How I Wrote my First Book
Speaker: Stephen Hudler, author
Date: Friday, October 14, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Kill Devil Hills Library meeting room and virtually via Zoom
Program Description: Author Stephen Hudler will speak about his journey from being someone who knew nothing about the process of writing a book to getting a book published. “Writing my first book was one of the hardest but most satisfying things I’ve ever done in my life,” he says. “While I’m not a full-time author yet, I am working toward that goal. My hope is that my story will help inspire others to write the stories they have always wanted to.”
Getting it All Down: Tips and Tricks for Writing Scenes and Dialogue
Speaker: Donna Y. Ferris, writer and memoirist
Date: Friday, October 21, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Virtually via Zoom
Program Description: To keep readers turning the page, you need to create powerful scenes and memorable dialogue. In this workshop, author Donna Ferris will share the tips and tricks she’s learned about these key story elements, including how to use shorthand descriptions, dialogue do’s and don’ts, why characters don’t say what they mean, and when to use summary or detailed dialogue. A list of resources will be provided. Please bring along a favorite novel or memoir to class.
I Always Wanted to Write a Book. Now What?
Speaker: Ralph Webster, author
Date: Friday, October 14, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Kill Devil Hills Library meeting room and virtually via Zoom
Program Description: Kindle, Paperback, Audible? A nuts-and-bolts discussion of the steps required to make your dream of writing and publishing a book a reality.
Winter Gardens with the Dare County Extension Master Gardeners
Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Kill Devil Hills Library meeting room and virtually via Zoom
Program Description: Winter in a garden or landscape can look bare and colorless. This presentation will introduce you to the many varieties of plants that can add interest to a landscape during the winter months.
How to Shape Your Story
Speaker: Donna Y. Ferris, writer and memoirist
Date: Friday, October 28, 2022, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Kill Devil Hills Library meeting room and virtually via Zoom
Program Description: Are you an outliner or a pantser? If you have no idea what we’re talking about, then this workshop is for you. During our time together, we will discuss the elements of a story, including the hero’s/heroine’s journey, overarching themes, the act structure (and why it matters), common tropes and the importance of character arcs. A list of resources will be provided to participants. Please bring a favorite novel or memoir to class.
Registration Information:
All of these Dare County Library programs are free to Dare County residents and property owners ages 18 and older. Registration is required for in-person and virtual events as space is limited.
Many programs offer handouts to supplement the material that will be presented.
If you are not able to print the handouts, please call your local library branch in advance so the items can be printed for you.
Zoom log-in instructions for the program a participant selects will be sent via email. For more information or assistance, please contact Meaghan Beasley at the Kill Devil Hills Library at 252-441-4331.
To register to attend, please click the button below.
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For assistance with registration, contact the Dare County Library branch in your area:
- Manteo: 252-473-2372
- Hatteras: 252-986-2385
- Kill Devil Hills: 252-441-4331
