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Ms. Akers is available for author events and speaking engagements. She is an
enthusiastic speaker and has spoken to thousands of middle and high school students
about the creative process and the joys of writing. She has participated in (and
developed) author panels at fantasy conventions and literary events, and has been a
guest presenter for writers groups, library events, and literary conferences.
Rates for presentations vary according to the location and purpose of the event. For
information, please contact Ms. Akers at taakers@msn.com.
Topics include:
Writing Fantasy: The Genesis of Your World
What does it take to create a fantasy world, and how much is too much? In writing,
setting is critical. But setting, just like character development and plot, must be
woven, not dumped, into a story. This workshop guides students to create a workable
fantasy world, including geographic, cultural, and cosmic distinctions.
Fiction Writing: Using Your Right Brain in a Left Brain World
One of the first things authors are asked is, where do you get your stories? Writers
agree that while most ideas stem from observations of the outside world, the stories
themselves spring from a place deep within. This presentation uses music and art to
guide participants into the world of their imaginations.
Other Topics Include:
Bringing Your Baby into the World:
Guiding Your Manuscript from the Conception of an Idea to Graduation into the Real World.
The Legend of Harry Potter: Comparisons to Ancient Mythologies
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