Workshop Topics

Writing Classes
Cathy has presented workshops at the Emerald City Writers Conference and the New England Writers Conference, and at several RWA chapters, including Sacramento, Monterey Bay, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Seattle's
Eastside chapter. She was the only romance author representing the romance genre at the California Writers Club's annual "East of Eden" conference. She has spoken at the RWA conference, either on a panel or as a solo speaker, in
2003, 2004, and 2007, and will be giving a workshop on "Plotting for Erotica" in 2008. If you would like her to speak or give a workshop in your area, email her at . She would also be happy to develop a workshop to address your group's specific needs.

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Career Strategy 101
If you're serious about writing for a living, you're facing a wide array of options. Do you need an agent, and if so, how do you know who's right for you? Which genre should you write for? Category or single title? Specialized or diversified? Promotion focused, or product focused? Cathy Yardley helps you figure out the answers that best suit where you are now, and where you want to go in the future.

Plotting for Pace
Now in its third year, this workshop covers how to build a novel, from concept to characters to plot points to scene outline! Complete with detailed worksheets and an accompanying bibliography, this information is helpful for the new author trying to get a grip on the pacing of a category or single title novel, or a seasoned pro looking for a way to ratchet up the pace on a new project. Can be offered as a one-hour condensed presentation or a comprehensive half-day workshop.

Breaking into Chick Lit
It's not just "Sex in the City" anymore... but what, exactly, is it, and where can you break in? This informative workshop shows you the basic elements of "Traditional" Chick Lit, the new forms that are evolving, and who's looking for what.

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Book Cathy to speak at your conference or event. Email for availability.