“I’ve always felt that my ‘style’—the careful projection onto paper of who I think I am—was my only marketable asset, the only possession that might set me apart from other writers.” ---William Zinsser

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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Robin Yocum at Word Lovers


FICTION WORKSHOP -- Writing your best words in fiction means paying attention to background descriptions, careful characterization, vibrant dialogue, and keeping the reader engaged with tone and voice. Participants will create a scene using proven techniques and hear stories about the first draft, the rewriting, and getting books published. ROBIN YOCUM is the author of Favorite Sons, The Essay, Dead Before Deadline . . . and other tales from the police beat, and Insured for Murder. He owns a public relations and marketing firm is a former crime and investigative reporter.

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A Winding Road - Writing

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My book, "Ohio's Lake Erie Wineries," an Arcadia production, explores the history of island and lakeshore wineries from the mid-1800s through today. I write travel, memoir, profiles, book reviews, local interest articles, and fiction. My writing is always of discovery--whether it's journaling, book reviewing, letter writing, or sharing an experience of life. I have written two novels and am working on a third novel and a memoir. I am passionate about sharing what life has to offer with others. "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron woke me up to a sense of possibility--life is too short not be enjoyed by living deeply and well. I created Igniting Possibilities, a conduit for creativity workshops and events, in the hope of guiding others to realize their full potential. The Word Lover's Retreats at Lakeside, Ohio's Chautauqua community, help writers find their voice and direction.