Join us to hear Cathy Rueter, who will be with us using ZOOM online, Saturday, May 9, from 11:00a-noon speaking on “Writing with Rubber Bands: Creating Tension in Story.”
Tension in fiction draws our readers in and puts them on the proverbial edge of their seats, creating a need to turn the page. Creating the delicate balance between reader stress and reprieve is more than stringing words together. In “Writing with Rubber Bands: Creating Tension in Story,” we’ll explore what tension is and why it’s crucial in any genre, fiction or non-fiction, along with the tips, techniques, and literary devices used to create it—without breaking a single rubber band.
Writing with Rubber Bands: Creating Tension in Story
Having served as vice president of ACFW DFW for four years, some tidbits you might not know about Cathy include – Born in Illinois, she lived in Michigan and Missouri, but now calls Texas her home. She has a B.A. in Fine Arts, studied Fashion Merchandising, once owned a bridal design business, and had the privilege of designing her aunt’s wedding dress.
Working for three years as a journalist, she has been traditionally published over 350 times. While she has a nose for news, she says she has a horrible sense of direction and once got lost in her backyard for over three hours. Granted, the backyard comprised twenty-two acres of woods!
She writes Christian murder mysteries but has also delved into grant writing. Most of all, Cathy’s a people-connector. Two years ago she gave wing to the Fledgling Writers Community with the goal of providing affordable, bite-sized writer presentations by industry professionals for anyone wanting to add to their writer’s toolbox. She’s a lover of people, and, most of all, a lover of God. For more information about Cathy, see Cathy Rueter, Writer or www.cathyrueter.com.
This is an online event only. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – Click the “Going” button (not the “Maybe” button. We won’t be able to send the link and PW invites to the “maybes”) -AND- wait for the “RESERVE My Spot” to pop up. Three questions to answer (only an admin can see the answers). IF “Reserve My Spot” does not show up, privately FB message ACFW DFW with your email address for further communications. https://www.facebook.com/events/2882054475204793/
A board member will be in contact with you by the Friday prior to the event with instructions for Saturday, May 9. Please be aware, the invitation and link are for invited guests only. Please do not share your link with others.