Please
join us Saturday, May 12 at 10:30 am - 12 noon
at Arlington Community Church – 1715 W.
Randol Mill Rd,
as we welcome Marji Laine presenting “The Psychology of a
Hero.”
When Laine asks the questions, “Are you and your
main characters still on speaking terms, or do you face a blank page with
nothing but silence from your hero?” and “Do you ever hear words from critique
partners like “inconsistent,” “unreasonable,” or “unrealistic?’” she has the
techniques to turn the answers into positives.
“There are some things you can do to ensure
the actions and attitudes you give to your character ring true for your hero’s
personality. And by becoming your hero’s psycho-therapist, you might just find
that he (or she) will keep on speaking to you loud and clear,” Laine says.
And
she writes what she loves to read: mystery, suspense, and romance all with a
deep thread of faith and hope. A "graduated" home-schooling mom of
four, she's delighted to still be active in the lives of her young
adult twins, as well as helping her oldest daughter plan her upcoming
wedding. (Not to mention taking notes for a new romance novel!)
But
writing isn’t the only work occupying Laine’s calendar now.
As the new
Executive Director of Write Integrity Press, lately she’s been spending more
time editing than she does writing. She delights in working with her authors
and hosts a monthly radio program, Publishing Laine, which is focused on
writing and publishing.
Music
and church life is also important to Laine. She is the children's music
director at her church, an alto in the adult choir, a teacher in the Sunday
youth classes, and the leader of a high school/college-aged Bible Study.
Asked
about a list of favorites and you get an eclectic mix as she cites dogs,
NASCAR, Texas Ranger Baseball, Hallmark movies, Perry Mason, white roses, and
chocolate chip cookies among her top choices.
To
learn more about Marji Laine, visit her at: http://www.marjilaine.com/ or her author page
at https://www.writeintegrity.com/marji-laine.
Or connect with her on:
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Although not mandatory,
it is helpful for planning purposes to reserve your spot by emailing your name
and telephone to: DFWReadyWriters.Events@gmail.com.
Subject line: May 2018
or Marji Laine
As is usual, this meeting will be followed by a pay-your-way
lunch at a nearby restaurant for further networking, fun, and fellowship.
See you there!
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