Name: I swear, it's just research! Hiding bodies, launching things into space, forging swords, et cetera.
Start: 2024-08-17T10:00:00-0600
End: 2024-08-17T10:50:00-0600

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Saturday August 17, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT

Kananaskis 2

Have you ever picked up a book with a promising premise, only to be disappointed when the writer gets crucial details wrong? To avoid this, join librarian Cheryl Bain for a presentation on effective research to support strong narratives.

Whether you need to plot a believable murder, explore theories about black holes, or find accurate details for a mid-1800s battlefield, this session will provide the tools you need. Cheryl will guide you through evaluating information sources and introduce you to high-quality, free or nearly free resources beneficial to writers.

These tips will be valuable for both fiction and nonfiction writers in any format. (Not intended for aspiring supervillains or criminals!)

Speakers

Cheryl D. Bain

Cheryl Bain has always had questions. She learned many answers during her BSc and looked for more as a graduate student. However, Cheryl remained curious about many things outside her chemistry program. She realized that the best place to feed her curiosity was where her besieged... Read More →

Saturday August 17, 2024 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Kananaskis 2

Lecture, Craft

When Words Collide 2024

Cheryl D. Bain

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