Writers' Day
Workshops for Writers
Friday, September 18, 2026
Time: 12:30 – 4 pm
Pike County Public Library – 2 free workshops
Workshops for Writers
Join us for two unique sessions on our annual Writer’s Day.
Tips to help you get your book written with the most up-to-date information.
Judy Kentrus is an award-winning local author with 42 published novels in the diverse romance genre. Her works encompass a variety of subgenres, including contemporary romance, romantic suspense, sweet romance, romantic comedies, later-in-life romance, and historical romantic suspense, showcasing her versatility and passion for storytelling.
Build a Book Workshop
12:30 – 2 pm
You’ve thought about writing a book, but where do you start? In the next hour, we’ll discuss the basic “parts” of a book.
Title: Does it fit the storyline? Types of Genres, Character Development – Hero and Heroine, Setting, Time of Year, How did they meet? Internal or External Conflict; Main Conflict of the Story; What will the ending be like? In a romance, what will happen to make them fall in love or recognize what they’ve been fighting? Mystery: Who did it? Science Fiction: Does the world end? Horror: Does humanity survive, or is it just the beginning of something else?
But here’s the fun part. You’re not going to write the actual book. As I introduce each category, you’ll fill in the information on the provided pad and then pass your booklet to the person to your right.
At the end of the presentation, you will get your book back, and each person will have contributed to the storyline. Attendees will be invited to share their stories.
Carol McManus is an award-winning author, professional speaker, and radio host. She is the Senior Editor for the Mark Victor Hansen Library and oversees a team of ghostwriters and illustrators. She is passionate about the written word and helping others discover their voice through poetry and prose.
