Sisters in Crime workshops coming to Schaumburg Library

Posted October 18, 2014 1:01 am

Submitted by Susan Miura, Schaumburg Township District Library

A day of free writing workshops, offered by Sisters in Crime Chicagoland and Mystery Writers of America Midwest, will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, in the Adult Classroom of the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.

Participants will learn how to determine time of death from an entomologist and coroner, social media tips, research methods, how to write realistic serial killers, and editing tips. Featured authors will also sign their books available for purchase.

To register for any or all of the free workshops described below, call (847) 923-3347.

"How Insects Tell Us Time of Death" will be presented from 10:15-11:15 a.m. by Marlene Lanz, former McHenry County Coroner.

"Twitter Tips and Tricks," led by April M. Williams, is scheduled from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

A lunch break will take place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., followed by "Research Methods" from 1:30-2:30 p.m., taught by Raymond Benson.

"How to Write Serial Killers," from 2:45-3:45 p.m., will be instructed by Michele May & Michael Major.

"Editing Tips: Cleaning It up Before Sending Your Manuscript to Your Editor," led by Diane Peron-Gelman, Mary Welk and Emily Victorson, is slated from 4-5 p.m.

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