Karen Odden,  Award-Winning and USA Today Bestselling Author discusses Grand Openings! The impact your first 10 pages have on readers, agents, acquisition editors and others.  Members and guests welcomed. Free to attend but must register.        

Join Karen and writers from around the globe for a “deep-dive” into 10 opening pages from various genres—and learn to write first scenes that delight, captivate and enthrall readers!

KAREN ODDEN

Grand Openings!

• Why is the first page of your story so critical to your book’s success?
• When do readers and agents and acquisition editors expect an opening scene to captivate them?
• How can you craft a strong opening moment to best showcase your character?
• What are the potential pitfalls writers need to avoid in their initial pages?
• Why is it crucial for readers to connect with your story and characters immediately?

Join multi-award-winning, bestselling author and writing instructor, Karen Odden,
when she shares the secrets and tips you need, to reach your dreams as an author!

WHEN:   
SATURDAY, JUNE 14th, 2025 

TIME:     
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in Arizona* and PACIFIC DAYLIGHT Time  
1:30 PM Eastern DAYLIGHT Time
12:30 PM Central DAYLIGHT Time
11:30 AM Mountain DAYLIGHT Time

*Arizona does NOT participate in Daylight Savings Time

                  

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