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Building Suspense

A Writing Workshop
2024-04-24 19:00:00 2024-04-24 20:15:00 America/Chicago Building Suspense Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C

Wednesday, April 24
7:00pm - 8:15pm

Add to Calendar 2024-04-24 19:00:00 2024-04-24 20:15:00 America/Chicago Building Suspense Des Plaines Public Library - Meeting Room B/C

Des Plaines Public Library

Meeting Room B/C

No matter what genre you write, suspense is critical to the craft of fiction. Chicago based award-winning crime author Libby Fischer Hellmann explains how to build suspense into your writing. The workshop includes in-class exercises and take-home materials. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |

TAGS: | Writing | Workshop |

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The 1501 Ellinwood Street library building is the realization of a longheld dream of the library board, staff and community partners. Located in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, the four story, 82,000 square foot building represents the community's commitment to reading, lifelong learning, and a center for family activities. A grand central staircase and large windows provide a wealth of natural light and illuminate the building at night.

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