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Crafting Chemistry: How to Write a Romance

Writer's Workshop

2026-06-17 19:00:00 2026-06-17 20:00:00 America/Chicago Crafting Chemistry: How to Write a Romance Learn what it takes to master the genre of romance. Main Library - The Studio

Wednesday, June 17
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-17 19:00:00 2026-06-17 20:00:00 America/Chicago Crafting Chemistry: How to Write a Romance Learn what it takes to master the genre of romance. Main Library - The Studio

Main Library

The Studio

Learn what it takes to master the genre of romance.

About the presenter: Julie Navickas is a best-selling and award-winning, nationally recognized contemporary romance novelist, known for her keen ability to tell heart-wrenching, second-chance love stories through relatable characters with humility, humor, and heroism. She is also an award-winning University instructor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University. Julie earned master's degrees in both organizational communication and English studies with an emphasis in book history, as well as a bachelor's degree in public relations, graduating cum laude from Illinois State University.

Registration is encouraged.

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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop |

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