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Story Elements: Cliffhangers & Climax

Writer's Workshop

2023-10-18 19:00:00 2023-10-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Story Elements: Cliffhangers & Climax Learn how to keep readers enthralled in order to reach the pinnacle of your story. Main Library - The Studio

Wednesday, October 18
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-18 19:00:00 2023-10-18 20:00:00 America/Chicago Story Elements: Cliffhangers & Climax Learn how to keep readers enthralled in order to reach the pinnacle of your story. Main Library - The Studio

Main Library

The Studio

Learn how to keep readers enthralled in order to reach the pinnacle of your story.

About the presenter: Julian Parrott grew up in Wales and first came to Champaign-Urbana on a study abroad experience where he met his future wife. After a brief stint as a small-town Illinois journalist, he returned to Champaign-Urbana and has worked for the U of I for over 30 years. In that time, he was fortunate to teach a class about James Bond and his creator, Ian Fleming. He has published articles on Fleming and Bond and was inspired by the spy thriller genre to attempt to write his own novel. It was a canal trip back to Wales that actually provided the critical plot point that led to his completing his first novel. The novel, Fit for Purpose, was published in April 2021. Readers have noted the novel would comfortably find a home in the thriller romance genre, an idea that surprises Julian, but one he has come to embrace. A spy thriller romance sequel is in the editing stage and will be published sometime in the near future. 

Registration is encouraged.

Writer's Workshop Series:

Interested in our Short Story Contest? Entries due Friday, November 10, 2023. Visit champaign.org/short-story for additional details.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Workshop | Studio |

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Hours
Mon, Dec 04 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Dec 05 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Dec 06 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Dec 07 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Dec 08 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Dec 09 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Dec 10 12:00PM to 6:00PM

About the branch

Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.

Upcoming events

Sun, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B
This event is full

Mon, Dec 11, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
This event is full

Tue, Dec 12, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Dec 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)
This event is full

Tue, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Dec 13, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
This event is full

Thu, Dec 14, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Dec 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thu, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Dec 14, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Dec 15, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Dec 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Dec 18, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Dec 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Dec 19, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Wed, Dec 20, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Dec 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Dec 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Studio
Registration opens Thursday, December 14 2023 at 9:00am

Thu, Dec 21, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Dec 21, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Thu, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Dec 21, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Canceled
Fri, Dec 22, 9:30am - 11:30am

Fri, Dec 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Sun, Dec 24, All day

Mon, Dec 25, All day

Tue, Dec 26, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Dec 27, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Dec 27, 11:15am - 11:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Dec 28, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Dec 28, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Canceled
Fri, Dec 29, 9:30am - 11:30am

Mon, Jan 01, All day

Tue, Jan 02, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Jan 03, 9:45am - 10:15am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Jan 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Jan 04, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Jan 05, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Fri, Jan 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, Jan 08, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Jan 09, 9:45am - 10:05am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Jan 09, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)