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There are two aspects to establishing a relationship between the reader and writer: the first is external, meaning their connection beyond the manuscript via social media and events, the second is internal in that it defines the position of the reader relative to the writer within the book. Both involve making choices regarding point of view, language level, and tone. This workshop will cover how it works, best practices, and expectations.
Mary Lynn Cloghesy is a writer and editor from Calgary, Alberta, as well as the founder of the Leadership Literary Lab, a program for aspiring authors. She has been nominated for multiple awards for her novels (in progress), has placed in flash fiction competitions, and has published in various genres. Find her on Substack @wildrosewriter, or via her website : https://marylynncloghesy.com/