Presentation: From Reading to Writing with Sara Flannery Murphy

Far from merely being a hobby, reading is among the most surefire ways to grow as a writer. So why not become a more mindful, effective bookworm? Learn how to use your genre tastes to clarify your vision as a writer, make time in a busy schedule for pleasure reading, and learn lessons from even the books you both love and DON’T. Craft lessons surround us; we can learn how to quickly spot them during our reading time. We'll cover casual, informal ways to revive your joy in reading as well as techniques to dive deeper and analyze texts. There's something for every type of bookworm."

Sara Flannery Murphy is the author of three novels, including The Possessions, Girl One, and The Wonder State. Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, she received her MFA in Creative Writing from Washington University in St. Louis. Her shorter work has been featured in The Guardian, LitHub, and other publications. She currently lives in Washington, Utah, with her husband and two young sons. She's a lifelong bookworm and a not-quite-as-lifelong horror movie fan, and can usually be found haunting libraries.

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