This November 4th, multi-award-winning YA author K. B. Hoyle returns to the North Shelby Library to teach a writing workshop on how to write a novel using the technique known as Literary Alchemy. Based in medieval practices, Literary Alchemy is the use of metallurgical imagery and symbols to instill meaning into a work, and has been practiced by some of the most successful authors of our time–including J. K. Rowling. Hoyle will go over the basics of the three stages of Literary Alchemy, how to structure a novel using this method, and when (and why) you should consider doing so. This workshop will be particularly applicable for the struggling novelist, for those who love literature and method writing, and for writers of speculative genres. Come with pen and paper or a laptop prepared to learn something new and to practice what you learn.

This event marks the kick off for National Novel Writing Month! The North Shelby Library is providing a ‘Write In’ space every Monday in November from 4pm-8pm. So come and get inspired by K.B. Hoyle and start/finish that novel. For more information on National Novel Writing month and how to participate visit www.nanowrimo.org.