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People in the News

Thursday, September 11, 2025

People in the News

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Writing Workshop Offers Session on 50 Shades of Writing

The 6th Annual “Do the Write Thing” Writing Workshop will be held at Tarrant County College- Northeast Campus, 828 W. Harwood in Hurst, on Friday August 17 from 1-5 p.m. and Saturday August 18 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The cost is $50, and this includes meals and workshop materials. Onsite registration will be $75, and $25 for students. Published and aspiring published authors are invited to attend. Topics covered include 50 Shades of Writing, Poetry Writing Institute, Marketing Tips for Writers, Digital Publishing Institute: From Concept to Completion, Gift Box Writing, Copyright & Other Legal Issues for Writers, and Writing Fantasy Fiction. There will also be manuscript critique sessions for attendees. Visit www.thewritethingworkshop.com or call 972.533.3543 for more details.