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I'll be teaching this July at the 2009 Iowa Summer Writing Festival in Iowa City

Apr.20.2009

I'll be teaching this July at the 2009 Iowa Summer Writing Festival in Iowa City. Come join me there!

Advanced Novel Workshop
 -- One-Week Workshop, 
July 5–10

Taking the Brakes Off: How to Begin Your Novel
One -- Week Workshop, 
July 12–17

Creating Characters, or Why It Takes Two to Tango
 -- Weekend Workshop, 
July 18–19

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Apr.20.2009 - 12:12 pm
Hi, I'll be teaching this July at the 2009 Iowa Summer Writing Festival in lovely Iowa City, IA. Come join me there. This is what I'll be doing: Advanced Novel Workshop, July 5-10...
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Comments from Robert

Jul.24.2009 - 3:24 pm
In response to: 2009 Iowa Summer Writing Festival in Iowa City
Thank you, Evie! I had a really great time--the students were wonderful, and IC is just so great.  Best, Robert