WLT Saturday Craft Seminar: “A Long Game” with Elizabeth McCracken
Sat, Aug 8, 2026 • 10:00 AM—11:30 AM
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About this event
A few times a year, the WLT hosts Saturday Craft Seminars featuring a presentation and conversation with an author who has recently released a book on the craft of writing. Everyone who buys a ticket will receive a copy of the book, access to the live event on Zoom (see below for full details), and access to the event recording to watch (and rewatch) for one month. NOTE: If you are registered for the 2026 Summer Writing Reboot, you are already registered for this event and do not need to purchase a ticket. Have questions about whether this applies to you? Reach out to us at wlt@writersleague.org. In August, join us for a virtual presentation and conversation featuring award-winning author and writing instructor, Elizabeth McCracken, author of the newly released A Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction. Elizabeth will present on descriptive language—metaphor, simile, and some straightforward description—and how it can build character. We will look at some published work, and then write… View Source