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5 reasons you should be writing short stories...by Rob Costello
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Register for Whole Novel Workshop

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Short Story Panel at Highlights Foundation's Whole Novel Retreat (with Rob Costello, left, and Alexandra Villasante, right

Professional Presenter Credentials (in addition to school visits)

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Keynote at St. Bonaventure University

What people are saying
                                                                        (comments supplied from hosting facilities) 

YALSA Symposium
Co-Presenter, "Safe Haven: Creating Safe Education Spaces that Destigmatize the Teen Mental Health Experience."  Nov 5-7, 2021. 

Charlotte Teachers Institute
Presenter, "Creating Empowered Spaces for Authentic Mental Health Conversations."
Oct 26, 2021.

Highlights Foundation 
Faculty, Whole Novel Retreat, Aug 21-27, 2021.
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North Carolina Reading Association Mini Conference

Presenter, "Connecting Students to Creative Writing Through Their Lived Emotional Experiences."​ June 26, 2021.

Summit on the Research and Teaching of YA Literature 
Presenter, "Reframing Write What You Know to Increase Student Engagement & Empathy."​ June 12, 2021.

SCBWI Carolinas Webinar Series
Presenter, “The Character Equation: How to Find Your Story’s Heartbeat.” Feb 11, 2021
 
SOMOS a Place for Words, Taos, NM
Guest Speaker, Teen Virtual Writing Workshops, January 7 & 21, 2021
 
Bookmarks Bookstore, NC
Guest presenter, Virtual Journaling Workshop for Teen Advisory Council, January 13, 2021   
 
SCBWI Carolinas Annual Conference
Presenter, “Queries, Pitches, and Finding the Right Agent for You.” September 2019.

The Mountain Retreat Center
Presenter, “Taking Stories From the Heart to the Page.” October 2018. 

Vermont College of Fine Arts, 
Presenter, Graduating MFA Lecture, "Expressing the Ineffable: Conveying the Complex Emotions of Characters." July 11, 2012.
"This webinar was so good!!! I can develop my MC a lot more." -E.P.

"Thank you SO MUCH for this. I'm really struggling with this part of my manuscript." -L.E.

"Nora's advice to identify my MC's internal desire is going to help my story as a whole.
        Thank you!" -A.B.


"That was a great workshop!" -K.H.

"Nora's insight is really going to help me finally finish my picture book draft!" -A.T.

"This webinar has been wonderful! Thank you!!" -M.N.

"Nora's examples were spot on and exceedingly helpful. We were constantly referencing it in workshop and discussions. :) -No initials given

"This lecture was outstanding. Nora gave a very organized and well-structured lecture that took us deep into the heart of writing emotion." -No initials given

​"I loved this lecture. I find myself falling into traps when it comes to expressing my characters' emotions, and Nora's practical suggestions for how to go about it in a way that is more true to the character were wonderful." -No initials given


Get In Touch.

I am represented by Victoria Wells Arms of Wells Arms Literary,
in association with HG Literary.
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Connect with me on social media via the buttons below. Or email me at noracarpenterwrites@gmail.com.
​I’d love to hear from you! 
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YOGA FROG elementary school visits:

Yoga offers tremendous benefits for kids including decreased stress, increased self-control, increased confidence, and improved focus. It's adaptable for all ages and needs. I would love to meet your students and spread the joy of yoga!
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Greensboro Bound Literary Festival
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  • Home
  • What's New
  • BOOKS
    • THE EDGE OF ANYTHING
    • RURAL VOICES
    • Ab(solutely) Normal
    • YOGA FROG
  • Workshops & Events
  • Bio & Press Sheets
  • For Educators
  • For Writers
  • Interviews, Podcasts, & Other Writings
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Rural Teen Writing Contest