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 Kristin Wolden Nitz, Author
Zeeland, MI
email: kwnitz@charter.net
website: www.kwnitz.com
blog: http://kristinwoldennitz.wordpress.com
Books
Stand-in for Murder (Peachtree Publishers, forthcoming), novel
Saving the Griffin (Peachtree Publishers, 2007), novel, nominee for 2009/10 Kentucky Bluegrass Award and Georgia Book Award
Defending Irene (Peachtree Publishers, 2004), a middle grade novel
Play-by-Play Track (Lerner Publications, 2004), non-fiction how-to
Play-by-Play Field Events (Lerner Publications, 2004), non-fiction how-to
Fundamental Softball (Lerner Publications, 2004), non-fiction how-to
 Magazines and other publications
Short stories and articles in Boys' Quest, Cricket, Highlights, Hopscotch and Soccer Jr.
Programs for Children (ages 3rd grade and up) and Adults
School Visits, Library Programs, Bookstore visits, Workshops, Writer in Residence Programs, Conferences, Panels
Presentations
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Action! Putting Characters into Motion: A discussion of how action advances the plot, illuminates characters, enhances dialogue, and contributes to setting through concrete examples and audience participation.
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From Idea to Book: How a project journeys from that first flash of inspiration to printed form. (K-8)
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Doing the Research: Specific ways to bring fiction and nonfiction to life through research. (3-8)
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Character + Conflict = Story: A Hands-on workshop for students in grades three through eight demonstrating how a story is developed.
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Crafting Word Gems: It’s All in the Details: Use of active verbs and specific adjectives to create lively prose. How to incorporate metaphor, similes and humor.
Group Size: Varies. For assemblies, no more than two grade levels at one time.
Fees: Inquire.
Speaker Availability: Year round
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