Local editor Alex Kourvo and young adult novelist Bethany Neal discuss how to turn flat sentences into scenes that come alive with details, pulling readers right into the moment. Also, Kourvo and Neal host a write-in session at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 8, and an open house for writers to connect with one another and/or work on their projects at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 19. 6:30–7:45 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. (734) 327–4200.