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October 2020
$195.00 / $180.00 19 seats left
When writing a novel, we must know our primary characters inside and out. We need to understand their desires, motivations, and frustrations, their histories and their futures. This workshop will focus on the development of authentic characters. Participants will examine character as both autonomous and residing within the context of the other novelistic elements, and [...]
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If you have always wanted to write a novel but didn't know where to start, this workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. Participants will [...]
Find out moreNovember 2020
$195.00 / $180.00 Sold out
Have you noticed a splash of magic or a hint of the surreal worming its way into your work? Join us for an introduction to science fiction, fantasy, and other ways of working with fantastical elements in fiction. This class does not center on warp drives or the clan structures of best-selling mythical empires. Instead, [...]
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This workshop offers a practical 16-point plan that takes you from the mere germ of an idea all the way through the creative process, with an eye on getting a finished book into the hands of potential fans. Participants will discuss how to transform the nub of an idea into a book-length project, populated with [...]
Find out more$115.00 / $100.00 12 seats left
This workshop will deconstruct and demystify the novel-writing process for struggling and/or aspiring writers. We'll go all the way from getting the nub of an idea to getting your book into the hands of expectant fans. Along the way you'll learn how to stay organized, write in the voice of the opposite sex, the art [...]
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Revision is a dirty word to some writers. But you needn’t fear the challenges of polishing a manuscript before submission and publication. This fast-paced, half-day class focuses on the ten most common mistakes and concerns, often overlooked by authors before they send their story out into the world. Everything you do to your manuscript after [...]
Find out more$195.00 / $180.00 24 seats left
Whether you are an organized planner or a writer who flies by the seat of their pants, a novel still needs structure. In this four-week online workshop, participants will study the architecture of a novel and devise plans for plotting their novels. Required text: Plot and Structure by James Scott Bell and Hooked by Les [...]
Find out moreDecember 2020
$50.00 / $40.00 22 seats left
To capture a reader's attention and hold it, an author needs a great first sentence, paragraph...chapter. How do we provide the hook that will draw readers into our stories, no matter the genre? This fun workshop will reveal tried-and-true techniques for launching your novel, short story, or memoir that will make your story's opening irresistible. [...]
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