2005 will have the following sessions:
January                               April                                 August
         February                          May/June                        September
                  March                              July                                       October

                                              November/December

Courses are subject to change.

January Session: Workshops beginning January 10th.

Writing the Hero's Journey (part 1 of 2-part workshop)
Writing the Hero's Journey (part 2 of 2-part workshop)
Each is a 4-week workshop
By the end of these workshops, students will be able to identify the twelve stages of the Hero’s Journey in popular fiction and film and learn how to recognize and implement the stages in their own writing.

Writing Historical Fiction (4-week workshop)
Ever wonder what it takes to write good historical fiction? In this course we’ll cover how to make the past come to life without losing the reader.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Writing the Local News (4-week workshop)
If you have always wanted to be a writer, there's no better place to start than your local newspaper.

Writing for Children  (4-week workshop)
At the end of this 4-week course students will come away with a better knowledge of the various types of writing for children and how to approach them. You will learn the do's and don'ts that can help or hinder your career as a children's writer or author, as well as information on marketing, meeting editors, and more.

Writing and Marketing Personal Experiences (4-week workshop)
Whether you have a story worthy of a "Drama in Real Life" or a humorous look at cleaning the hall closet, your average and not-so-average experiences can find homes in print.

Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 1
Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 2
Each is a 4-week workshop
From concept to contract, the best proposals not only sell your book, they also help shape your work. Whether your book is still in the idea stage or you’ve written your first draft, this two-part course will help you clearly communicate why your baby deserves to be a book.

Discovery Through Journaling (5-week workshop)
Journaling is where your creative work begins. The ideas, the thoughts, the dreams and the emotions that swim inside of you find peace on the blank page and open up room for your creative expression. In this course we will introduce you to ways in which you can delve into your own self - ways in which you can release creative energy and make room for creative expression while learning to deal with emotions and issues that hold you back.

The Everything Guide to Writing a Novel (4-week workshop)
At the end of this 4-week course students will come away with a better knowledge of how to compete in the world of fiction. These successful authors teach and coach how to craft a novel from idea to income.

Visual Art and Creative Writing  (4-week workshop)
Please join us as we explore the world of visual art: a reliable source of infinite inspiration for writers. During this four-week workshop, students will complete several exercises that utilize the rich and bottomless muse of visual art to inspire creative writing, along with corresponding assignments in the areas of poetry, fiction, and memoir. Although many of you may be accustomed to writing in one distinct genre, you can leave any trepidation behind and jump in with both feet, as the assignments are not only fun but also beneficial to the creative process in general, providing new angles from which to approach your work. So, if you're a new writer who could use some creative exercises to help get you started, a poet who writes an occasional essay, a novelist looking to rejuvenate your muse -- or anyone in between -- this workshop is for you!

February Session: Workshops beginning February 14th.

Gothics The Hot New Genre Publishers (and Readers) Can’t Get Enough Of
(4-week workshop)
By the end of this interactive class, students will have mastered Gothic elements and the techniques Gothic writers use to heighten suspense and keep readers turning the pages, and will have also learned how to transfer this knowledge into their chosen genre or, if they wish, to start writing their own Gothic novels. In addition, they’ll have a solid grasp of the evolution of Gothics into many of the modern genres of today.

Writing the Hero's Journey (part 1 of 2-part workshop)
Writing the Hero's Journey (part 2 of 2-part workshop)
Each is a 4-week workshop
By the end of these workshops, students will be able to identify the twelve stages of the Hero’s Journey in popular fiction and film and learn how to recognize and implement the stages in their own writing.

Visual Art and Creative Writing  (4-week workshop)
Please join us as we explore the world of visual art: a reliable source of infinite inspiration for writers. During this four-week workshop, students will complete several exercises that utilize the rich and bottomless muse of visual art to inspire creative writing, along with corresponding assignments in the areas of poetry, fiction, and memoir. Although many of you may be accustomed to writing in one distinct genre, you can leave any trepidation behind and jump in with both feet, as the assignments are not only fun but also beneficial to the creative process in general, providing new angles from which to approach your work. So, if you're a new writer who could use some creative exercises to help get you started, a poet who writes an occasional essay, a novelist looking to rejuvenate your muse -- or anyone in between -- this workshop is for you!

Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 1
Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 2
Each is a 4-week workshop
From concept to contract, the best proposals not only sell your book, they also help shape your work. Whether your book is still in the idea stage or you’ve written your first draft, this two-part course will help you clearly communicate why your baby deserves to be a book.

The Everything Guide to Writing a Novel (4-week workshop)
At the end of this 4-week course students will come away with a better knowledge of how to compete in the world of fiction. These successful authors teach and coach how to craft a novel from idea to income.

Writing for Magazines  (4-week workshop)
Want to break into the print magazine and ezine markets? Then you need to understand magazines, including the different types of articles they accept, how to study them for ideas, and how to put together a winning query letter.

Writing and Marketing Personal Experiences   (4-week workshop)
Whether you have a story worthy of a "Drama in Real Life" or a humorous look at cleaning the hall closet, your average and not-so-average experiences can find homes in print.

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Writing the Local News (4-week workshop)
If you have always wanted to be a writer, there's no better place to start than your local newspaper.

March Session: Workshops beginning March 21st.

Writing the Hero's Journey (part 1 of 2-part workshop)
Writing the Hero's Journey (part 2 of 2-part workshop)
Each is a 4-week workshop
By the end of these workshops, students will be able to identify the twelve stages of the Hero’s Journey in popular fiction and film and learn how to recognize and implement the stages in their own writing.

Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 1
Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 2
Each is a 4-week workshop
From concept to contract, the best proposals not only sell your book, they also help shape your work. Whether your book is still in the idea stage or you’ve written your first draft, this two-part course will help you clearly communicate why your baby deserves to be a book.

Discovery Through Journaling (5-week workshop)
Journaling is where your creative work begins. The ideas, the thoughts, the dreams and the emotions that swim inside of you find peace on the blank page and open up room for your creative expression. In this course we will introduce you to ways in which you can delve into your own self - ways in which you can release creative energy and make room for creative expression while learning to deal with emotions and issues that hold you back.

The Everything Guide to Writing a Novel (4-week workshop)
At the end of this 4-week course students will come away with a better knowledge of how to compete in the world of fiction. These successful authors teach and coach how to craft a novel from idea to income.

Writing Historical Fiction (4-week workshop)
Ever wonder what it takes to write good historical fiction? In this course we’ll cover how to make the past come to life without losing the reader.

Visual Art and Creative Writing  (4-week workshop)
Please join us as we explore the world of visual art: a reliable source of infinite inspiration for writers. During this four-week workshop, students will complete several exercises that utilize the rich and bottomless muse of visual art to inspire creative writing, along with corresponding assignments in the areas of poetry, fiction, and memoir. Although many of you may be accustomed to writing in one distinct genre, you can leave any trepidation behind and jump in with both feet, as the assignments are not only fun but also beneficial to the creative process in general, providing new angles from which to approach your work. So, if you're a new writer who could use some creative exercises to help get you started, a poet who writes an occasional essay, a novelist looking to rejuvenate your muse -- or anyone in between -- this workshop is for you!

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Writing the Local News (4-week workshop)
If you have always wanted to be a writer, there's no better place to start than your local newspaper.

Writing for Children  (4-week workshop)
At the end of this 4-week course students will come away with a better knowledge of the various types of writing for children and how to approach them. You will learn the do's and don'ts that can help or hinder your career as a children's writer or author, as well as information on marketing, meeting editors, and more.

Writing and Marketing Personal Experiences  (4-week workshop)
Whether you have a story worthy of a "Drama in Real Life" or a humorous look at cleaning the hall closet, your average and not-so-average experiences can find homes in print.

April Session: Workshops beginning April 25th.

Writing the Hero's Journey (part 1 of 2-part workshop)
Writing the Hero's Journey (part 2 of 2-part workshop)
Each is a 4-week workshop
By the end of these workshops, students will be able to identify the twelve stages of the Hero’s Journey in popular fiction and film and learn how to recognize and implement the stages in their own writing.

Writing for Magazines  (4-week workshop)
Want to break into the print magazine and ezine markets? Then you need to understand magazines, including the different types of articles they accept, how to study them for ideas, and how to put together a winning query letter.

Gothics The Hot New Genre Publishers (and Readers) Can’t Get Enough Of
(4-week workshop)
By the end of this interactive class, students will have mastered Gothic elements and the techniques Gothic writers use to heighten suspense and keep readers turning the pages, and will have also learned how to transfer this knowledge into their chosen genre or, if they wish, to start writing their own Gothic novels. In addition, they’ll have a solid grasp of the evolution of Gothics into many of the modern genres of today.

Writing and Marketing Personal Experiences   (4-week workshop)
Whether you have a story worthy of a "Drama in Real Life" or a humorous look at cleaning the hall closet, your average and not-so-average experiences can find homes in print.

The Everything Guide to Writing a Novel (4-week workshop)
At the end of this 4-week course students will come away with a better knowledge of how to compete in the world of fiction. These successful authors teach and coach how to craft a novel from idea to income.

Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 1
Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 2
Each is a 4-week workshop
From concept to contract, the best proposals not only sell your book, they also help shape your work. Whether your book is still in the idea stage or you’ve written your first draft, this two-part course will help you clearly communicate why your baby deserves to be a book.

Visual Art and Creative Writing  (4-week workshop)
Please join us as we explore the world of visual art: a reliable source of infinite inspiration for writers. During this four-week workshop, students will complete several exercises that utilize the rich and bottomless muse of visual art to inspire creative writing, along with corresponding assignments in the areas of poetry, fiction, and memoir. Although many of you may be accustomed to writing in one distinct genre, you can leave any trepidation behind and jump in with both feet, as the assignments are not only fun but also beneficial to the creative process in general, providing new angles from which to approach your work. So, if you're a new writer who could use some creative exercises to help get you started, a poet who writes an occasional essay, a novelist looking to rejuvenate your muse -- or anyone in between -- this workshop is for you!

Writing Historical Fiction (4-week workshop)
Ever wonder what it takes to write good historical fiction? In this course we’ll cover how to make the past come to life without losing the reader.

Pradas and Prose (4-week workshop)
Have you noticed the shelves of your local bookstore lately? Most likely they are filled with pastel-colored books with mod, stylish drawings of hip women on the covers—“Chick Lit,” they are often called, though many writers prefer the term “women’s fiction.”  In this class we will examine the world of Chick Lit, its roots, and the future of the genre.

May/June Session: Workshops beginning May 30th.

Writing the Hero's Journey (part 1 of 2-part workshop)
Writing the Hero's Journey (part 2 of 2-part workshop)
Each is a 4-week workshop
By the end of these workshops, students will be able to identify the twelve stages of the Hero’s Journey in popular fiction and film and learn how to recognize and implement the stages in their own writing.

Visual Art and Creative Writing  (4-week workshop)
Please join us as we explore the world of visual art: a reliable source of infinite inspiration for writers. During this four-week workshop, students will complete several exercises that utilize the rich and bottomless muse of visual art to inspire creative writing, along with corresponding assignments in the areas of poetry, fiction, and memoir. Although many of you may be accustomed to writing in one distinct genre, you can leave any trepidation behind and jump in with both feet, as the assignments are not only fun but also beneficial to the creative process in general, providing new angles from which to approach your work. So, if you're a new writer who could use some creative exercises to help get you started, a poet who writes an occasional essay, a novelist looking to rejuvenate your muse -- or anyone in between -- this workshop is for you!

Pradas and Prose (4-week workshop)
Have you noticed the shelves of your local bookstore lately? Most likely they are filled with pastel-colored books with mod, stylish drawings of hip women on the covers—“Chick Lit,” they are often called, though many writers prefer the term “women’s fiction.”  In this class we will examine the world of Chick Lit, its roots, and the future of the genre.

Opening Pandora's Box (4-week workshop)
 Students have the opportunity to explore and become familiar with a variety of writing styles and genres. They also gain an understanding of the ways in which all types of writing are interconnected. At the end of this course, students will be able to effectively index and mine their journals for ideas and writing material, draft an original poem, and create the beginnings of a work of fiction or nonfiction.

Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 1
Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 2
Each is a 4-week workshop
From concept to contract, the best proposals not only sell your book, they also help shape your work. Whether your book is still in the idea stage or you’ve written your first draft, this two-part course will help you clearly communicate why your baby deserves to be a book.

Discovery Through Journaling (5-week workshop)
Journaling is where your creative work begins. The ideas, the thoughts, the dreams and the emotions that swim inside of you find peace on the blank page and open up room for your creative expression. In this course we will introduce you to ways in which you can delve into your own self - ways in which you can release creative energy and make room for creative expression while learning to deal with emotions and issues that hold you back.

The Everything Guide to Writing a Novel (4-week workshop)
At the end of this 4-week course students will come away with a better knowledge of how to compete in the world of fiction. These successful authors teach and coach how to craft a novel from idea to income.

July Session: Workshops beginning July 11th.

Writing the Hero's Journey (part 1 of 2-part workshop)
Writing the Hero's Journey (part 2 of 2-part workshop)
Each is a 4-week workshop
By the end of these workshops, students will be able to identify the twelve stages of the Hero’s Journey in popular fiction and film and learn how to recognize and implement the stages in their own writing.

The Everything Guide to Writing a Novel (4-week workshop)
At the end of this 4-week course students will come away with a better knowledge of how to compete in the world of fiction. These successful authors teach and coach how to craft a novel from idea to income.

Opening Pandora's Box (4-week workshop)
 Students have the opportunity to explore and become familiar with a variety of writing styles and genres. They also gain an understanding of the ways in which all types of writing are interconnected. At the end of this course, students will be able to effectively index and mine their journals for ideas and writing material, draft an original poem, and create the beginnings of a work of fiction or nonfiction.

Writing for Children  (4-week workshop)
At the end of this 4-week course students will come away with a better knowledge of the various types of writing for children and how to approach them. You will learn the do's and don'ts that can help or hinder your career as a children's writer or author, as well as information on marketing, meeting editors, and more.

Writing and Marketing Personal Experiences  (4-week workshop)
Whether you have a story worthy of a "Drama in Real Life" or a humorous look at cleaning the hall closet, your average and not-so-average experiences can find homes in print.

Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 1
Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 2
Each is a 4-week workshop
From concept to contract, the best proposals not only sell your book, they also help shape your work. Whether your book is still in the idea stage or you’ve written your first draft, this two-part course will help you clearly communicate why your baby deserves to be a book.

Gothics The Hot New Genre Publishers (and Readers) Can’t Get Enough Of
(4-week workshop)
By the end of this interactive class, students will have mastered Gothic elements and the techniques Gothic writers use to heighten suspense and keep readers turning the pages, and will have also learned how to transfer this knowledge into their chosen genre or, if they wish, to start writing their own Gothic novels. In addition, they’ll have a solid grasp of the evolution of Gothics into many of the modern genres of today.

Pradas and Prose (4-week workshop)
Have you noticed the shelves of your local bookstore lately? Most likely they are filled with pastel-colored books with mod, stylish drawings of hip women on the covers—“Chick Lit,” they are often called, though many writers prefer the term “women’s fiction.”  In this class we will examine the world of Chick Lit, its roots, and the future of the genre.

August Session: Workshops beginning August 15th.

Writing Historical Fiction (4-week workshop)
Ever wonder what it takes to write good historical fiction? In this course we’ll cover how to make the past come to life without losing the reader.

Visual Art and Creative Writing  (5-week workshop)
Please join us as we explore the world of visual art: a reliable source of infinite inspiration for writers. During this five-week workshop, students will complete several exercises that utilize the rich and bottomless muse of visual art to inspire creative writing, along with corresponding assignments in the areas of poetry, fiction, and memoir. Although many of you may be accustomed to writing in one distinct genre, you can leave any trepidation behind and jump in with both feet, as the assignments are not only fun but also beneficial to the creative process in general, providing new angles from which to approach your work. So, if you're a new writer who could use some creative exercises to help get you started, a poet who writes an occasional essay, a novelist looking to rejuvenate your muse -- or anyone in between -- this workshop is for you!

Pradas and Prose (4-week workshop)
Have you noticed the shelves of your local bookstore lately? Most likely they are filled with pastel-colored books with mod, stylish drawings of hip women on the covers—“Chick Lit,” they are often called, though many writers prefer the term “women’s fiction.”  In this class we will examine the world of Chick Lit, its roots, and the future of the genre.

Writing for Magazines  (4-week workshop)
Want to break into the print magazine and ezine markets? Then you need to understand magazines, including the different types of articles they accept, how to study them for ideas, and how to put together a winning query letter.

Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 1
Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 2
Each is a 4-week workshop
From concept to contract, the best proposals not only sell your book, they also help shape your work. Whether your book is still in the idea stage or you’ve written your first draft, this two-part course will help you clearly communicate why your baby deserves to be a book.

Writing and Marketing Personal Experiences (4-week workshop)
Whether you have a story worthy of a "Drama in Real Life" or a humorous look at cleaning the hall closet, your average and not-so-average experiences can find homes in print.

Opening Pandora's Box (4-week workshop)
 Students have the opportunity to explore and become familiar with a variety of writing styles and genres. They also gain an understanding of the ways in which all types of writing are interconnected. At the end of this course, students will be able to effectively index and mine their journals for ideas and writing material, draft an original poem, and create the beginnings of a work of fiction or nonfiction.

Discovery Through Journaling (5-week workshop)
Journaling is where your creative work begins. The ideas, the thoughts, the dreams and the emotions that swim inside of you find peace on the blank page and open up room for your creative expression. In this course we will introduce you to ways in which you can delve into your own self - ways in which you can release creative energy and make room for creative expression while learning to deal with emotions and issues that hold you back.

September Session: Workshops beginning September 19th.

Writing the Hero's Journey (part 1 of 2-part workshop)
Writing the Hero's Journey (part 2 of 2-part workshop)
Each is a 4-week workshop
By the end of these workshops, students will be able to identify the twelve stages of the Hero’s Journey in popular fiction and film and learn how to recognize and implement the stages in their own writing.

Writing for Children  (4-week workshop)
At the end of this 4-week course students will come away with a better knowledge of the various types of writing for children and how to approach them. You will learn the do's and don'ts that can help or hinder your career as a children's writer or author, as well as information on marketing, meeting editors, and more.

Writing and Marketing Personal Experiences   (4-week workshop)
Whether you have a story worthy of a "Drama in Real Life" or a humorous look at cleaning the hall closet, your average and not-so-average experiences can find homes in print.

Opening Pandora's Box (4-week workshop)
 Students have the opportunity to explore and become familiar with a variety of writing styles and genres. They also gain an understanding of the ways in which all types of writing are interconnected. At the end of this course, students will be able to effectively index and mine their journals for ideas and writing material, draft an original poem, and create the beginnings of a work of fiction or nonfiction.

Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 1
Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 2
Each is a 4-week workshop
From concept to contract, the best proposals not only sell your book, they also help shape your work. Whether your book is still in the idea stage or you’ve written your first draft, this two-part course will help you clearly communicate why your baby deserves to be a book.

Writing Historical Fiction (4-week workshop)
Ever wonder what it takes to write good historical fiction? In this course we’ll cover how to make the past come to life without losing the reader.

Pradas and Prose (4-week workshop)
Have you noticed the shelves of your local bookstore lately? Most likely they are filled with pastel-colored books with mod, stylish drawings of hip women on the covers—“Chick Lit,” they are often called, though many writers prefer the term “women’s fiction.”  In this class we will examine the world of Chick Lit, its roots, and the future of the genre.

Gothics The Hot New Genre Publishers (and Readers) Can’t Get Enough Of
(4-week workshop)
By the end of this interactive class, students will have mastered Gothic elements and the techniques Gothic writers use to heighten suspense and keep readers turning the pages, and will have also learned how to transfer this knowledge into their chosen genre or, if they wish, to start writing their own Gothic novels. In addition, they’ll have a solid grasp of the evolution of Gothics into many of the modern genres of today.

October Session: Workshops beginning October 24th.

Writing the Hero's Journey (part 1 of 2-part workshop)
Writing the Hero's Journey (part 2 of 2-part workshop)
Each is a 4-week workshop
By the end of these workshops, students will be able to identify the twelve stages of the Hero’s Journey in popular fiction and film and learn how to recognize and implement the stages in their own writing.

Opening Pandora's Box (4-week workshop)
 Students have the opportunity to explore and become familiar with a variety of writing styles and genres. They also gain an understanding of the ways in which all types of writing are interconnected. At the end of this course, students will be able to effectively index and mine their journals for ideas and writing material, draft an original poem, and create the beginnings of a work of fiction or nonfiction.

Writing for Magazines  (4-week workshop)
Want to break into the print magazine and ezine markets? Then you need to understand magazines, including the different types of articles they accept, how to study them for ideas, and how to put together a winning query letter.

Visual Art and Creative Writing  (5-week workshop)
Please join us as we explore the world of visual art: a reliable source of infinite inspiration for writers. During this five-week workshop, students will complete several exercises that utilize the rich and bottomless muse of visual art to inspire creative writing, along with corresponding assignments in the areas of poetry, fiction, and memoir. Although many of you may be accustomed to writing in one distinct genre, you can leave any trepidation behind and jump in with both feet, as the assignments are not only fun but also beneficial to the creative process in general, providing new angles from which to approach your work. So, if you're a new writer who could use some creative exercises to help get you started, a poet who writes an occasional essay, a novelist looking to rejuvenate your muse -- or anyone in between -- this workshop is for you!

Writing and Marketing Personal Experiences (4-week workshop)
Whether you have a story worthy of a "Drama in Real Life" or a humorous look at cleaning the hall closet, your average and not-so-average experiences can find homes in print.

Writing Historical Fiction (4-week workshop)
Ever wonder what it takes to write good historical fiction? In this course we’ll cover how to make the past come to life without losing the reader.

Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 1
Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 2
Each is a 4-week workshop
From concept to contract, the best proposals not only sell your book, they also help shape your work. Whether your book is still in the idea stage or you’ve written your first draft, this two-part course will help you clearly communicate why your baby deserves to be a book.

Pradas and Prose (4-week workshop)
Have you noticed the shelves of your local bookstore lately? Most likely they are filled with pastel-colored books with mod, stylish drawings of hip women on the covers—“Chick Lit,” they are often called, though many writers prefer the term “women’s fiction.”  In this class we will examine the world of Chick Lit, its roots, and the future of the genre.

Discovery Through Journaling (5-week workshop)
Journaling is where your creative work begins. The ideas, the thoughts, the dreams and the emotions that swim inside of you find peace on the blank page and open up room for your creative expression. In this course we will introduce you to ways in which you can delve into your own self - ways in which you can release creative energy and make room for creative expression while learning to deal with emotions and issues that hold you back.

November/December Session: Workshops beginning November 28th.

Writing for Children  (4-week workshop)
At the end of this 4-week course students will come away with a better knowledge of the various types of writing for children and how to approach them. You will learn the do's and don'ts that can help or hinder your career as a children's writer or author, as well as information on marketing, meeting editors, and more.

Writing and Marketing Personal Experiences   (4-week workshop)
Whether you have a story worthy of a "Drama in Real Life" or a humorous look at cleaning the hall closet, your average and not-so-average experiences can find homes in print.

Writing the Hero's Journey (part 1 of 2-part workshop)
Writing the Hero's Journey (part 2 of 2-part workshop)
Each is a 4-week workshop
By the end of these workshops, students will be able to identify the twelve stages of the Hero’s Journey in popular fiction and film and learn how to recognize and implement the stages in their own writing.

Opening Pandora's Box (4-week workshop)
 Students have the opportunity to explore and become familiar with a variety of writing styles and genres. They also gain an understanding of the ways in which all types of writing are interconnected. At the end of this course, students will be able to effectively index and mine their journals for ideas and writing material, draft an original poem, and create the beginnings of a work of fiction or nonfiction.

Gothics The Hot New Genre Publishers (and Readers) Can’t Get Enough Of
(4-week workshop)
By the end of this interactive class, students will have mastered Gothic elements and the techniques Gothic writers use to heighten suspense and keep readers turning the pages, and will have also learned how to transfer this knowledge into their chosen genre or, if they wish, to start writing their own Gothic novels. In addition, they’ll have a solid grasp of the evolution of Gothics into many of the modern genres of today.

Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 1
Prepping the Perfect Proposal, Part 2
Each is a 4-week workshop
From concept to contract, the best proposals not only sell your book, they also help shape your work. Whether your book is still in the idea stage or you’ve written your first draft, this two-part course will help you clearly communicate why your baby deserves to be a book.

Writing Historical Fiction (4-week workshop)
Ever wonder what it takes to write good historical fiction? In this course we’ll cover how to make the past come to life without losing the reader.

Pradas and Prose (4-week workshop)
Have you noticed the shelves of your local bookstore lately? Most likely they are filled with pastel-colored books with mod, stylish drawings of hip women on the covers—“Chick Lit,” they are often called, though many writers prefer the term “women’s fiction.”  In this class we will examine the world of Chick Lit, its roots, and the future of the genre.

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