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

                                              November/December

Courses are subject to change.

January Session: Workshops beginning January 2nd.

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.

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.

February Session: Workshops beginning February 6th.

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  (5-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.

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 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.

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.

March Session: Workshops beginning March 13th.

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 the Short Story (4-week workshop)
Developed for both beginner and experienced writers alike, the course will help you discover how to bring a story to life, from the development of a plot to creating believable tension that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. At the end of the course, you will have a complete short story ready to be submitted, plus all the tools to help you sell it.

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.

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.

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.

How to Quit Your Day Job: Making a Living as a Full-time Freelance Writer (4-week workshop)
Not only can you make money writing, but with the right tools, you can earn enough to make a full-time living at it. Learn to develop, research, and write pieces suitable for publication in a number of venues. This course is not only full of tips and strategies, but also of checklists, tables, and handouts you will be able to use long after the course is over. This is an intense, hands-on program, so you should be prepared to work hard. By the end of the course, you will have at least two pieces (and their respective query letters) ready to be submitted.

April Session: Workshops beginning April 17th.

Writing the Short Story (4-week workshop)
Developed for both beginner and experienced writers alike, the course will help you discover how to bring a story to life, from the development of a plot to creating believable tension that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. At the end of the course, you will have a complete short story ready to be submitted, plus all the tools to help you sell it.

How to Quit Your Day Job: Making a Living as a Full-time Freelance Writer (4-week workshop)
Not only can you make money writing, but with the right tools, you can earn enough to make a full-time living at it. Learn to develop, research, and write pieces suitable for publication in a number of venues. This course is not only full of tips and strategies, but also of checklists, tables, and handouts you will be able to use long after the course is over. This is an intense, hands-on program, so you should be prepared to work hard. By the end of the course, you will have at least two pieces (and their respective query letters) ready to be submitted.

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 e-zine 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.

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  (5-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.

May Session: Workshops beginning May 22nd.

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 the Short Story (4-week workshop)
Developed for both beginner and experienced writers alike, the course will help you discover how to bring a story to life, from the development of a plot to creating believable tension that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. At the end of the course, you will have a complete short story ready to be submitted, plus all the tools to help you sell it.

How to Quit Your Day Job: Making a Living as a Full-time Freelance Writer (4-week workshop)
Not only can you make money writing, but with the right tools, you can earn enough to make a full-time living at it. Learn to develop, research, and write pieces suitable for publication in a number of venues. This course is not only full of tips and strategies, but also of checklists, tables, and handouts you will be able to use long after the course is over. This is an intense, hands-on program, so you should be prepared to work hard. By the end of the course, you will have at least two pieces (and their respective query letters) ready to be submitted.

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 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.

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.

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.

June/July Session: Workshops beginning June 26th.

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.

Writing the Short Story (4-week workshop)
Developed for both beginner and experienced writers alike, the course will help you discover how to bring a story to life, from the development of a plot to creating believable tension that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. At the end of the course, you will have a complete short story ready to be submitted, plus all the tools to help you sell it.

How to Quit Your Day Job: Making a Living as a Full-time Freelance Writer (4-week workshop)
Not only can you make money writing, but with the right tools, you can earn enough to make a full-time living at it. Learn to develop, research, and write pieces suitable for publication in a number of venues. This course is not only full of tips and strategies, but also of checklists, tables, and handouts you will be able to use long after the course is over. This is an intense, hands-on program, so you should be prepared to work hard. By the end of the course, you will have at least two pieces (and their respective query letters) ready to be submitted.

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.

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.

August Session: Workshops beginning August 7th.

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.

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.

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.

Writing the Short Story (4-week workshop)
Developed for both beginner and experienced writers alike, the course will help you discover how to bring a story to life, from the development of a plot to creating believable tension that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. At the end of the course, you will have a complete short story ready to be submitted, plus all the tools to help you sell it.

How to Quit Your Day Job: Making a Living as a Full-time Freelance Writer (4-week workshop)
Not only can you make money writing, but with the right tools, you can earn enough to make a full-time living at it. Learn to develop, research, and write pieces suitable for publication in a number of venues. This course is not only full of tips and strategies, but also of checklists, tables, and handouts you will be able to use long after the course is over. This is an intense, hands-on program, so you should be prepared to work hard. By the end of the course, you will have at least two pieces (and their respective query letters) ready to be submitted.

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 Tuesday, September 12th.

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.

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.

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.

Writing the Short Story (4-week workshop)
Developed for both beginner and experienced writers alike, the course will help you discover how to bring a story to life, from the development of a plot to creating believable tension that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. At the end of the course, you will have a complete short story ready to be submitted, plus all the tools to help you sell it.

How to Quit Your Day Job: Making a Living as a Full-time Freelance Writer (4-week workshop)
Not only can you make money writing, but with the right tools, you can earn enough to make a full-time living at it. Learn to develop, research, and write pieces suitable for publication in a number of venues. This course is not only full of tips and strategies, but also of checklists, tables, and handouts you will be able to use long after the course is over. This is an intense, hands-on program, so you should be prepared to work hard. By the end of the course, you will have at least two pieces (and their respective query letters) ready to be submitted.

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 16th.

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 the Short Story (4-week workshop)
Developed for both beginner and experienced writers alike, the course will help you discover how to bring a story to life, from the development of a plot to creating believable tension that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. At the end of the course, you will have a complete short story ready to be submitted, plus all the tools to help you sell it.

How to Quit Your Day Job: Making a Living as a Full-time Freelance Writer (4-week workshop)
Not only can you make money writing, but with the right tools, you can earn enough to make a full-time living at it. Learn to develop, research, and write pieces suitable for publication in a number of venues. This course is not only full of tips and strategies, but also of checklists, tables, and handouts you will be able to use long after the course is over. This is an intense, hands-on program, so you should be prepared to work hard. By the end of the course, you will have at least two pieces (and their respective query letters) ready to be submitted.

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 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.

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 20th.

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.

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 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 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.

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 Short Story (4-week workshop)
Developed for both beginner and experienced writers alike, the course will help you discover how to bring a story to life, from the development of a plot to creating believable tension that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. At the end of the course, you will have a complete short story ready to be submitted, plus all the tools to help you sell it.

How to Quit Your Day Job: Making a Living as a Full-time Freelance Writer (4-week workshop)
Not only can you make money writing, but with the right tools, you can earn enough to make a full-time living at it. Learn to develop, research, and write pieces suitable for publication in a number of venues. This course is not only full of tips and strategies, but also of checklists, tables, and handouts you will be able to use long after the course is over. This is an intense, hands-on program, so you should be prepared to work hard. By the end of the course, you will have at least two pieces (and their respective query letters) ready to be submitted.

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.

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