One Night Course
Children's literature is a special niche in the publishing world. We'll cover how to break into this rewarding field and will provide information for all children's books from picture books to young adult novels. We'll cover nonfiction, the education market, work-for-hire, book packagers, children's magazines and the commercial market. We'll discuss book dummies, preparing a manuscript for submission, when you need an agent and how to get one, contracts, conferences and networking.
Fee: $20
Course: OSBEN 0206 Sec. C80
Weds, Mar. 14, 7-9 pm
Instructor: Anita Nolan
One Night Course
Getting published for the first time can be a complicated and confusing process. We’ll discuss all aspects of publication, from first draft to published work. How to write the perfect query letter; finding the right agent; book proposals that grab attention; how to sell your essay, short story, or magazine article; writers’ conferences and networking; self-publishing and vanity press; contracts and royalties; and dealing with rejection. For all writing genres- bring your questions!
Fee: $20
Course: OSBEN 0210 Sec. C80
Tues., Apr. 10, 7-9 pm
Instructor: Anita Nolan
From the popularity of The Notebook to Eat, Pray, Love, we all love to read personal stories and we all have interesting ones to tell. Whether your goal is to create a legacy for the family (or to assist a family member in doing so) or to eventually complete a book length memoir for publication, this class will get you started. You may have already begun your project or are at a loss how to begin but by the first class you will be writing and as we go along, you will have the opportunity to share your drafts each week (not to critique but rather to discuss techniques that work.) We will also cover the topic of how to form your own writing group as well as resources for publication. Fee: $80
Course: RCEGN 1524 Sec. C80
4 Weds. Mar. 21- Apr. 18, 7-9 pm (no class 4/04)
Instructor: Skye Van Saun, MFA, Creative Writing
Act 48 Hours: 8
There's a lot more to writing a novel than just putting words on paper. This course will cover plot and character development, creating a first draft, revision, and how to get published. Novice to experienced writers can hone their skills in developing point of view, show--don't tell, writing in scenes, plot development, writing a strong beginning, effective dialogue, turning points, subplots, transitions, and developing three-dimensional characters. The final class will discuss agents, the market, synopses, and self-publishing. Fun, interactive class to advance your writing! This course is suitable for writers of Adult, Middle Grade, and Young Adult Fiction.
Fee: $80
Course: RCEGN 1554 Sec. C80
4 Tues., Apr. 17- May 8, 7-9 pm
Instructor: Anita Nolan
Act 48 Hours: 8
Have you always loved writing poetry? Whether you’re a novice, or a seasoned poet, this hands-on workshop will have you writing from the first session and sharing your work with the class. You’ll learn how to edit and polish your poems for publication, how to critique in a positive way, and ways to form your own workshops.
Fee: $80
Course: RCEGN 1521 Sec. C80
4 Thurs, Mar. 22 - Apr. 19, 7-9 pm. ( no class 4/05)
Instructor: Skye Van Saun, Geraldine Dodge Poet
Act 48 Hours: 8
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