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SUMMARY:Finish Writing Your Book!
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to push through writer roadblocks so you can finally finish that manuscript!\nHave you been working and reworking the beginning of your manuscript but can’t seem to push past a certain point? Writing a book is challenging\, whether you’re trying to finish a first draft or tackle a major revision. In this one-day workshop\, we’ll talk about the different road-blocks writers face and practical tips for overcoming them. After a discussion on how to move beyond the detours\, you’ll make a plan for finishing your manuscript\, set deadlines\, and learn ways to hold yourself accountable to your goals. You may even find another member of the workshop to act as your accountability partner. If you’re ready to finally finish writing your book\, this class is for you. \n\nIn-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll have:\n\nLearn a variety of practical tips to help you finish your draft or revision\nCreate a loose outline or beat sheet\nDecide on a goal and set deadlines to keep you on track\nDiscuss ways to stay accountable to your goal(s)\nBrainstorm solutions to common writing roadblocks\n\nTime Requirements\n\nNo time requirement outside of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for intermediate and advanced writers who are ready to finish the first draft or a major revision of their book-length manuscript.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
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SUMMARY:Fabulous First Pages
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to write the first pages of your novel or memoir in a way that will immediately capture reader\, agent\, and editor attention.\nThese days\, readers and agents often won’t read past a book’s first page if it’s not grabbing their attention. This means your first page is probably the most important page of your entire manuscript — no pressure or anything! In this workshop\, you’ll learn the things a first page should do to get and keep reader attention. We’ll study examples from recent bestselling and award-winning novels in various genres\, breaking down how and why these first pages work so well. In addition we’ll do writing exercises and give constructive feedback on student first pages. By the end of the workshop\, you will have the tools to write fabulous first pages and feel confident that your manuscript is starting in the right place\, and in the right way. Students should have at least a first chapter (if not more) of a novel/memoir and be prepared to share the first few pages for critique. No meeting: July 5. \n\nIn-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nWhy first pages are so important.\nThe basic elements of a strong first page\, based on the type of book you’re writing.\nHow to tell if your book is starting in the right place.\nExamples and additional resources to help you write fabulous first pages.\n\nTime requirements\n\nIn preparation for Classes 2-4\, you will need to read student work and prepare feedback for each submission. ~1-2 hours/week.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for intermediate and advanced writers working on a novel/memoir they hope to one day publish\, either traditionally or through self or hybrid publishing.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
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LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fabulous First Pages
DESCRIPTION:Write a first page that grabs the attention of readers and agents!\nThese days\, readers and agents often won’t read past the first page of a book if it’s not grabbing their attention. This means your first page is the most important page of your entire manuscript — no pressure or anything! \nIn this workshop\, we will look at four things a first page should do to get and keep reader attention. We will study examples from recent bestselling and award-winning novels in various genres\, breaking down how and why these first pages work so well. We will then give constructive feedback to student first pages. By the end of the workshop\, students will have the tools to write fabulous first pages and feel confident that their manuscript grabs a reader’s attention from the very beginning. Students should have at least a first chapter (if not more) of a manuscript or work-in-progress and be prepared to share the first few pages for critique. \n\nIn-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nLearn why first pages are so important.\nExamine the four elements of a strong first page.\nLearn how to tell if your book is starting in the right place.\nStudy examples and find additional resources to help you write fabulous first pages.\n\nTime requirements\n\nIn preparation for Sessions 2 and 3\, you will need to read student pages and prepare feedback for each submission. Approximately 1-2 hours/week.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for intermediate and advanced writers working on a novel/memoir they hope to one day publish\, either traditionally or through self or hybrid publishing.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
URL:https://writer.org/event/fabulous-first-pages/
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SUMMARY:Finish Your Novel!
DESCRIPTION:Push through writer roadblocks so you can finally finish that novel!\nHow great would it feel to finish your novel? Have you been working and reworking the beginning of your book but can’t seem to move past a certain point? In this one-day workshop\, we’ll talk about the different road-blocks writers face and practical tips for overcoming them. After a discussion about what’s holding you back\, you’ll create a loose outline\, make a plan for finishing your novel\, set deadlines\, and learn ways to hold yourself accountable to your goals. You may even find another member of the workshop to be your accountability partner. If you’re ready to finally type “the end\,” this class is for you. \nIn-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nLearn practical tips to help you finish your draft\nCreate a loose outline for your novel\nSet deadlines to keep you on track\nDiscuss ways to stay accountable to your goals\nBrainstorm solutions to common writing roadblocks\n\nTime requirements\n\nNo time required outside of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for intermediate and advanced writers who are ready to finally finish their novel-in-progress.\n\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
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SUMMARY:Find the Right Agent for You: Submission Package Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Research literary agents\, write a stand-out query\, and polish your first pages to find the RIGHT representation for your work!\nTo get a book published by a traditional publisher\, you need an agent. In this class you will learn how to research agents to find the right one for you. After studying sample query letters\, you’ll write your own query to be critiqued by your classmates. We will also workshop everyone’s opening pages and discuss topics such as conference pitch sessions\, common query mistakes\, and agent red-flags. By the end of the workshop\, you will be ready to send query submissions to the agents of your choice. (Although you do not need to bring it to class\, you should have a completed manuscript you are hoping to publish through traditional publishing.) \n\nIn-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh St\, Bethesda MD. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nWhy you need a literary agent and the various ways to find representation.\nHow to research agents to find the right one for you.\nHow to write a stand-out query letter and avoid common query mistakes.\nBest practices when querying agents.\nHow to snag an agent’s attention with your opening pages.\n\n  \nTime requirements\n\nYou will be asked to write your own query letter and prepare your opening pages. You will also be asked to provide some feedback on classmate’s queries and pages. Approximate out-of-class time per week: 1 to 1.5 hours.\n\n  \nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\n  \nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for writers of all genres who have a completed manuscript and are interested in getting traditionally published.\n\nIf you need an accommodation for this workshop\, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests\, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
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