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SUMMARY:From Novice to Novelist
DESCRIPTION:An overview of all the moving parts involved in writing–and marketing–your novel.\nThis workshop deconstructs and demystifies the novel-writing process for struggling and/or aspiring writers. We’ll discuss everything\, 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\, the art of rewriting\, and how to overcome your writing\, and marketing fears. By the end of our time together you’ll be prepared to begin work on a novel and will be equipped with the skills to perfect it. The sessions will include time for writing\, and for being critiqued. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop:\n\nStudents will get a birds-eye view of all the moving parts involved in the novel-writing process.\nStudents will learn how to tap into their creative subconscious to access the “write-what-you-know” details of their lives that will inform their fiction.\nStudents will gain practical skills for igniting their curiosity\, enabling them to get out of their comfort zones and into the lives of people of other genders\, cultures\, and ages.\nStudents will gain practical rewriting\, proofreading\, and copy editing skills that will add depth\, texture\, detail\, and professionalism to their manuscripts.\nStudents will come away with the confidence and encouragement to start — and/or complete — their novel.\n\nTime requirements\n\nI’ll provide writing assignment “suggestions” for students who want to apply what they’re learning\, but there’s no required work outside of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis is primarily for people who have finally decided to get serious about writing the novel they’ve been putting off writing–sometimes for decades. It’s also for the person who has begun to write a novel\, but who feels overwhelmed and/or stuck.\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/from-novice-to-novelist-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:6 Sessions,Beginner Level,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Writing to Heal
DESCRIPTION:How writing through your pain can lead to inner healing.\nPain is part of life\, whether it’s the loss of a job\, a pet\, a friendship\, your innocence\, your health\, or a loved one. In my case\, I’ve lost a sister to suicide and a son to a heroin overdose. Even though death is a part of life\, it need not be crippling or debilitating. In this session\, we’ll look at strategies — including journaling and storytelling — to help you move forward\, through and beyond the pain and into a future that can once again be filled with hope—and even joy. The session includes short writing exercises. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nHow journaling can help you capture and analyze your thoughts and feelings\nHow to transform painful experiences into a memoir or novel\nHow to face your fears about writing—and living\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 any writer who is struggling with grief\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/writing-to-heal-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Mixed Genre,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250715T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T214824Z
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SUMMARY:Bringing a Scene to Life
DESCRIPTION:Turn lifeless scenes into page-turning moments with techniques that make your writing feel real and dynamic!\nA scene is an essential building block in any work of fiction. In this session\, you’ll learn tips and strategies for making the scene you see in your head come alive on the page so that your reader is compelled to keep turning the pages rather than turn out the light. Writing exercises will give class members a hands-on feel for how to add texture\, dynamism\, and drama to a story. The session also provides practical\, hands-on guidance about the rewriting process. An added benefit: giving and receiving critical feedback. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop:\n\nLearn the essential building blocks of a scene\nWriting exercises will take you from a blank page to a fully-formed scene\nYou’ll get tips for transforming a rough draft into a polished draft\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 class is for beginners as well as intermediate and advanced writers\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/bringing-a-scene-to-life/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:How to Write a Thriller
DESCRIPTION:An overview that demystifies and deconstructs how it’s done — 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. We’ll discuss the necessary components that make up a thriller\, and look at how to tap into your subconscious and life experiences to transform them into a book-length project\, populated with interesting characters\, a high-stakes plot\, snappy dialogue\, and interesting settings.
URL:https://writer.org/event/how-to-write-a-thriller/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T135015Z
UID:10004508-1730919600-1730926800@writer.org
SUMMARY:The Art of the Rewrite
DESCRIPTION:Transform your messy first draft into something coherent.\nThe best writing is REwriting. In this session\, you’ll learn practical ways to put your manuscript on a flab-burning diet so that your copy is tight\, trim\, and hot — and all without even having to step onto a treadmill. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nHow to structure your story\nA systematic way to approach your rewrite\nThe importance of beta readers and professional editors\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 beginning and intermediate writers who need guidance on how to identify and shore up the weak spots of their 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.
URL:https://writer.org/event/the-art-of-the-rewrite/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Fiction,Intermediate Level,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064427
CREATED:20240408T154227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T154740Z
UID:10004361-1717614000-1717621200@writer.org
SUMMARY:How to Write a Novel
DESCRIPTION:A bird’s eye view of all the moving parts involved in writing — and marketing — a novel.\nA practical 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. We’ll discuss how to transform the nub of an idea into a book-length project\, populated with interesting characters\, a twisty-turny plot\, snappy dialogue\, and an interesting setting. We’ll also look at strategies for finding an agent and marketing the finished product. You’ll come away from the class with the encouragement to begin and perfect your writing project. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nHow to tap into your creative subconscious\nCharacter Creation\nStory Structure\nHow to Stay Organized\n\n  \nTime requirements\n\nNo time required outside of class.\n\n  \nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\n  \nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for people who want to write a novel\, but don’t know how to do it\, or for people who have started the process\, but have gotten overwhelmed and discouraged.\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/how-to-write-a-novel/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Beginner Level,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240529T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064427
CREATED:20240408T154224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T161506Z
UID:10004354-1717009200-1717016400@writer.org
SUMMARY:Facing Your Writing Fears
DESCRIPTION:Find the courage to share your work with others.\nNot only is writing a lonely process\, it can be downright scary. And\, when it comes to mustering the courage to share our work with others\, fear can turn to terror. In this session we’ll look at understanding what frightens us — and how to get beyond those fears. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nHow to identify what you’re afraid of—and why\nThe dynamics of how fear undermines our confidence\nStrategies for facing fear\n\n  \nTime requirements\n\nNo time required outside of class.\n\n  \nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\n  \nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop will be especially helpful for introverts at all writing levels.\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/facing-your-writing-fears/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Mixed Genre,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064427
CREATED:20240408T154223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T170116Z
UID:10004347-1715799600-1715806800@writer.org
SUMMARY:How to Write a Key Scene
DESCRIPTION:A deep dive into the essential building block of any story.\nA key scene is an essential building block in any work of fiction. In this session\, you’ll learn tips and strategies for making the scene you see in your head come alive on the page so that your reader is compelled to keep turning the pages\, rather than turn out the light. Writing exercises will give class members a hands-on feel for how to add texture\, dynamism\, and drama to a story. The session also provides practical\, hands-on guidance about the rewriting process. An added benefit: giving and receiving critical feedback. You’ll come away from the class with the creative muscle memory to write and revise with confidence. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nHow to get characters talking to each other\nHow to avoid getting writer’s block\nHow to tell the difference between showing and telling\nHow to revise your work\nHow to give and receive constructive criticism\n\n  \nTime requirements\n\nNo time required outside of class.\n\n  \nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\n  \nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for intermediate and experienced writers who are ready to make their writing publication-ready.\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/how-to-write-a-key-scene/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://writer.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/McInturff_Architects_The_Writers_Center_DC_02.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T210000
DTSTAMP:20260515T064427
CREATED:20231207T181554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T140815Z
UID:10004171-1710356400-1713387600@writer.org
SUMMARY:From Novice to Novelist
DESCRIPTION:A bird’s eye view of the novel-writing process\nDeconstructs and demystifies 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 other genders\, the art of rewriting\, and how to overcome your writing and marketing fears. By the end of our time together you’ll be prepared to begin work on a novel and will be equipped with the skills to perfect it. The sessions will include time for writing\, and for being critiqued. \n\nLive video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform\, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before\, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nGet a birds-eye view of all the moving parts involved in the novel-writing process.\nLearn how to tap into your creative subconscious to access the “”write-what-you-know”” details of your life that will inform your fiction.\nGain practical skills for igniting your curiosity\, enabling you to get out of your comfort zones and into the lives of people of other genders\, cultures\, and ages.\nGain practical rewriting\, proof-reading\, and copy editing skills that will add depth\, texture\, detail\, and professionalism to your manuscript.\nCome away with the confidence and encouragement to start — and/or complete — your novel.\n\n  \nTime Requirements\n\nThere will be writing assignments/writing prompts to work on during the week\, but outside writing is not a requirement.\n\n  \nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\n  \nWho should take this workshop?\n\nAny writer looking for new means of inspiration. There will be no particular genre of focus.\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/from-novice-to-novelist/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:6 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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