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SUMMARY:DIY Novel Revisions
DESCRIPTION:Edit your novel without an editor.\nDo you have a finished draft of a novel but don’t know what to do next? This workshop will take you through the revision and editing process step-by-step. From large-picture issues like plot and structure\, characterization\, etc… to line editing\, we will look at what it takes to revise your own novel without the assistance of a professional editor. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nLearn to identify issues and strategize your revision plan.\nLearn how to prioritize editorial concerns including characterization and plot.\nLearn how to tighten your prose.\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nRequired: Story Fix by Larry Brooks\nRecommended (but not required) Self-Editing for Fiction Writers\, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne and Dave King\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for anyone seeking to be their own first editor.\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/diy-novel-revisions/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
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SUMMARY:Crafting Swoonworthy Romance
DESCRIPTION:Write a romance novel readers can’t put down!\nRomance is a booming market. Although maligned as “fluff\,” writing a compelling romance requires serious craft! This workshop will be presented asynchronously in four sessions\, focused on identifying your ideal reader\, meeting your main characters\, crafting a plot\, and showing romantic tension on the page. Although the instructor specializes in writing LGBTQ+ romantic comedies\, they welcome romance writers of all genres. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nSelect the romance sub-genre(s) that are right for your story\nDevelop a compelling protagonist and love interest\nCraft a page-turning romantic plot\nAmp up romantic tension on the page\n\nTime requirements\n\n1-2 hours per week outside of class.\n\nMaterials\n\nRomancing the Beat: Story Structure for Romance Novels by Gwen Hayes\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for anyone struggling with the plot and structure of their novel.\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/crafting-swoonworthy-romance/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20251125T211256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T213957Z
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Novel Writing: The 8 Cs
DESCRIPTION:Let’s finish that novel you started!\nAre you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eight fundamental elements of the novel to help you find the strengths and weaknesses of your work-in-progress. From Concept to Conclusion\, we will study the key components of a novel\, with generative and evaluative exercises along the way. Written lessons\, curated online resources\, and targeted exercises (along with instructor and peer feedback) will help guide you as you continue to draft your novel. (Note: This course is a good follow-up to Tammy Greenwood’s Intro to the Novel workshop.) \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nConcept\nCharacter\nCircumstances\nConflict\nComplications\nCrisis\nClimax\nConclusion\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for writers looking to deepen their understanding of the major components of novel-writing.\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/intermediate-novel-writing-the-8-cs-4/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Fiction,Intermediate Level,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20251125T210918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T194110Z
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SUMMARY:Plotting Your Novel
DESCRIPTION:Are you a pantser or a planner?\nWhether you are an organized planner or a writer who flies by the seat of their pants\, a novel still needs structure. In this workshop\, participants will study the architecture of a novel and devise plans for plotting their novels. Using the three-act structure as a map\, we will explore the basic components of a novel’s plot. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nClearly define the premise of your novel\nDetermine your main character(s) and the central conflicts (both external and internal)\nDefine (and write) the inciting incident\nDetermine the novel’s climax\nBegin to consider possible conclusions\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nHooked by Les Edgerton\nPlot & Structure by James Scott Bell\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for anyone struggling with the plot and structure of their novel.\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/plotting-your-novel-6/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T181705Z
UID:10005013-1767916800-1772236799@writer.org
SUMMARY:Intro to the Novel
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to write a novel but didn’t know where to start?\nThis workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. Participants will discuss many elements of fiction (dialogue\, scene\, etc.) but the emphasis will be on discovering the writing process that works best for each writer. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn how to:\n\nDevelop your Premise\nEstablish Point of View/Narrative Voice\nCreate authentic Characters\nOrganize Plot and Structure\nCreate good writing habits\nDetermine your personal Process\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for those who have never written a novel before – or for those who are looking for a strong foundation in the basic components of novel-writing.\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/intro-to-the-novel-7/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20251125T210728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T181337Z
UID:10005014-1767916800-1769817599@writer.org
SUMMARY:Creating Novel Characters
DESCRIPTION:Bring your characters to life on the page.\nWhen writing a novel\, we must know our primary characters inside and out. We need to understand their desires\, motivations\, and frustrations\, their histories and their futures. This workshop will focus on the development of authentic characters. Participants will examine character as both autonomous and residing within the context of the other novelistic elements\, and we will examine the challenge of creating and integrating these various elements into a cohesive and credible whole. Participants will explore the main character(s) in their novels-in-progress. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nYour character’s past and future\nYour character’s motivations\nHow the plot will bring about your character’s arc\nHow to reveal your character on the page\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers looking to add dimension to their fictional characters.\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/creating-novel-characters-7/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20250814T152936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T190946Z
UID:10004945-1764288000-1766188799@writer.org
SUMMARY:Plotting Your Novel
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are an organized planner or a writer who flies by the seat of their pants\, a novel still needs structure. In this workshop\, participants will study the architecture of a novel and devise plans for plotting their novels. Using the three-act structure as a map\, we will explore the basic components of a novel’s plot.
URL:https://writer.org/event/plotting-your-novel-5/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251220
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20250814T152930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T162020Z
UID:10004927-1761868800-1766188799@writer.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Novel Writing: The 8 Cs
DESCRIPTION:Let’s finish that novel you started!\nAre you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eight fundamental elements of the novel to help you find the strengths and weaknesses of your work-in-progress. From Concept to Conclusion\, we will study the key components of a novel\, with generative and evaluative exercises along the way. Written lessons\, curated online resources\, and targeted exercises (along with instructor and peer feedback) will help guide you as you continue to draft your novel. (Note: This course is a good follow-up to Tammy Greenwood’s Intro to the Novel workshop.) \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nConcept\nCharacter\nCircumstances\nConflict\nComplications\nCrisis\nClimax\nConclusion\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for writers looking to deepen their understanding of the major components of novel-writing.\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/intermediate-novel-writing-the-8-cs-3/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Fiction,Intermediate Level,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251202
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20250814T152927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T153139Z
UID:10004914-1760313600-1764633599@writer.org
SUMMARY:Writing Long Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Plan\, Pre-Write and Advance your Novel or Novella!\nIf the idea of starting on a novel or novella sounds daunting\, or you wish to finally make the move from short fiction to long fiction—this is the class for you! This course is designed to help you launch and advance an outline and rough draft of a novel in 8 weeks. Expect guidance\, encouragement\, strategy\, and development ideas of MFA caliber. Participants will write daily for at least 1 hour\, or 7 to 10 hours per week.\nClasses will include craft lessons\, discussions of vision and revision\, as well as the chance to share a portion of your work-in-progress with your instructor and peers for fast feedback and first impressions. This is not an 8-week workshop model. It is primarily a generative and project development course that will culminate with submissions for feedback. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nLearn to identify issues and strategize your revision plan.\nLearn how to prioritize editorial concerns including characterization and plot.\nLearn how to tighten your prose.\n\nTime requirements\n\nParticipants should plan to spend 5 – 10 hours /week (on craft reading selections as well as on developing their manuscripts)\n\nMaterials\n\nTBD\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for people with a novel or novella idea or a manuscript in progress. Take this fiction workshop if you have publishing aims but need help tackling a swift draft and/or an effective revision.\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-long-fiction/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Fiction,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20250814T152924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T162223Z
UID:10004905-1759449600-1761350399@writer.org
SUMMARY:Creating Novel Characters
DESCRIPTION:Bring your characters to life on the page.\nWhen writing a novel\, we must know our primary characters inside and out. We need to understand their desires\, motivations\, and frustrations\, their histories and their futures. This workshop will focus on the development of authentic characters. Participants will examine character as both autonomous and residing within the context of the other novelistic elements\, and we will examine the challenge of creating and integrating these various elements into a cohesive and credible whole. Participants will explore the main character(s) in their novels-in-progress. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nYour character’s past and future\nYour character’s motivations\nHow the plot will bring about your character’s arc\nHow to reveal your character on the page\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers looking to add dimension to their fictional characters.\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/creating-novel-characters-6/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20250814T152918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T173851Z
UID:10004881-1757894400-1761004799@writer.org
SUMMARY:The Art of Description
DESCRIPTION:Learn the secret to engaging readers with your writing!\nThis six-week interactive class is designed to give you the skills to write rich descriptive sentences and paragraphs that infuse life into your characters and the worlds you create. During this course\, you will strengthen your powers of observation through a variety of assigned weekly readings and writing exercises. You’ll also share some of your own writing and enjoy reading the work of other participants. A new lesson will open on Mondays and assignments will be due by the end of each week. After the completion of this course\, you’ll have new material that may springboard future stories.  \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nHow to write rich descriptive sentences\nHow to use simile and metaphor\nHow to incorporate the five senses in your writing\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-4 hours/No reading required in advance\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for any writer hoping to improve their description skills.\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-description/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:6 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251007
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20250814T152919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T195849Z
UID:10004882-1757894400-1759795199@writer.org
SUMMARY:Finding Your Authentic Voice
DESCRIPTION:Get out of your own way and let your inner voice\, emotions\, and instincts guide you as you freely express your unique truth to enhance your message and extend your impact.\nLook beyond your inner critic and tap into the flow of your limitless creativity\, as you discover the powerful impact of your authentic voice. Learn how to identify limiting beliefs\, deconstruct doubt\, and write compelling pieces to foster a special connection with your readers. In a safe and supportive space\, reintroduce your childlike wonder around creativity so you can write freely\, reclaim your power\, and uncover your true gifts. Unleash your brilliance and honor the impact of your stories\, lessons\, and innermost thoughts. Walk away feeling empowered with fresh awareness\, confidence in your writing\, and practical tips to stay inspired and let your art flow freely. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nTaming your inner critic and its negativity\nRecovering a sense of identity and reclaim your power\nThe power of vulnerability and connection\nFacing your fears around sharing your work\nTools for integration and continued practice\nDiscovering and spreading your truth\n\nTime requirements\n\nParticipants may expect to spend 1-3 hours per week to fully integrate tools and techniques.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop welcomes creators of all levels and genres who are eager to deepen their relationship with language\, unlock their authentic voices\, and confidently put their powerful stories on paper.\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/finding-your-authentic-voice-4/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Mixed Genre,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20250814T152917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T133143Z
UID:10004876-1757030400-1761350399@writer.org
SUMMARY:Intro to the Novel
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to write a novel but didn’t know where to start?\nThis workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. Participants will discuss many elements of fiction (dialogue\, scene\, etc.) but the emphasis will be on discovering the writing process that works best for each writer. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn how to:\n\nDevelop you Premise\nEstablish Point of View/Narrative Voice\nCreate authentic Characters\nOrganize Plot and Structure\nCreate good writing habits\nDetermine your personal Process”\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nHooked by Les Edgerton\nPlot & Structure by James Scott Bell\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for those who have never written a novel before – or for those who are looking for a strong foundation in the basic components of novel-writing.\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/intro-to-the-novel-6/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20250814T152917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T191247Z
UID:10004877-1757030400-1758931199@writer.org
SUMMARY:DIY Novel Revision
DESCRIPTION:Edit your novel without an editor.\nDo you have a finished draft of a novel but don’t know what to do next? This workshop will take you through the revision and editing process step-by-step. From large-picture issues like plot and structure\, characterization\, etc… to line editing\, we will look at what it takes to revise your own novel without the assistance of a professional editor. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nLearn to identify issues and strategize your revision plan.\nLearn how to prioritize editorial concerns including characterization and plot.\nLearn how to tighten your prose.\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nRequired: Story Fix by Larry Brooks\nRecommended (but not required): Self-Editing for Fiction Writers\, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne and Dave King\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for anyone seeking to be their own first editor.\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/diy-novel-revision-6/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250808
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20250416T205521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T221809Z
UID:10004805-1754611200-1756511999@writer.org
SUMMARY:Point of View and Narrative Voice
DESCRIPTION:Find Your Narrator’s Voice.\nDo the multitude of Point of View options elude you? We will look at everything from the first person point of view to the editorial omniscient\, as well as some of the less traditional points of view\, to help you choose the best voice to tell your story. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nLearn the various point of view options.\nExamine their associated benefits and limitations.\nExperiment with these options in your own work.\nLearn the “rules” of point of view.\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nPoint of View: How to use the different POV types\, avoid head-hopping\, and choose the best point of view for your book (Writers’ Guide Series) by Sandra Gerth\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is aimed at those seeking the demystification of the concept of point of view in fiction writing.\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/point-of-view-and-narrative-voice-4/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20250416T205436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T211450Z
UID:10004789-1752192000-1756511999@writer.org
SUMMARY:Intro to the Novel
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to write a novel but didn’t know where to start?\nThis workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. Participants will discuss many elements of fiction (dialogue\, scene\, etc.) but the emphasis will be on discovering the writing process that works best for each writer. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn how to:\n\nDevelop you Premise\nEstablish Point of View/Narrative Voice\nCreate authentic Characters\nOrganize Plot and Structure\nCreate good writing habits\nDetermine your personal Process”\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nHooked by Les Edgerton\nPlot & Structure by James Scott Bell\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for those who have never written a novel before – or for those who are looking for a strong foundation in the basic components of novel-writing.\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/intro-to-the-novel-5/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20250416T205436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T211037Z
UID:10004790-1752192000-1754092799@writer.org
SUMMARY:DIY Novel Revision
DESCRIPTION:Edit your novel without an editor.\nDo you have a finished draft of a novel but don’t know what to do next? This workshop will take you through the revision and editing process step-by-step. From large-picture issues like plot and structure\, characterization\, etc… to line editing\, we will look at what it takes to revise your own novel without the assistance of a professional editor. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nLearn to identify issues and strategize your revision plan.\nLearn how to prioritize editorial concerns including characterization and plot.\nLearn how to tighten your prose.\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nRequired: Story Fix by Larry Brooks\nRecommended (but not required) Self-Editing for Fiction Writers\, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne and Dave King\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for anyone seeking to be their own first editor.\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/diy-novel-revision-5/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250708
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20250416T205352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T192014Z
UID:10004777-1750032000-1751932799@writer.org
SUMMARY:Finding Your Authentic Voice
DESCRIPTION:Get out of your own way and let your inner voice\, emotions\, and instincts guide you as you freely express your unique truth and enhance your message.\nLook beyond your inner critic and tap into the flow of your limitless creativity\, as you discover the powerful impact of your authentic voice. Learn how to identify limiting beliefs\, deconstruct doubt\, and write compelling pieces to foster a special connection with your readers. In a safe and supportive space\, reintroduce your childlike wonder around creativity so you can write freely\, reclaim your power\, and uncover your true gifts. Unleash your brilliance and honor the impact of your stories\, lessons\, and innermost thoughts. Walk away feeling empowered with fresh awareness\, confidence in your writing\, and practical tips to stay inspired and let your art flow freely. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nTaming your inner critic and its negativity\nRecovering a sense of identity and reclaim your power\nThe power of vulnerability and connection\nFacing your fears around sharing your work\nTools for integration and continued practice\nDiscovering and spreading your truth\n\nTime requirements\n\n1-3 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers of all levels and genre who want to explore ways to strengthen their connection to the creative process\, so they may share their authentic voices and powerful stories with the world.\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/finding-your-authentic-voice-3/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Mixed Genre,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20250416T205304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250419T184044Z
UID:10004761-1748563200-1750463999@writer.org
SUMMARY:Plotting Your Novel
DESCRIPTION:Are you a pantser or a planner?\nWhether you are an organized planner or a writer who flies by the seat of their pants\, a novel still needs structure. In this workshop\, participants will study the architecture of a novel and devise plans for plotting their novels. Using the three-act structure as a map\, we will explore the basic components of a novel’s plot. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nClearly define the premise of your novel\nDetermine your main character(s) and the central conflicts (both external and internal)\nDefine (and write) the inciting incident\nDetermine the novel’s climax\nBegin to consider possible conclusions\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nHooked by Les Edgerton\nPlot & Structure by James Scott Bell\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for anyone struggling with the plot and structure of their novel.\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/plotting-your-novel-4/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250628
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20250412T210648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T132253Z
UID:10004744-1746144000-1751068799@writer.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Novel
DESCRIPTION:Let’s finish that novel you started!\nAre you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eight fundamental elements of the novel to help you find the strengths and weaknesses of your work-in-progress. From Concept to Conclusion\, we will study the key components of a novel\, with generative and evaluative exercises along the way. Written lessons\, curated online resources\, and targeted exercises (along with instructor and peer feedback) will help guide you as you continue to draft your novel. (Note: This course is a good follow-up to Tammy Greenwood’s Intro to the Novel workshop.) \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nConcept\nCharacter\nCircumstances\nConflict\nComplications\nCrisis\nClimax\nConclusion\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for writers looking to deepen their understanding of the major components of novel-writing.\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/intermediate-novel-8-cs/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Fiction,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20250412T210851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T131853Z
UID:10004745-1746144000-1748649599@writer.org
SUMMARY:Creating Novel Characters
DESCRIPTION:Bring your characters to life on the page.\nWhen writing a novel\, we must know our primary characters inside and out. We need to understand their desires\, motivations\, and frustrations\, their histories and their futures. This workshop will focus on the development of authentic characters. Participants will examine character as both autonomous and residing within the context of the other novelistic elements\, and we will examine the challenge of creating and integrating these various elements into a cohesive and credible whole. Participants will explore the main character(s) in their novels-in-progress. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nYour character’s past and future\nYour character’s motivations\nHzow the plot will bring about your character’s arc\nHow to reveal your character on the page\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers looking to add dimension to their fictional characters.\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/creating-novel-characters-5/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20241122T224010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T184740Z
UID:10004640-1743724800-1745625599@writer.org
SUMMARY:DIY Novel Revision
DESCRIPTION:Edit your novel without an editor.\nDo you have a finished draft of a novel but don’t know what to do next? This workshop will take you through the revision and editing process step-by-step. From large-picture issues like plot and structure\, characterization\, etc… to line editing\, we will look at what it takes to revise your own novel without the assistance of a professional editor. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nLearn to identify issues and strategize your revision plan.\nLearn how to prioritize editorial concerns including characterization and plot.\nLearn how to tighten your prose.\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nRequired: Story Fix by Larry Brooks\nRecommended (but not required) Self-Editing for Fiction Writers\, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne and Dave King\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for anyone seeking to be their own first editor.\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/diy-novel-revision-4/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Fiction,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20241122T224016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T175522Z
UID:10004628-1741305600-1745625599@writer.org
SUMMARY:Intro to the Novel
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to write a novel but didn’t know where to start?\nThis workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. Participants will discuss many elements of fiction (dialogue\, scene\, etc.) but the emphasis will be on discovering the writing process that works best for each writer. Online lessons with exercises\, readings\, and curated resources as well as the opportunity to submit and receive feedback from the instructor (and peers) on excerpts from your novel. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn how to:\n\nDevelop you Premise\nEstablish Point of View/Narrative Voice\nCreate authentic Characters\nOrganize Plot and Structure\nCreate good writing habits\nDetermine your personal Process\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nHooked by Les Edgerton\nPlot & Structure by James Scott Bell\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for those who have never written a novel before – or for those who are looking for a strong foundation in the basic components of novel-writing.\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/intro-to-the-novel-4/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Beginner Level,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20241122T224022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T194939Z
UID:10004609-1738886400-1740787199@writer.org
SUMMARY:Plotting Your Novel
DESCRIPTION:Are you a pantser or a planner?\nWhether you are an organized planner or a writer who flies by the seat of their pants\, a novel still needs structure. In this workshop\, participants will study the architecture of a novel and devise plans for plotting their novels. Using the three-act structure as a map\, we will explore the basic components of a novel’s plot. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nClearly define the premise of your novel\nDetermine your main character(s) and the central conflicts (both external and internal)\nDefine (and write) the inciting incident\nDetermine the novel’s climax\nBegin to consider possible conclusions\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nHooked by Les Edgerton\nPlot & Structure by James Scott Bell\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for anyone struggling with the plot and structure of their novel.\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/plotting-your-novel-3/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250311
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20241122T224023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T152342Z
UID:10004608-1738540800-1741651199@writer.org
SUMMARY:Poetry of the Erotic
DESCRIPTION:Let’s write about sex\, baby!\nFor many poets\, writing poems about sex can feel intimidating and difficult. Yet for as long as there’s been poetry\, there have been poems that celebrate the joys\, mysteries\, and chaos of erotic connection. This workshop offers an opportunity for poets to write their own poems with Eros at the center\, as well as read and study poems featuring a wide range of poets of color\, and queer and trans poets. In this workshop we’ll ask ourselves questions like: How can poems about sex gesture toward even larger considerations than sex itself? What might we learn from poetic traditions that blend erotic poetry and spiritual poetry? How does Eros locate the body both within itself\, while transcending the self? By the end of this workshop\, students can expect to leave with new poems and new insights into their own poetic process. Students should plan to come to the first workshop with a favorite poem by another poet\, to share with the group. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nVarious poetic approaches to writing toward the erotic\nHow tools of craft and form enrich our understanding of poems\nMethods for revising new drafts that focus on possibility rather than self-criticism\n\nTime requirements\n\nStudents should expect to spend an hour a week on reading\, and however much time they need to write their own poems (or revise old poems) for workshop.\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers who are interested in studying—and writing—poems that engage with eros\, sexuality\, and the body in thoughtful and surprising ways. Students do not have to have taken a poetry workshop before\, but some comfort level with writing and exchanging work is encouraged.\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/poetry-of-the-erotic-2/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:6 Sessions,All Levels,Poetry,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20241122T224029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T144852Z
UID:10004586-1736467200-1740787199@writer.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Novel Writing: The 8 Cs
DESCRIPTION:Let’s finish that novel you started!\nAre you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eight fundamental elements of the novel to help you find the strengths and weaknesses of your work-in-progress. From Concept to Conclusion\, we will study the key components of a novel\, with generative and evaluative exercises along the way. Written lessons\, curated online resources\, and targeted exercises (along with instructor and peer feedback) will help guide you as you continue to draft your novel. (Note: This course is a good follow-up to Tammy Greenwood’s Intro to the Novel workshop.) \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nConcept\nCharacter\nCircumstances\nConflict\nComplications\nCrisis\nClimax\nConclusion\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for writers looking to deepen their understanding of the major components of novel-writing.\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/intermediate-novel-writing-the-8-cs-2/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Fiction,Intermediate Level,Wet Ink,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTSTAMP:20260429T042841
CREATED:20241122T224029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T142509Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Novel Characters
DESCRIPTION:Bring your characters to life on the page.\nWhen writing a novel\, we must know our primary characters inside and out. We need to understand their desires\, motivations\, and frustrations\, their histories and their futures. This workshop will focus on the development of authentic characters. Participants will examine character as both autonomous and residing within the context of the other novelistic elements\, and we will examine the challenge of creating and integrating these various elements into a cohesive and credible whole. Participants will explore the main character(s) in their novels-in-progress. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nYour character’s past and future\nYour character’s motivations\nHzow the plot will bring about your character’s arc\nHow to reveal your character on the page\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for writers looking to add dimension to their fictional characters.\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/creating-novel-characters-4/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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SUMMARY:DIY Novel Revision
DESCRIPTION:Edit your novel without an editor.\nDo you have a finished draft of a novel but don’t know what to do next? This workshop will take you through the revision and editing process step-by-step. From large-picture issues like plot and structure\, characterization\, etc… to line editing\, we will look at what it takes to revise your own novel without the assistance of a professional editor. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nLearn to identify issues and strategize your revision plan.\nLearn how to prioritize editorial concerns including characterization and plot.\nLearn how to tighten your prose.\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nRequired: Story Fix by Larry Brooks\nRecommended: Self-Editing for Fiction Writers\, Second Edition and How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne and Dave King\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for anyone seeking to be their own first editor.\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/diy-novel-revision-3/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,Advanced Level,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241221
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Novel Writing: The 8 Cs
DESCRIPTION:Let’s finish that novel you started!\nAre you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eight fundamental elements of the novel to help you find the strengths and weaknesses of your work-in-progress. From Concept to Conclusion\, we will study the key components of a novel\, with generative and evaluative exercises along the way. Written lessons\, curated online resources\, and targeted exercises (along with instructor and peer feedback) will help guide you as you continue to draft your novel. (Note: This course is a good follow-up to Tammy Greenwood’s Intro to the Novel workshop.) \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nConcept\nCharacter\nCircumstances\nConflict\nComplications\nCrisis\nClimax\nConclusion\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for writers looking to deepen their understanding of the major components of novel-writing.\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/intermediate-novel-writing-the-8-cs/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:8 Sessions,Fiction,Intermediate Level,Wet Ink,Workshop
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241123
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SUMMARY:Point of View and Narrative Voice
DESCRIPTION:Find Your Narrator’s Voice.\nDo the multitude of Point of View options elude you? We will look at everything from the first person point of view to the editorial omniscient\, as well as some of the less traditional points of view\, to help you choose the best voice to tell your story. \n\nLearn at your own pace: This workshop will take place over Wet Ink\, which is an asynchronous creative writing platform. The instructor will post a lesson and assignment at the beginning of each week\, and participants can log in and read the lessons/post assignments/comment on other classmates’ work at their convenience. Shortly before the start date\, participants will receive an invite from Wet Ink to create their login info and access the class. Please check your spam if you don’t see it. \n\nIn this workshop you’ll:\n\nLearn the various point of view options.\nExamine their associated benefits and limitations.\nExperiment with these options in your own work.\nLearn the “rules” of point of view.\n\nTime requirements\n\n3-5 hours/week\n\nMaterials\n\nPoint of View: How to use the different POV types\, avoid head-hopping\, and choose the best point of view for your book (Writers’ Guide Series) by Sandra Gerth\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is aimed at those seeking the demystification of the concept of point of view in fiction writing.\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/point-of-view-and-narrative-voice-3/
LOCATION:Wet Ink
CATEGORIES:4 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Wet Ink,Workshop
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