So You Think You’re Ready for an Author Assistant
October 24, 2023 by marianne h donley in category Ages 2 Perfection Online Class, Online Classes tagged as Age 2 Perfection Online Class, Author Assistants, Sara Benedict
So You Think You’re Ready for an Author Assistant
Presented by: Sara Benedict
Date: November 12, 2022 9AM PT
Pricing: A2P Member fee: FREE Non-A2P Member fee: $10
About the Workshop:
Author Assistants can make or break an author just as easily as a poorly designed cover or a badly written blurb. This forum style workshop will guide you through the potential highs and lows of hiring an author assistant. But most importantly, will leave you with the answers to the three most often asked questions:
- What does an author assistant do?
- Do I need an author assistant?
- How do I find an author assistant?
About the Presenter:
Sara Benedict is an Author Assistant that works with clients in every stage of authordom, from those working on their first manuscript to NYT Best Sellers. Sara lives in upstate New York with her husband, two children, and two chocolate labs. She has a borderline unhealthy obsession with all things relevant to Irish folklore, Gilmore Girls, and 16th century Britain. Oh, and in her spare time can be found either in a kayak or anywhere in the woods. She holds BA degrees in both English and history, has a profound love of nature, and a deep passion for books.
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September 18, 2023 by marianne h donley in category Ages 2 Perfection Online Class, Online Classes tagged as Age 2 Perfection Online Class, Catherine Chant, Developing an Online Class, Online Class
Presented by: Catherine Chant
Date: October 16 – 27, 2023 (two weeks)
Registration Closes: February 24, 2023
Pricing: A2P Member fee: $15
Non-A2P Member fee: $25
About the Workshop:
This two-week workshop begins with an overview of why you would want to create and teach an online workshop, and covers these topics:
1. Developing a workshop topic
2. Identifying your audience
3. Designing a lesson plan
4. Interacting with your students
5. Designing exercises for your students
6. Your workshop proposal
7. Technical aspects of online teaching
At the end of this workshop you will have a basic outline of your course and the first draft of a proposal ready to polish and send out to workshop coordinators.
About the Presenter:
Catherine Chant is a Romance Writers of America (RWA) Golden Heart® finalist. She writes rock ‘n’ roll romantic fiction and stories with paranormal twists for young adults. Her young adult rock ‘n’ roll time travel series is available now at your favorite online bookseller, and her popular workshops “Grow a Book: Turning Your Story Idea Into a Workable Plot” and “Character Journaling: Developing Stronger Characters from the Inside Out” are now available as e-books. She teaches several online workshops for writers throughout the year. You can learn more at her website: http://www.catherinechant.com
0 0 Read moreCore Wounds
April 20, 2023 by marianne h donley in category Ages 2 Perfection Online Class, Online Classes tagged as Age 2 Perfection Online Class, core wounds, Online Class, tere michaels
Presented by: Tere Michaels
Date: May 15 – 26, 2023 (two weeks)
Registration Closes: May 23, 2023
Pricing: A2P Member fee: $15
Non-A2P Member fee: $25
About the Workshop:
Core Wounds sit in the heart of every person – both real and fictional. An understanding of these deep-seated, harmful “truths” we believe can lead to the creation of three-dimensional characters and emotionally impactful narratives readers will never forget.
This workshop will explore what a Core Wound is, how it goes into the building of a deeply felt and memorable character, and how it influences their actions and reactions in a story. Further, we’ll discuss “matching” Core Wounds, in which a pairing (lovers, hero/villain) have the same wound but manifest it differently – and the potentially perfect complications it creates.
Finally, we’ll talk about plot. How we construct a narrative to explore these Core Wounds is a vital part of harnessing this intense emotional connection. It can make the difference between a memorable story and one that falls flat.
About the Presenter:
Tere Michaels writes “happily ever afters” in the big city – with heaps of snark, angst, and humor. Her focus is on characters and all the ridiculous ways they trip through life and love.
She has written over fifteen books including her popular Faith, Love & Devotion series, the superhero saga, The Vigilante, and her latest series, Broadway or Bust. She has been presenting workshops on the writing process for over ten years and currently teaches on the SavvyAuthors platform. She has done presentations and workshops for chapters of RWA, RT Booklovers Convention, Liberty States, Sisters in Crime, Outreach International Writers, Inc., Hearts Through History, and Horror Writers of America. Previously, she co-taught and managed RT Booklovers Convention Boot Camp, and curated the Professional Development program for the Book Lovers Convention.
Currently, Tere operates The Writing Garage, whose services include Plot Whispering, developmental editing, private writing groups and writing retreats. You can reach her via her website, www.teremichaels.com, or on Facebook and Instagram.
Worldbuilding: You’ve Got the Whole World in Your Hands
March 19, 2023 by marianne h donley in category Ages 2 Perfection Online Class, Online Classes, Writing tagged as Age 2 Perfection Online Class, Caridad Pineiro, Worldbuilding
Presented by: Caridad Pineiro
Date: April 22, 2023, Saturday, 9AM PDT, 10AM MT, 11AM CT, 12 Noon ET
Registration Closes: April 23, 2023
Pricing: A2P Member fee: $5
Non-A2P Member fee: $10
About the Workshop:
Whether you are writing a contemporary, paranormal, fantasy, or science fiction novel, the world in which you place your heroine is one that is different from the ordinary world of the reader. Because of this, it is essential that you establish the norms of your world and stick to them to create a sense of realism for the reader. In this workshop, Caridad will explore ways in which you can build your world and teach you why “You’ve got the whole world in your hands!”
About the Presenter:
Caridad Pineiro is a transplanted Long Island girl who has fallen in love with the Jersey Shore. When Caridad isn’t taking long strolls along the boardwalk, she’s also a NY Times and USA Today bestselling author with over a million romance novels sold worldwide. Caridad is passionate about writing and helping others explore and develop their skills as writers. She is a founding member of the Liberty States Fiction Writers and has presented workshops at the RT Book Club Convention, Romance Writers of America National Conference as well as various writing organizations throughout the country. You can connect with Caridad at www.caridad.com.
0 0 Read moreA Fiction Writer’s Secret Weapon: Show, Don’t Tell
March 17, 2023 by marianne h donley in category Ages 2 Perfection Online Class, Online Classes tagged as Age 2 Perfection Online Class, Leslie J. Hall, Show Don't Tell
Presented by: Leslie J. Hall
Date: April 10 – 21, 2023 (two weeks)
Registration Closes: April 18, 2023
Pricing: A2P Member fee: $15
Non-A2P Member fee: $25
About the Workshop:
Most writers have heard the advice, Show, Don’t Tell. But what does it really mean and how do we use it in our stories? In this workshop, we will review the meaning of Show, Don’t Tell and discuss how this tool helps us connect with readers in a deeper way. We’ll discuss what ‘tell’ looks like and how to change it to ‘show’ using point of view and setting. We’ll look at Show, Don’t Tell in terms of character and character reactions. Great for any level of writer in any genre who wants their stories to be tighter and more impactful.
Workshop Goals:
• Understand what the phrase means for your story
• Learn to identify ‘telling’ prose
• Know how to convert ‘telling’ to ‘showing’
• How to use point of view to heighten Show, Don’t Tell
When it is okay to tell
About the Presenter:
Leslie J. Hall the author of the Kaitlyn Willis Road Signs mysteries, a humorous, PG-rated, amateur sleuth series starring a NW code enforcement officer. She also writes women’s fiction and in training to become a book coach. Leslie loves to speak, teach, and share her passion for writing with others.
When not writing, Leslie volunteers for writer-related events, leads Write Night (a weekly virtual facilitated critique group), teaches beginning writing at community colleges in continuing ed, laughs as much as possible, and when not doing all of that, hangs out at the beach whenever possible.
She lives in Bremerton, WA with her husband and her pandemic rescue cat, Mia. Learn more about Leslie’s writing and her classes at www.lesliejhall.com
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