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TeleClass - Creative Writing 101
Offered by Keith Barton, Virtual Writing Coach
Purpose:
The purpose of our class is to explore the various writing genres, how to prepare book proposals for non-fiction manuscripts, how to write a query letter to literary agents or editors for fiction manuscripts, editing and polishing your manuscript, marketing your book after it is published. The class is geared towards first-time writers, but more experienced writers of all genres who wish to learn about the mystery and suspense thriller or mainstream fiction genre are welcomed.
Cost:
Cost is $600 per participant for the 12-week course due at the beginning of the class. Participants incur long distance charges.
Communication:
A list-serv will be available to help you communicate with your fellow class members. I will coordinate the list-serv and will be responsible for homework assignments, feedback, and addressing questions arising between classes. The class will be conducted in a seminar format, with class participation encouraged. For best results class size will be limited to 10 participants. New classes can be formed as more writers wish to participate.
Weekly Topics:
- Introductions, explaining the coaching format, housekeeping, list-serv, client profile sheets, the Call Focus Form, How to Write a Book Proposal.
- Writer Resources: Writer's Digest, List of Literary Agents, Publishers, Editors; Internet Resources.
- Fiction genres; what is mainstream fiction? The 'cozy' mystery; action thriller, suspense thriller; representative writers in each genre.
- The Pre-contemplation phase: thinking about your story; 'letting the story cook before serving'. Contemplation phase: sketching out the plot, the hook, pacing, manuscript length, creating a pleasurable writing environment; writer's block, gremlins, inner critic, writing schedules.
- Action phase: Plot development: beginning, middle, and end. Sequencing, cutting between scenes, visualization, sensory input
- Action phase: Character development: the protagonist and villain; tension; primary and secondary characters; character detail; reader identification.
- Acton phase: Importance of researching your setting; Internet tools to bring realism to your story and setting. Escape as a means of entertainment.
- Do's and Don'ts of writing: active voice, grammar, common mistakes editors look for, voice, point-of-view.
- Editing, book-doctors, common mistakes, rewrites.
- Query letters, synopses, author bio, first 50 pages for literary agents; how to find a good agent.
- Print-on-demand, self publishing, e-books, Internet marketing
- Handling rejection letters, re-tooling, slumps, pre-contemplation phase
Summary:
After session #12, a free session will be offered to participants to wrap-up unfinished business and to determine interest for future classes or individual coaching.
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