In this workshop we’ll cover: What is a YA paranormal? What is the same or different that adult paranormals? What subjects might you write about? How not to be preachy, but still open up discussion about your theme(s). How to pick ages for your young characters.
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The Depths of POV – An Advanced Look
WHEN: February 06, 2012 - March 04, 2012
WHERE: Savvy Authors
The Depths of POV focuses on the more advanced questions the writer should ask when deciding POV: Which POV is right for this story and why? How to pick the right POV character or characters? How deep should the POV go? When and how might I break POV rules? How is POV related to the other story elements? How can POV strengthen characterization? Reinforce setting? Add to the plot and subplots? Enhance the theme? The workshop explores the advantages and disadvantages of the subtypes of POV and includes examples of each type from published works.
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Writing Serial Novels: What It Takes
WHEN: March 05, 2012 - April 04, 2012
WHERE: Savvy Authors
Writing Serial Novels explores the nature of what it takes in terms of plot and characters to make a story idea a series instead of a single title. We will delve into the characteristics of a serial novel, including the advantages and disadvantages of writing a series. Examples from published works will be used along with ways the participants can expand a story idea into a series of novels.
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The Short Story – From Idea to Draft in 30 Days
WHEN: April 02, 2012 - April 29, 2012
WHERE: Savvy Authors
This workshop will cover the following: the unique characteristics of the short story, craft elements, writing scenes, story beginnings, middle, and ending, writing the draft, making plans for your revision, markets for your short story, and how to submit. At the end of 30 days you will have a drafted story with feedback and a plan for making your revisions. (If time allows you can also present your revised story for feedback.)
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Building a Successful Submission Package
WHEN: May 07, 2012 - June 03, 2012
WHERE: Savvy Authors
We will explore in detail the components that make up a submission package: query or cover letter, synopsis, chapters submitted, bio, endorsements, and marketing plan. By the end of the workshop, participants should have at least a draft of each component.
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Cyberpunk It
WHEN: May 14, 2012 - June 10, 2012
WHERE: Savvy Authors
The Cyberpunk It! workshop will walk the writer through the elements that make fiction cyberpunk, a brief history of its start in the 1980s through today, cyberpunk characters and plotting, some examples for reading and studying, cyberpunk in the movies and on television, and after the first week each participant will have the opportunity to write their own cyberpunk story (which can be either a short story, beginning of a novel, or anything in between). The instructor will provide feedback for stories, up to 3000 words, posted to the workshop.
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Nonverbal Communications for Writers
WHEN: June 04, 2012 - July 01, 2012
WHERE: Savvy Authors
The Nonverbal Workshop for Writers explores the use of body language, gestures, eye contact, tone of voice, and posture and how to use these in writing, especially around dialog and for showing versus telling character emotions. Examples from published novels will be used as well as the workshop participants’ writing.
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Editing for Success
WHEN: July 02, 2012 - July 29, 2012
WHERE: Savvy Authors
During the workshop you’ll learn how to devise an editing plan so you can complete your revision in a defined amount of time. Ways to keep you moving forward with your revision goals. What are the areas that you should look to be editing: grammar, punctuation, setting, characterization, plot, POV, theme, and description.
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Re-visioning Your Manuscript
WHEN: August 06, 2012 - September 02, 2012
WHERE: Savvy Authors
This workshop moves beyond the surface level revision: how the different craft elements might be woven together to help enhance the theme and produce a better story; the deeper levels of characterization, mood, and tone; comparing your plot against mythic structures to see if you have the elements needed for a successful story; the proper use of flashback, backstory, and metaphor; and evaluating conflict, tension, and suspense in your story.
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Foreshadowing
WHEN: September 03, 2012 - September 30, 2012
WHERE: Savvy Authors
The Foreshadowing workshop explores the purpose of this techniques and how to effectively use it in fiction. We will look at when and how the technique might be used and when not to use it. Examples from published novels will be used as well as the workshop participants’ writing.
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Depths of POV
WHEN: October 08, 2012 - November 04, 2012
WHERE: Savvy Authors
The Depths of POV focuses on the more advanced questions the writer should ask when deciding POV: Which POV is right for this story and why? How to pick the right POV character or characters? How deep should the POV go? When and how might I break POV rules? How is POV related to the other story elements? How can POV strengthen characterization? Reinforce setting? Add to the plot and subplots? Enhance the theme? The workshop explores the advantages and disadvantages of the subtypes of POV and includes examples of each type from published works.
Prerequisites for class: A good understanding of the basic POVs used in modern fiction (1st person, 2nd person, 3rd person limited, 3rd person unlimited (omniscient)).
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Make a Scene!
WHEN: November 05, 2012 - November 18, 2012
WHERE: Savvy Authors
Make a Scene explores the elements that go into structuring a scene, how to decide how to begin and end a scene, and the types of scenes and when to use them. We will also touch on setting, point of view, and character and plot development as they relate to the scene. Examples from published works will be used in addition to making use of the participants’ written scenes.
