FICTION

How to Write Great Fiction

Sue Viders
Have a story rattling around in your head? Or maybe you’ve even started one but are now bogged down and don’t know where to go next. Create and fine-tune your main character. Explore different ways to plot including building a story board. Examine and critique your first scene and get on the road to completing your novel.  

Mon, Sept 20-Oct 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 6 wks     ACC Campus
WRIT 1016F01-68194      $139, $5 material fee to instructor

PUBLISHING

Get Published and Take Control of Your Writing Career

Sue Collier
Publishing expert and co-author of The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing, 5th Edition, Sue Collier shows you how to make your own success—whether you’re a published author, entrepreneur, working professional, or absolute newcomer to writing. Get published with minimal risk and maximum profits. Learn step-by-step how to publish and market a book; a thorough explanation of the difference between POD self-publishing, subsidy publishing, and true self-publishing. Discover the best option to leverage social media marketing to build your platform and stand out from the crowd, how to use the Internet to promote your book with killer PR and create “buzz”--and more.

Mon, Sept 20-Oct 4, 6:30-9 p.m., 3 wks      ACC Campus
WRIT 1008F01-68195      $89, $20 book fee to instructor

NON FICTION WRITING

How to Write Non-Fiction: The Myths and Realities

Sue Viders
Want to write articles or even a how-to book? Come learn about the various magazine markets, print and electronic, that welcome freelance writers. You will learn not only how to query and pitch your ideas to a variety of places but how to fine-tune your writing. This three week class will cover how to best structure your idea, finding the right “angle”, and what is needed in the beginning, middle and conclusion of an article.

Tue, Sept 21-Oct 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 3 wks      ACC Campus
WRIT 1017F01-68196      $89, $5 material fee to instructor

MARKETING YOUR WRITING

Freelancing: Writing for Fun and Profit!

Betty Moore Appleton
Discover the options available to freelance writers, how to break in, and what you can expect to earn. Understand the elements of making a sale, including pitching to editors and negotiating contracts. Discover how to choose a market that matches your skills and interests, and how becoming a specialist can boost your selling power.

Mon, Nov 1-8, 6-8:30 p.m., 2 wks      ACC Campus
WRIT 1004F01-68197      $79

E-BOOKS

How to Write and Design Cutting Edge E-Books

Gail Nelson
Did you know that the average printed book has a carbon footprint of about 8½ lbs. from production and packaging through distribution and retailing? Are you looking for a paperless outlet for your manuscripts and ideas? Digital distribution may be the solution! E-books attract attention on the web, increase sales, inform, educate, and promote your brand. Discover various formats and outlets and get ready for Kindle or pdf formats. Get an e-book design guide.

Tue, Nov 16, 6:30-9 p.m.      ACC Campus
WRIT 1019F01-68199      $59, $5 material fee to instructor

CHILDREN

Writing Children’s Books

Michael and Caroline Carroll
Dust off that story or idea you’ve been working on and bring it to the workshop for positive critique and polish. Come explore the adventure of writing and illustrating children’s books, from finding the right publisher to writing a good proposal. Receive a wide range of handouts! This class will answer the following questions: 

• how can I find the right publisher for my book?
• how can I get my manuscript to the top of the pile?
• how do I write a successful query letter?
• how do I craft a proposal that a publisher will love?
• what are the do’s and don’ts of the writing craft?
• what’s hot (and what’s not) in the world of children’s book publishing today?
• do I need an agent?
• how do royalties and advances work? 

Bring a sack lunch and a story or story concept for workshop critique.

Sat, Sept 25, 10-3 p.m.      ACC Campus
WRIT 1002F01-68198      $129

PUBLISHING-EXTENSIVE TRAINING

Publishing Your Writing

Josie Mills
Get Published. Target audiences and submit weekly for publication. Write query letters, a bio, and a book proposal if appropriate. Learn the ins and outs of contests and publishing online. Meet published authors and publishers. Many successes to date. Quote from a student: “I have done more in the weeks I have been in this class with getting published than I have in 15 years of writing.” Register 10 days before the class starts.

Wed, Aug 18-Dec 1, 1-3:30 p.m., 15 wks      ACC Main 4770
WRIT1005F01-68003      $299