CHARACTERS
Characters that Keep Readers Wanting More!   
Learn to Develop Your Novel’s Personalities

Jane Binns/Lee Christopher
Do your characters come alive on the page? Do you have an exciting plot with flat characters?  Learn how to keep the reader turning your pages.  Practice creating dynamic characters. Discover how to give each of your characters a voice your readers won’t forget in this workshop-style class.

Thu, Apr 22-29, 6-8:30 p.m., 2 wks      ACC Campus
WRIT 1018S01-78648      $59

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

How to Write for Children and Young Adults

Denise Vega
Are you working on a picture book or novel for children or young adults or do you have an idea for one? In this workshop with award-winning children and young adult book author Denise Vega,

• evaluate what is currently published
• understand picture book and novel structure
• analyze existing works
• explore various writing techniques such as “show don’t tell”

If you have something you’re working on, bring it! The majority of this workshop focuses on good writing techniques for both picture books and novels, with some time at the end to discuss how to submit a manuscript for possible publication and other “getting published” topics. Note that this course does not cover self-publishing.

Denise Vega is a published, award-winning author and the Co-Regional Advisor for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Visit www.denisevega.com

Sat, Mar 13, 9-noon     ACC Church Street Building 3040 This class is full
WRIT 1013W01-78165     $59, $3 material fee to instructor

Writing and Illustrating Children’s Books

Michael and Caroline Carroll
“The Carrolls helped me get my book published!” (student Marla). Come explore the adventure of writing and illustrating children’s books, from finding the right publisher to writing a good proposal to making your story sing. Find out how to work with artists if you are a writer, and how to work with writers if you are an artist. Receive a wide range of handouts, and enjoy a few surprise guest speakers! Discover how to link up with the publishing industry from these two experts.

Michael and Caroline Carroll have collectively written and illustrated nearly twenty children’s books for publishers such as Tyndale, Zondervan, Charlesbridge and others. Caroline is a children’s librarian at Columbine Public Library, with a background in Occupational Therapy and women’s ministries through various churches. Mike has illustrated magazines including National Geographic, Smithsonian, Popular Science, and Odyssey, and has written for Clubhouse, Astronomy and others.

Wed, Apr 7-28, 6:30-9 p.m., 4 wks      ACC Campus
WRIT 1002S01-78510      $139, $15 material fee to instructor

PUBLISHING

Beginning Writers Guide to Book Publishing

David Spilver
Before you write a book length manuscript, enhance your prospects for consideration by a literary agent and book publishers, learn and practice what to do to research your market, prepare submission materials, and select the right agent or publisher for your book.

David Spilver, prior to retiring, owned the Spilver Bookwright Literary Agency for 22 years. He has over 36 years in the book publishing business in New York, St. Louis, and Denver. He was responsible for the publication of 275 books as an acquisition editor or a literary agent.

Tue, Apr 6-May 11, 7-9 p.m., 6 wks      ACC Campus
WRIT 1006S01-78509      $99, $5 material fee to instructor

CREATIVE WRITING

Writing for Fun and Profit!

Staff
So you want to be a writer? Do you have an idea for a novel or script? Would you like to tell the story of your grandmother’s life or share your own life experience? Maybe you simply fill pages in a journal and don’t know what to do with them. Embrace your inner writer by participating in structured writing exercises and sharing your work in a supportive, encouraging environment. Learn tools and techniques to help you live the writing life.

Mon, Feb 1-Mar 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 6 wks     ACC Campus
WRIT 1003W01-78146     $99, $5 material fee to instructor

Mon, Apr 5-May 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 6 wks  ACC Campus
WRIT 1003S01-78511      $99, $5 material fee to instructor

FREE LANCING

Freelance Writing: Discover the Myths and Realities

Betty Moore Appleton
Learn about the various markets open 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, May 17-24, 6-8:30 p.m., 2 wks     ACC Campus
WRIT 1004S01-78512     $59

POETRY WRITING

Poetry Writing: Sing to the Muse

Kathryn Winograd
Learn the language of the lyric, narrative, and metaphoric. Explore and experiment with classic and modern forms of poetry. Discover significant past and present poets, and literary movements in poetry. Workshop format with peer critiques and presentations. Details through Kathryn Winograd, kathryn.winograd@arapahoe.edu.

Wed, Jan 20-Apr 28, 5:30-8:15 p.m., 15 wks     ACC Campus
WRIT 1011W01-78137     $269 plus books

Creative Non-Fiction: Write Your Life         

Kathryn Winograd
The Braided essay. The Hermit Crab. Personal Reportage. Creative Non-fiction is the tangled intersection of poetry, fiction, and memoir. Explore the transforming moments of your life and learn how to discover and share epiphany with an audience. Discover a variety of publishing venues in this workshop-style class. Details through Kathryn Winograd, kathryn.winograd@arapahoe.edu.

Mon, Jan 25-May 3, 5:30-8:15 p.m., 15 wks     ACC Campus|
WRIT 1010W01-78143     $269 plus books

Creative Writing II

Chris Ransick
Illuminate the creative process from new angles, exploring the complex relationships between writers, readers, and the material that is their currency. Designed for fiction writers, essayists, and poets who take their work seriously and seek insightful, informed criticism. Discussions and workshops will sharpen the writer’s command of language, tone, and detail, and will hone the ability to revise original work to meet the standards acceptable for publication.

Wed, Jan 20-May 5, 2:30-5:15 p.m., 15 wks     ACC Campus
WRIT 1012W01-78346     $269, plus books