TheFICTION FACTORY©

Curriculum

WEEK ONE: Basic Training Introductions and welcome; Getting started on a life of writing, word pools, finding ideas.. Introductory writing exercises, instruction, and discussion. WEEK TWO: Cramp Camp© Learning and using the basics to your best advantage. Writing exercises, instruction, and discussion. WEEK THREE: Exercising Your Fabulosity!© Use it or lose it...the definitive guide to finding your voice, choosing your story, characterization, and WRITING! Exercises and discussion. WEEK FOUR:  Nose? Meet grindstone. We never said it would be easy...but it will be motivating and fun! Exercises and discussion. WEEK FIVE: Mental Stretch Marks© (going beyond your comfort zone) Digging deeper into your writer self for better and writing. Exercises and discussion. WEEK SIX: Stanislavsky?  Who's he?© Deeper characters, better plots, more writing satisfaction.  An exciting live-action and interactive session.  Participants should leave their timidity at the door.  Exercises and discussion. WEEK SEVEN: Work it! Workshopping your writing; avoiding so-called writer's block, and keeping the pump primed. Exercises and discussion. WEEK EIGHT: I Love Rejection!!!© Agents, publishing, and thou.

All registered participants are required to bring their own favorite writing implements (no electronics, please) and a spiral notebook or binder with enough space in it to fit an 8-week course between its covers.  Instructor will provide handouts and other materials as needed.

All registered participants agree to abide by the rules of the host establishment or risk expulsion without refund.  Please respect the instructor and other members of this workshop. Registration fee is $85.00 per person for 8-week course.

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