New writing classes begin October 8, 2018 in Naples/SWFL. Register now to assure your seat. Classes available for October through December 5:
Writer’s Collaborative Workshop [4 weeks]
Renaissance Academy (Fifth Avenue S & 10th Street S)
Session I: Mondays 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29
COURSE ID: NC1366
Session II: Mondays 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26
COURSE ID: NC1367
Please bring your writing samples to the first class. This course is open to all writers who wish to grow and further their understanding of all aspects of the writing process: from early sketching and brainstorming, through the drafting and revising process, to copy-editing and publishing. Since audience is one of the most important aspects of writing, you will have an opportunity to share the content of your work with like-minded, aspiring authors in a constructive, acceptance-oriented, creative and vibrant writing group in search of effective writing methodologies. This class welcomes whatever you are writing or want to write – memoir, stories, novel or poems – for input, guidance and discussion. Click for registration details. Or call Naples Center at 239-434-4737
Marketing for Writers [3 weeks]
Renaissance Academy (Fifth Avenue S & 10th Street S)
Wednesdays 10 a.m.-noon | Oct. 17, 24 & 31
COURSE ID: NC1368
Have you finished your manuscript? Hope to pitch your idea to editors? Now you’re ready to embark on a new writer’s journey – overcoming all the hurdles of getting published. In this course, we will explore how to find and select markets and then pitch manuscripts to editors. We will work on crafting strong submission letters, learn the difference between proposals and query letters, publishing terms, and the details of basic contracts. Click for details. Or call Naples Center at 239-434-4737
Writing Memoir, Personal Experience, and Family Stories [6 weeks]
ACE Program at Barron Collier HS (Cougar Drive & Airport-Pulling)
Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Oct. 24, 31 Nov. 7, 14, 28 & Dec. 5
COURSE ID: 2140002
Have you led an exciting life? Have a rich genealogy? Enjoy sharing past experiences? This class will help you navigate through the islands of your memory as you learn to select and develop key events from your past, focus on the people and drama, and incorporate description for reader engagement. Click for registration details.
Revision Decisions [4 weeks]
Renaissance Academy (Fifth Avenue S & 10th Street S)
Wednesdays 10 a.m.-noon | Nov. 7, 14 & 28, Dec. 5
COURSE ID: NC1369
The real work of writing happens during the revision stage in the writing process. This course reviews the four stages and focuses on the decisions needed to improve a manuscript. Learn different techniques to rethink pacing and development of your work-in-progress. Participants work with their own manuscripts to complete in-class revision exercises and then share excerpts. Bring a short 2-page writing sample to the first class. Click for details. Or call Naples Center at 239-434-4737
Writer’s Collaborative Workshop [4 weeks]
Renaissance Academy (Fifth Avenue S & 10th Street S)
Session I: Mondays 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29
COURSE ID: NC1366
Session II: Mondays 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26
COURSE ID: NC1367
Please bring your writing samples to the first class. This course is open to all writers who wish to grow and further their understanding of all aspects of the writing process: from early sketching and brainstorming, through the drafting and revising process, to copy-editing and publishing. Since audience is one of the most important aspects of writing, you will have an opportunity to share the content of your work with like-minded, aspiring authors in a constructive, acceptance-oriented, creative and vibrant writing group in search of effective writing methodologies. This class welcomes whatever you are writing or want to write – memoir, stories, novel or poems – for input, guidance and discussion. Click for registration details. Or call Naples Center at 239-434-4737
Marketing for Writers [3 weeks]
Renaissance Academy (Fifth Avenue S & 10th Street S)
Wednesdays 10 a.m.-noon | Oct. 17, 24 & 31
COURSE ID: NC1368
Have you finished your manuscript? Hope to pitch your idea to editors? Now you’re ready to embark on a new writer’s journey – overcoming all the hurdles of getting published. In this course, we will explore how to find and select markets and then pitch manuscripts to editors. We will work on crafting strong submission letters, learn the difference between proposals and query letters, publishing terms, and the details of basic contracts. Click for details. Or call Naples Center at 239-434-4737
Writing Memoir, Personal Experience, and Family Stories [6 weeks]
ACE Program at Barron Collier HS (Cougar Drive & Airport-Pulling)
Wednesdays 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Oct. 24, 31 Nov. 7, 14, 28 & Dec. 5
COURSE ID: 2140002
Have you led an exciting life? Have a rich genealogy? Enjoy sharing past experiences? This class will help you navigate through the islands of your memory as you learn to select and develop key events from your past, focus on the people and drama, and incorporate description for reader engagement. Click for registration details.
Revision Decisions [4 weeks]
Renaissance Academy (Fifth Avenue S & 10th Street S)
Wednesdays 10 a.m.-noon | Nov. 7, 14 & 28, Dec. 5
COURSE ID: NC1369
The real work of writing happens during the revision stage in the writing process. This course reviews the four stages and focuses on the decisions needed to improve a manuscript. Learn different techniques to rethink pacing and development of your work-in-progress. Participants work with their own manuscripts to complete in-class revision exercises and then share excerpts. Bring a short 2-page writing sample to the first class. Click for details. Or call Naples Center at 239-434-4737
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