New writing classes now forming in Naples beginning in September and October.
The Road to Publication
Meets: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-noon |Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 (4 weeks)
Cost: $72
Location: Renaissance Academy (FGCU, Naples Center) | 1010 5th Ave. S (at 10th Street S)
Your manuscript is revised and polished. Now what? Two avenues are open for publication—to find a traditional publisher or agent, or to self-publish. This class covers the steps for each option and overcoming the hurdles along the way. First, we’ll search for publishers and printers and what to look for in each. Next, we’ll work on query letters and proposals for traditional publishers/agents, what to send, and how to pitch. Finally, we’ll look at the steps for self-publishing including what to expect, how to find the best fit, and pricing levels. Click for registration info or call 239-434-4737
Revision Decisions
Meets: Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15 (6 weeks) through the ACE Program
Cost: $89
Location: Barron Collier H.S. (5600 Cougar Drive, off Airport-Pulling 1 block north of Pine Ridge in Naples)
The real work of writing happens during the revision stage in the writing process. 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 registration info or call 239-377-1234
Writing Short Stories
Meets: Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16 (6 weeks) through the ACE Program
Cost: $89
Location: Lorenzo Walker Technical College (3702 Estey Avenue, off Airport-Pulling 1 block north of Davis Blvd. in Naples)
In this course, designed for beginners or anyone wishing to explore short stories, participants will learn from published examples while applying short fiction techniques to their own writing. We will explore conflict, characterization, viewpoint, and description as they contribute to plot. Tips on using viewpoint and sensory detail to engage readers as well as story length and structure, will be covered. Click to register or call 239-377-1234
Collaborative Writers Workshop [Session 1]
Meets: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12 noon | October 2, 9, 16, 23 (4 weeks)
Cost: $90
Location: Renaissance Academy (FGCU, Naples Center) | 1010 5th Ave. S (at 10th Street S)
A hands-on workshop, participants will share writing for feedback and also engage in discussion of the writing craft and profession at all levels, including the writing process, developing ideas, audience and reader engagement, effective revision techniques, and targeting specific genres and markets. Each week every participant reads an excerpt of work-in-progress for constructive critique and collaborative learning. Learn through works-in-progress and discuss the writing process, developing ideas, audience, reader engagement, and effective revision techniques. Click for registration info or call 239-434-4737.
Writing Craft/Become a Better Writer series
Meets: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m-12 noon | October 10, 17, 24 (3 weeks)
Cost: $70
Location: Renaissance Academy (FGCU, Naples Center) | 1010 5th Ave. S (at 10th Street S)
Participants may register for the entire series OR for any of the individual lectures below. Dramatically improve your writing skills with this series of craft workshops and in-class writing exercises. The series will focus on the most important elements of character development, plot, and dialogue. All writing levels are welcome. Click for registration info or call 239-434-4737.
This series can also be take as Individual sessions only.
Cost: $30 each.
Same location and time as above.
Creating Characters October 10: Click to register or call 239-434-4737.
Plot Twists October 17: Click to register or call 239-434-4737.
Dialogue Details October 24: Click to register or call 239-434-4737.
Writing Memoir, Personal Experience, and Family Stories
Meets: Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11 [no class Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving break] (6 weeks) through the ACE program
Cost: $89
Location: Barron Collier H.S. (5600 Cougar Drive, off Airport-Pulling 1 block north of Pine Ridge in Naples)
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 to register or call 239-377-1234
Collaborative Writers Workshop [Session 2]
Meets: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12 noon | October 30, November 6, 13, 20 (4 weeks)
Cost: $90
Location: Renaissance Academy (FGCU, Naples Center) | 1010 5th Ave. S (at 10th Street S)
A hands-on workshop, participants will share writing for feedback and also engage in discussion of the writing craft and profession at all levels, including the writing process, developing ideas, audience and reader engagement, effective revision techniques, and targeting specific genres and markets. Each week every participant reads an excerpt of work-in-progress for constructive critique and collaborative learning. Learn through works-in-progress and discuss the writing process, developing ideas, audience, reader engagement, and effective revision techniques. Click for registration info or call 239-434-4737.
Marketing for Writers
Meets: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon | October 31, November 7, 14, 21 (4 weeks)
Cost: $90
Location: Renaissance Academy (FGCU, Naples Center) | 1010 5th Ave. S (at 10th Street S)
This course provides an overview of the 3 Ps of authorship: pitching, publication, and book promo. First we’ll look at how to find publishers for your project, whether you’re writing articles or books. Then we’ll determine what they want and how to pitch our manuscripts. Finally, we’ll explore contract basics, what to expect during the book printing stages, and how to promote yourself and your publications as a writer. NOTE: this is not a critique class in which your writing/excerpts are shared for feedback. This focuses on the post-revision, publication, and post-publication stages. Click for registration info or call 239-434-4737.
The Road to Publication
Meets: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-noon |Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 (4 weeks)
Cost: $72
Location: Renaissance Academy (FGCU, Naples Center) | 1010 5th Ave. S (at 10th Street S)
Your manuscript is revised and polished. Now what? Two avenues are open for publication—to find a traditional publisher or agent, or to self-publish. This class covers the steps for each option and overcoming the hurdles along the way. First, we’ll search for publishers and printers and what to look for in each. Next, we’ll work on query letters and proposals for traditional publishers/agents, what to send, and how to pitch. Finally, we’ll look at the steps for self-publishing including what to expect, how to find the best fit, and pricing levels. Click for registration info or call 239-434-4737
Revision Decisions
Meets: Tuesdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15 (6 weeks) through the ACE Program
Cost: $89
Location: Barron Collier H.S. (5600 Cougar Drive, off Airport-Pulling 1 block north of Pine Ridge in Naples)
The real work of writing happens during the revision stage in the writing process. 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 registration info or call 239-377-1234
Writing Short Stories
Meets: Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16 (6 weeks) through the ACE Program
Cost: $89
Location: Lorenzo Walker Technical College (3702 Estey Avenue, off Airport-Pulling 1 block north of Davis Blvd. in Naples)
In this course, designed for beginners or anyone wishing to explore short stories, participants will learn from published examples while applying short fiction techniques to their own writing. We will explore conflict, characterization, viewpoint, and description as they contribute to plot. Tips on using viewpoint and sensory detail to engage readers as well as story length and structure, will be covered. Click to register or call 239-377-1234
Collaborative Writers Workshop [Session 1]
Meets: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12 noon | October 2, 9, 16, 23 (4 weeks)
Cost: $90
Location: Renaissance Academy (FGCU, Naples Center) | 1010 5th Ave. S (at 10th Street S)
A hands-on workshop, participants will share writing for feedback and also engage in discussion of the writing craft and profession at all levels, including the writing process, developing ideas, audience and reader engagement, effective revision techniques, and targeting specific genres and markets. Each week every participant reads an excerpt of work-in-progress for constructive critique and collaborative learning. Learn through works-in-progress and discuss the writing process, developing ideas, audience, reader engagement, and effective revision techniques. Click for registration info or call 239-434-4737.
Writing Craft/Become a Better Writer series
Meets: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m-12 noon | October 10, 17, 24 (3 weeks)
Cost: $70
Location: Renaissance Academy (FGCU, Naples Center) | 1010 5th Ave. S (at 10th Street S)
Participants may register for the entire series OR for any of the individual lectures below. Dramatically improve your writing skills with this series of craft workshops and in-class writing exercises. The series will focus on the most important elements of character development, plot, and dialogue. All writing levels are welcome. Click for registration info or call 239-434-4737.
This series can also be take as Individual sessions only.
Cost: $30 each.
Same location and time as above.
Creating Characters October 10: Click to register or call 239-434-4737.
Plot Twists October 17: Click to register or call 239-434-4737.
Dialogue Details October 24: Click to register or call 239-434-4737.
Writing Memoir, Personal Experience, and Family Stories
Meets: Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Oct. 30, Nov. 6, 13, 20, Dec. 4, 11 [no class Nov. 27 for Thanksgiving break] (6 weeks) through the ACE program
Cost: $89
Location: Barron Collier H.S. (5600 Cougar Drive, off Airport-Pulling 1 block north of Pine Ridge in Naples)
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 to register or call 239-377-1234
Collaborative Writers Workshop [Session 2]
Meets: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-12 noon | October 30, November 6, 13, 20 (4 weeks)
Cost: $90
Location: Renaissance Academy (FGCU, Naples Center) | 1010 5th Ave. S (at 10th Street S)
A hands-on workshop, participants will share writing for feedback and also engage in discussion of the writing craft and profession at all levels, including the writing process, developing ideas, audience and reader engagement, effective revision techniques, and targeting specific genres and markets. Each week every participant reads an excerpt of work-in-progress for constructive critique and collaborative learning. Learn through works-in-progress and discuss the writing process, developing ideas, audience, reader engagement, and effective revision techniques. Click for registration info or call 239-434-4737.
Marketing for Writers
Meets: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-12 noon | October 31, November 7, 14, 21 (4 weeks)
Cost: $90
Location: Renaissance Academy (FGCU, Naples Center) | 1010 5th Ave. S (at 10th Street S)
This course provides an overview of the 3 Ps of authorship: pitching, publication, and book promo. First we’ll look at how to find publishers for your project, whether you’re writing articles or books. Then we’ll determine what they want and how to pitch our manuscripts. Finally, we’ll explore contract basics, what to expect during the book printing stages, and how to promote yourself and your publications as a writer. NOTE: this is not a critique class in which your writing/excerpts are shared for feedback. This focuses on the post-revision, publication, and post-publication stages. Click for registration info or call 239-434-4737.
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