Soak up some sun (or rain as the case may be) and take a plunge into your writing. New classes are forming now. Summer only: sessions lasting from 3 weeks to 6 weeks depending on workshop and location. Click the links for additional details and to register online.
Writers Collaborative Workshop
Meets: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-noon (4 weeks) | See options below.
Cost: $72 each 4-week session
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.
Register for each separate 4-week session. Available on following dates: Click to register [or call 239-434-4737]
Writers Collaborative Workshop options: (all 10 am – 12 pm)
Session 1, June 6, 13, 20, 27
Session 2, July 11, 18, 25, August 1
Session 3, August 8, 15, 22, 29
Story Elements: Character, Plot, POV
Meets: Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. | June 11-June 25 (3 weeks)
Cost: $59
Location: Lorenzo Walker Technical College
(Estey Avenue & Airport-Pulling—just north of Davis Blvd.)
Get started on your story with these important elements. Through writing exercises learn to engage readers by crafting 3-dimensional characters then creating an exciting plot with a realistic point-of-view. We will share in-class writing to learn from different story options. This short course is perfect for all levels of writers. Course ID: 2140059 Click for registration info or call 239-377-1234 (have course ID available).
Reading with a Writer's Eye
Meets: Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. | June 12-July 17 (6 weeks)
Cost: $89
Location: Lorenzo Walker Technical College
(Estey Avenue & Airport-Pulling—just north of Davis Blvd.)
Learn from a published author as we read and discuss a variety of stories from an authors perspective: hooking the reader, character, conflict, creating scenes through action and dialogue and how it applies to writing. We will also discuss characterization and plot development in popular TV series and movies. Course ID: 2140053 Click for registration info or call 239-377-1234 (have course ID available).
Self-Editing for Writers
Meets: Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. | June 12-July 3 (4 weeks)
Cost: $69
Location: Lorenzo Walker Technical College
(Estey Avenue & Airport-Pulling—just north of Davis Blvd.)
Whether writing fiction or business communication, your sentences and paragraphs need to be clear and concise. Identifying errors in your own writing is hard, but by following 8 simple principles, you will be able to polish your prose while having fun brushing up on grammar and punctuation basics. Course ID: 2140061 Click for registration info or call 239-377-1234 (have course ID available).
Story Elements: Dialog, Scene, Theme
Meets: Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. | July 2-July 16 (3 weeks)
Cost: $59
Location: Lorenzo Walker Technical College
(Estey Avenue & Airport-Pulling—just north of Davis Blvd.)
Focus on specific story elements in this short course perfect for all writing levels. Engage readers using dialogue, action, and setting to establish strong scenes and then deepen the story by considering story theme. We will explore options for each writing element and share in-class writing to learn from each other. Course ID: 2140060 Click for registration info or call 239-377-1234 (have course ID available).
Writing Craft/Become a Better Writer series
Meets: Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00 p.m. | July 9, 16, 23 (3 weeks)
Cost: $50 for 3-week series
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. Registration details forthcoming. Click to register for the series [or call 239-434-4737]
Writing Craft: Character Development—single session
Cost: $30 for single session
Meets: Tuesday, July 9 Click to register for Character Development
Writing Craft: Plot—single session
Cost: $30 for single session
Meets: Tuesday, July 16 Click to register for Plot Twists
Writing Craft: Dialogue—single session
Cost: $30 for single session
Meets: Tuesday, July 23 Click to register for Dialogue Details
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 to register or call 239-434-4737
Writers Collaborative Workshop
Meets: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-noon (4 weeks) | See options below.
Cost: $72 each 4-week session
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.
Register for each separate 4-week session. Available on following dates: Click to register [or call 239-434-4737]
Writers Collaborative Workshop options: (all 10 am – 12 pm)
Session 1, June 6, 13, 20, 27
Session 2, July 11, 18, 25, August 1
Session 3, August 8, 15, 22, 29
Story Elements: Character, Plot, POV
Meets: Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. | June 11-June 25 (3 weeks)
Cost: $59
Location: Lorenzo Walker Technical College
(Estey Avenue & Airport-Pulling—just north of Davis Blvd.)
Get started on your story with these important elements. Through writing exercises learn to engage readers by crafting 3-dimensional characters then creating an exciting plot with a realistic point-of-view. We will share in-class writing to learn from different story options. This short course is perfect for all levels of writers. Course ID: 2140059 Click for registration info or call 239-377-1234 (have course ID available).
Reading with a Writer's Eye
Meets: Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m. | June 12-July 17 (6 weeks)
Cost: $89
Location: Lorenzo Walker Technical College
(Estey Avenue & Airport-Pulling—just north of Davis Blvd.)
Learn from a published author as we read and discuss a variety of stories from an authors perspective: hooking the reader, character, conflict, creating scenes through action and dialogue and how it applies to writing. We will also discuss characterization and plot development in popular TV series and movies. Course ID: 2140053 Click for registration info or call 239-377-1234 (have course ID available).
Self-Editing for Writers
Meets: Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. | June 12-July 3 (4 weeks)
Cost: $69
Location: Lorenzo Walker Technical College
(Estey Avenue & Airport-Pulling—just north of Davis Blvd.)
Whether writing fiction or business communication, your sentences and paragraphs need to be clear and concise. Identifying errors in your own writing is hard, but by following 8 simple principles, you will be able to polish your prose while having fun brushing up on grammar and punctuation basics. Course ID: 2140061 Click for registration info or call 239-377-1234 (have course ID available).
Story Elements: Dialog, Scene, Theme
Meets: Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. | July 2-July 16 (3 weeks)
Cost: $59
Location: Lorenzo Walker Technical College
(Estey Avenue & Airport-Pulling—just north of Davis Blvd.)
Focus on specific story elements in this short course perfect for all writing levels. Engage readers using dialogue, action, and setting to establish strong scenes and then deepen the story by considering story theme. We will explore options for each writing element and share in-class writing to learn from each other. Course ID: 2140060 Click for registration info or call 239-377-1234 (have course ID available).
Writing Craft/Become a Better Writer series
Meets: Tuesdays, 1:30-3:00 p.m. | July 9, 16, 23 (3 weeks)
Cost: $50 for 3-week series
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. Registration details forthcoming. Click to register for the series [or call 239-434-4737]
Writing Craft: Character Development—single session
Cost: $30 for single session
Meets: Tuesday, July 9 Click to register for Character Development
Writing Craft: Plot—single session
Cost: $30 for single session
Meets: Tuesday, July 16 Click to register for Plot Twists
Writing Craft: Dialogue—single session
Cost: $30 for single session
Meets: Tuesday, July 23 Click to register for Dialogue Details
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 to register or call 239-434-4737
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