Course Description: This course is for writers of narrative nonfiction including memoirs, narrative poetry, and fiction, and it explores all possible ways of telling of a story so that the writer can choose the best way for their particular project. In the course of this discussion, we will cover plot, characters, backstory, the difference between showing and telling, how to keep the interest of the reader, pitfalls to avoid in story, and much more.
The course is structured as a workshop with plenty of time to read your work and get feedback on it and there will be homework assigned each week. Week One: It’s all copy. Where to find stories and how to go from idea to an extended narrative without stalling. All types of story structures will be discussed and various ways of telling a story will, too, including a “mixed media” approach. Week Two: Characters and Back Story. (Even if you are the main character, and we know we are all characters. 😊 ) Showing versus telling, how to do it, and why it is important). Week Three: Plot, Inciting Incidents, Climax, Falling and Rising Action, Resolutions/Denouement. Week Four: Pitfalls to avoid. Specifics to know if you want to be published, including the nuts and bolts of formatting. Week Five: The wrap-up. Bringing characters and plot, description, dialogue, and all story components together from beginning to end in a way that keeps the reader engaged. Starts live and online February 28 at 4 p.m. PST to 6 p.m. PST. and runs every Tuesday until the end of March. Cost: $129 if you register before February 20. $179 if you register after. Click here to reserve your space.
0 Comments
Congratulations to our client Danielle L. Brooks on the publishing of her latest book The Extraordinary Ordinary You: A Manual for Self Discovery. As she writes about the book: "Today, most of us create our realities unconsciously from the programs embedded into us by our ancestors or the world around us. Our lives are the result of negative thought forms, limiting belief structures, and the untrue story that we are just flawed, unworthy humans, not the divine incarnate. This book speaks the truth about who you are and what you are beyond the constructs of fear, doubt, judgment, guilt and shame. Most importantly, this book shows you how to let go of what you are not and be that which you are beyond the constructs." We had a blast and an education going on the writing and publishing journey with Dani, and we are grateful she chose us to partner with her in seeing this creation come into existence. The book is available in hard back, paperback, and electronic forms. Also this week, our client author Amy Harris had a personal essay published by Calla Press. Titled "Favored," the piece explores how we all go through discouragement and defeat but we are all favored in God's eyes. Amy explores what that means as we travel life's path. And today, Creating the Freelance Career's founder Jill L. Ferguson was quoted in an article in Staples Connect. Titled "Achieving Print Perfection: Expert Tips for Creating Perfect Prints Every Time," the article explores print materials as marketing tools (in addition to digital marketing tools). Jill stresses that all materials should be compelling and create a positive impression. "When you choose higher-end papers such as beautiful card stock with a texture, it sends a message about your business and helps support that you are worth what you charge," Ferguson said.
Jill L. Ferguson also has a forthcoming article in Sierra Magazine this weekend on dog food sustainability. We are thrilled for all of the success at this company and for our clients. |
AuthorJill L. Ferguson Archives
September 2024
Categories |