Instructors: Julie Rowe and Jeffrey Petrock Blood, Sweat, and Tears – Writing Realistic Scenes from the Front Seat of an Ambulance Terms, slang, assorted bullshit. EMS titles, education, and scope of practice (around the world). What’s in an Ambulance? Tools of the trade. Police, firemen, and EMS mingle + who transports the body? What does […]

Instructor: Michelle Fox Dates: June 1-30; Fee: $150 Profitable Facebook Ads Are you struggling to turn a profit on your Facebook ads? Are you publishing books, but no one knows they exist? Do you want to run ads, but don’t know where to start?  Have you taken other classes that failed to deliver the ROI […]

Instructor: Lisa Wells June 1-30;  Fee: $85 “CHANGE IS SUCH HARD WORK…” BILLY CRYSTAL Change is hard work. But that’s what it takes if you’re trying to land an agent or a contract and all you get is rejections. 30 Days to a Stronger Novel is for all frustrated writers who have spent their hard […]

Margie Lawson’s course taught by Suzanne Purvis June 1-28;  Fee:  $110 Note from Margie: I invited Suzanne Purvis to teach my ‘Big Three’ courses.  Her deep editing expertise and her easy-going style prove she’s channeling me well. I’m impressed.   I’m proud that she’s teaching these courses I developed.  Dive in. You’ll learn, learn, learn. And […]

Instructor:  Rhay Christou, MFA Two Week Intensive on Stacking the Stakes June 1 – 15;  Fee:  $75 USD Who cares about your story? You’ve put your heart, soul and every drop of blood into your characters, and the story they have to tell. You’ve created a compelling plot where characters run a gauntlet of obstacles. […]

Words that Sell Books June 15 – 30, Fee: $55 Instructor: Shirley Jump Back cover copy. Synopses. Query letters. They are all used to sell your books, to readers and to editors and agents. But they’re not the easiest things to write, not if you want to create compelling, must-read marketing materials. No one likes […]

Instructor:  Lori Patrick June 1 – 28;  Fee: $110 Editing Magic Each student will submit a writing sample and will receive a multi-pass edit on an approximately 3500-word (or less) section. Lectures, open discussion, and forum responses support learning as each student works directly, one on one, on their own manuscript excerpt in an interactive […]

Instructor: Rhay Christou April 1 – 30; Fee: $95 Diving Deep into Deep Point of View With information coming at us from all sides, at all times of the day, the world has become a here and now kind of place. No wonder authors, agents, editors and readers want to feel that same kind of […]

Instructor: Suzanne Purvis May 3-31;  Fee: $90 Revision Boot Camp or Revision Retreat: You Decide You’ve got that first draft done or almost done. Or maybe you’re on your 2nd, 3rd, or LAST revision and you’re working toward the finish line. You’re ready for REVISION BOOTCAMP. Sign up.  Get your marching orders. Working with other […]

From Blah to Beats: Giving Chapters a Pulse Instructor: Rhay Christou May 3 – 31;  Fee: $90 Hi Y’all. You know the theory, read the books, have taken the classes, but still get critique groups/partners, agents, or editors saying: “Something’s off.” “The chapter doesn’t work.” “The scenes don’t come alive” “The conflict is bland.”  “The […]

Instructor: Sarah Hamer Memoir: For Your Children’s Children Ever thought about writing your OWN story? Memoirs and autobiographies are the perfect way to connect with your family, to tell your story your way, and to create a lasting memory of who you are. In this class, we’ll: ·       Explore the difference between an autobiography and a […]

Instructor:  Lisa Norman May 3 – 31 ;  Fee: $110 What if you could have a website that would meet your needs whether you’re a beginner or a NYT best selling author?  What if it could be affordable and easy to maintain?  What if you could have someone hold your hand and walk you through the entire process? Welcome to […]

Instructor: Margie Lawson March 2 – May 30;  The fee for this 3-month class: $425 Three Prerequisites, Online Courses or Lecture Packets: 1. Empowering Characters’ Emotions 2. Deep Editing: The EDITS System, Rhetorical Devices, and More 3. Writing Body Language and Dialogue Cues Like a Psychologist   Fab 30: Advanced Deep Editing, A Master Class […]

May 3 – 31;  Fee:  $85 Instructor:  Lisa Wells How to Write Dialogue with a Psychological Punch A proven way to improve any manuscript.  Learn how to craft dialogue that carries power! The class includes: Dialogue Challenge – Check your manuscript to see if your dialogue has the 11 essential ingredients of great dialogue. Dialogue […]

Instructor:  Becky Rawnsley, Teaching Margie Lawson’s Course May 3 – 31;   Fee:  $110 Note from Margie: I invited Becky Rawnsley to teach my Big Three courses. I bet my unexpected invitation to teach my courses gave her a visceral response. Her deep editing expertise and her easy-going style prove she’s channeling me well. I’m impressed.   […]

Instructor: Julie Rowe April 1 – 30;  Fee: $90 Writing Thrillers and Other Dangerous Novels  Whether it’s a romantic suspense, thriller or crime novel writing books with a dangerous edge have their own pros and pitfalls. Julie Rowe, author of the military thriller Biological Response Team series, will explore with participants the following topics: Basic […]