F+W Publications, Inc.
Founded in the early 1900s, F+W is a publisher of special interest magazines and books in a broad variety of consumer enthusiast categories. The Company also operates book clubs, conferences, trade shows, websites and education programs, all focused on the same consumer hobbies and enthusiast subject areas where the magazines and book publishing programs specialize.
The Education division from F+W offers writers a chance to work one-on-one with a published writer in their chosen field, whether it be fiction, non-fiction, poetry or writing for children. While the distance-learning field grows, Writer"s Digest can boast more than 75 years in business. Generations of students have come to trust and value the F+W educational experience. F+W"s web-based writing workshops, WritersOnlineWorkshops.com, provide one-on-one writing critiques from published, professional authors, as well as the opportunity to exchange ideas and encouragement with other workshop participants. Our wide variety of 4-26 week workshops help students from around the world achieve their writing goals. Each student is able to login to his or her workshop using a pre-assigned user id and password. Each workshop includes online lectures and writing assignments. Each writing assignment is reviewed and critiqued by the instructor. The students also have the opportunity to share input and inspiration with other students throughout the workshop session. In addition to traditional topics for writers who are hoping to get published, WritersOnlineWorkshops.com recently started offering workshops on scrapbook journaling and business writing.
F+W Publications, Inc. is based in Cincinnati, OH, USA
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Advanced Article Writers Workshop from Writers Online Workshops
: Students who have previously completed a nonfiction writing class or workshop can receive feedback from a published article writer and experience the support and encouragement of an online critique group. At the completion of this workshop, you will have written and received feedback on four original nonfiction articles of up to 3,000 words each.
Throughout the workshop you ll be able to participate in asynchronous discussion with the instructor and the class in Lecture Hall, unmoderated students-only discussion in the Student Union, and group critique sessions with other more...
: Students who have previously completed a nonfiction writing class or workshop can receive feedback from a published article writer and experience the support and encouragement of an online critique group. At the completion of this workshop, you will have written and received feedback on four original nonfiction articles of up to 3,000 words each.
Throughout the workshop you ll be able to participate in asynchronous discussion with the instructor and the class in Lecture Hall, unmoderated students-only discussion in the Student Union, and group critique sessions with other more...Advanced Memoir and Nonfiction Book Writers Workshop from Writers Online Workshops
: Students who have previously completed a nonfiction or memoir writing workshop through now have the opportunity to continue working on their nonfiction book manuscripts with help from a published author and the encouragement and feedback of their peers. When you ve completed this workshop, you will have written and received feedback on 140 pages of your book manuscript.
Throughout the workshop you ll be able to participate in asynchronous discussion with the instructor and the class in Lecture Hall, unmoderated students-only discussion in the Student Union, and group more...
: Students who have previously completed a nonfiction or memoir writing workshop through now have the opportunity to continue working on their nonfiction book manuscripts with help from a published author and the encouragement and feedback of their peers. When you ve completed this workshop, you will have written and received feedback on 140 pages of your book manuscript.
Throughout the workshop you ll be able to participate in asynchronous discussion with the instructor and the class in Lecture Hall, unmoderated students-only discussion in the Student Union, and group more...Advanced Novel Writers Workshop from Writers Online Workshops
: Students who have previously completed a novel writing class or workshop have the opportunity to continue working on their novel manuscripts with help from a published novelist and the encouragement and feedback of their peers. When you ve completed this workshop, you will have written and received feedback on 200 pages of your novel manuscript.
Throughout the workshop you ll be able to participate in asynchronous discussion with the instructor and the class in Lecture Hall, unmoderated students-only discussion in the Student Union, and group critique sessions with other more...
: Students who have previously completed a novel writing class or workshop have the opportunity to continue working on their novel manuscripts with help from a published novelist and the encouragement and feedback of their peers. When you ve completed this workshop, you will have written and received feedback on 200 pages of your novel manuscript.
Throughout the workshop you ll be able to participate in asynchronous discussion with the instructor and the class in Lecture Hall, unmoderated students-only discussion in the Student Union, and group critique sessions with other more...Advanced Poetry Writing Workshop from Writers Online Workshops
: Students who have previously completed a poetry writing class or workshop can receiving feedback from a published poet and experience the support and encouragement of an online critique group. At the completion of this workshop, you will have written and received feedback on six original poems of 25-30 lines each.
Throughout the workshop you ll be able to participate in asynchronous discussion with the instructor and the class in Lecture Hall, unmoderated students-only discussion in the Student Union, and group critique sessions with more...
: Students who have previously completed a poetry writing class or workshop can receiving feedback from a published poet and experience the support and encouragement of an online critique group. At the completion of this workshop, you will have written and received feedback on six original poems of 25-30 lines each.
Throughout the workshop you ll be able to participate in asynchronous discussion with the instructor and the class in Lecture Hall, unmoderated students-only discussion in the Student Union, and group critique sessions with more...Advanced Story Writers Workshop from Writers Online Workshops
: Students who have previously completed a fiction writing class or workshop can receive feedback from a published short story writer and experience the support and encouragement of an online critique group. At the completion of this workshop, you will have written and received feedback on four original short stories of up to 3,000 words each.
Throughout the workshop you will be able to participate in asynchronous discussion with the instructor and the class in Lecture Hall, unmoderated students-only discussion in the Student Union, and group critique sessions with other more...
: Students who have previously completed a fiction writing class or workshop can receive feedback from a published short story writer and experience the support and encouragement of an online critique group. At the completion of this workshop, you will have written and received feedback on four original short stories of up to 3,000 words each.
Throughout the workshop you will be able to participate in asynchronous discussion with the instructor and the class in Lecture Hall, unmoderated students-only discussion in the Student Union, and group critique sessions with other more...Creating Dynamic Characters workshop from Writers Online Workshops
: Creating believable characters and bringing them to life on the page requires observation, understanding, imagination and skill in the techniques of character development and characterization.
In this workshop, you ll build these skills and apply what you ve learned to specific fictional characters of your own choosing. You can bring characters from works in progress if you like, but the focus will be on character development and characterization techniques that can be applied to any long or short fiction form.
The workshop will consist of six one-week sessions. Each session will include online lectures and associated textbook reading assignments, along with a more...
: Creating believable characters and bringing them to life on the page requires observation, understanding, imagination and skill in the techniques of character development and characterization.
In this workshop, you ll build these skills and apply what you ve learned to specific fictional characters of your own choosing. You can bring characters from works in progress if you like, but the focus will be on character development and characterization techniques that can be applied to any long or short fiction form.
The workshop will consist of six one-week sessions. Each session will include online lectures and associated textbook reading assignments, along with a more...Elements of Effective Writing I: Grammar & Mechanics from Writers Online Workshops
: Brush up on grammar basics in six easy-to-follow sessions. Each session will include online lectures and creative and practice exercises. You will have an opportunity to evaluate your own progress with online, self-graded "tests." Each session, you ll submit an assignment to the instructor for private review, and optional writing assignments will be posted for group review and feedback. Throughout the workshop, you will be able to participate in asynchronous lecture discussion and encouraged to take advantage of ongoing informal discussions and self-directed writing exercises. By the time you complete EEW 1, you'll have the solid foundation you need to take your writing to the next level!
: Brush up on grammar basics in six easy-to-follow sessions. Each session will include online lectures and creative and practice exercises. You will have an opportunity to evaluate your own progress with online, self-graded "tests." Each session, you ll submit an assignment to the instructor for private review, and optional writing assignments will be posted for group review and feedback. Throughout the workshop, you will be able to participate in asynchronous lecture discussion and encouraged to take advantage of ongoing informal discussions and self-directed writing exercises. By the time you complete EEW 1, you'll have the solid foundation you need to take your writing to the next level!Elements of Effective Writing II: Form & Composition from Writers Online Workshops
: In this workshop, you'll learn how to put the pieces together to make your writing coherent, logical and effective. You'll learn the basic principles of composition, explained in easy-to-understand language. And, through the use of numerous examples and practice exercises, you ll begin to develop your own personal style. In order to fully benefit from this workshop, you should already have a good grasp of grammar and mechanics (Elements of Effective Writing I: Grammar & Mechanics, while not a more...
: In this workshop, you'll learn how to put the pieces together to make your writing coherent, logical and effective. You'll learn the basic principles of composition, explained in easy-to-understand language. And, through the use of numerous examples and practice exercises, you ll begin to develop your own personal style. In order to fully benefit from this workshop, you should already have a good grasp of grammar and mechanics (Elements of Effective Writing I: Grammar & Mechanics, while not a more...Elements of Effective Writing III: Creativity & Expression from Writers Online Workshops
: In this workshop we ll look at ways to take your writing to the next level no matter what kind of writing you do. In each session you ll learn techniques to add depth, texture and emotion to your writing.
To get the most from this workshop you should already have a good grasp of grammar, mechanics and composition (Elements of Effective Writing I and II, while not prerequisites, are recommended if review is necessary). We will focus on creative concepts, which will be explained in the text and the online lectures and reinforced with numerous examples and exercises.
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: In this workshop we ll look at ways to take your writing to the next level no matter what kind of writing you do. In each session you ll learn techniques to add depth, texture and emotion to your writing.
To get the most from this workshop you should already have a good grasp of grammar, mechanics and composition (Elements of Effective Writing I and II, while not prerequisites, are recommended if review is necessary). We will focus on creative concepts, which will be explained in the text and the online lectures and reinforced with numerous examples and exercises.
The more...Essentials of Business Writing from Writers Online Workshops
: The purpose of this online workshop is to instill and enhance effective writing skills for producing business documents (such as reports, memos, letters, and meeting minutes) that have clarity and impact. After this workshop, you will be able to:
1) Overcome mental blocks, especially those due to fear and anxiety.
2) Avoid common mistakes of punctuation, grammar, and usage.
3) Present ideas logically and persuasively.
4) Have command of the most up-to-date rules of layout and design.
5) Understand the writing, review, and editing process.
6) Enjoy writing instead of dreading it! Write with confidence!
The workshop will consist of six one-week sessions, each more...
: The purpose of this online workshop is to instill and enhance effective writing skills for producing business documents (such as reports, memos, letters, and meeting minutes) that have clarity and impact. After this workshop, you will be able to:
1) Overcome mental blocks, especially those due to fear and anxiety.
2) Avoid common mistakes of punctuation, grammar, and usage.
3) Present ideas logically and persuasively.
4) Have command of the most up-to-date rules of layout and design.
5) Understand the writing, review, and editing process.
6) Enjoy writing instead of dreading it! Write with confidence!
The workshop will consist of six one-week sessions, each more...Essentials of Romance Writing from Writers Online Workshops
: Do you yearn to write a romantic story? If so, you need to know what sets romance writing apart from other types of fiction. This course explores why romance is the same, yet different. Some essential components of romance are unique to the genre, while some romance requirements are identical to those of any good fiction story. Neither Stephen King nor Tom Clancy could sit down and write a romance unless he first familiarized himself with the specific factors that create a successful romance. This workshop will help you to understand those specific factors that make up the more...
: Do you yearn to write a romantic story? If so, you need to know what sets romance writing apart from other types of fiction. This course explores why romance is the same, yet different. Some essential components of romance are unique to the genre, while some romance requirements are identical to those of any good fiction story. Neither Stephen King nor Tom Clancy could sit down and write a romance unless he first familiarized himself with the specific factors that create a successful romance. This workshop will help you to understand those specific factors that make up the more...Essentials of Scrapbook Journaling from Writers Online Workshops
: The purpose of this workshop is to provide you with an understanding of some fundamental journaling techniques and to encourage through the use of creativity exercises, hands-on writing assignments and constructive feedback the development of your individual journaling style and creative expression.
Learn how to create a more complete chronicle of the important times in the lives of those you love with this four-week course on scrapbook journaling. This online workshop will help you identify when you need to use words to add meaning to your pictures; teach you how to select the words that best communicate actions, thoughts, and feelings; give you tips on more...
: The purpose of this workshop is to provide you with an understanding of some fundamental journaling techniques and to encourage through the use of creativity exercises, hands-on writing assignments and constructive feedback the development of your individual journaling style and creative expression.
Learn how to create a more complete chronicle of the important times in the lives of those you love with this four-week course on scrapbook journaling. This online workshop will help you identify when you need to use words to add meaning to your pictures; teach you how to select the words that best communicate actions, thoughts, and feelings; give you tips on more...Extended Getting Started in Writing workshop from Writers Online Workshops
: Do you feel you have an aptitude for writing, but you've never had a chance to really give it serious attention? The Extended Getting Started in Writing workshop will help you explore your writing interests and discover your personal aptitudes. We'll introduce you to a wide variety of categories of writing, and teach you basic techniques to improve your narrative skills through the use of creativity exercises, hands-on writing assignments and constructive critical feedback no matter what kind of writing you choose to pursue. Plus! In the more...
: Do you feel you have an aptitude for writing, but you've never had a chance to really give it serious attention? The Extended Getting Started in Writing workshop will help you explore your writing interests and discover your personal aptitudes. We'll introduce you to a wide variety of categories of writing, and teach you basic techniques to improve your narrative skills through the use of creativity exercises, hands-on writing assignments and constructive critical feedback no matter what kind of writing you choose to pursue. Plus! In the Extended Novel Writing Workshop from Writers Online Workshops
: In this workshop you will work with a published novelist to develop an idea suitable for a novel. When you are finished, you will have developed a working outline for your entire novel and you will have written and revised the opening chapters (up to 12,000 words) with your instructor s feedback. Plus! In the Extended version of this workshop, you will have more time to work on your reading and writing assignments. This is the ideal starting place for those whose busy lives don't allow for much writing time each week.
In order to get the most from this workshop, you should already have a very good grasp of mechanics and more...
: In this workshop you will work with a published novelist to develop an idea suitable for a novel. When you are finished, you will have developed a working outline for your entire novel and you will have written and revised the opening chapters (up to 12,000 words) with your instructor s feedback. Plus! In the Extended version of this workshop, you will have more time to work on your reading and writing assignments. This is the ideal starting place for those whose busy lives don't allow for much writing time each week.
In order to get the most from this workshop, you should already have a very good grasp of mechanics and more...Focus on the Nonfiction Magazine Article from Writers Online Workshops
: In this workshop, you will work with a published article writer to develop, research and write two articles suitable for publication in magazines you ve identified as appropriate markets. You will get feedback from your instructor on your first and second draft of both your articles.
To get the most from this workshop, you should already have a very good grasp of mechanics and composition, as well as an understanding of basic creative writing skills and techniques (the Fundamentals of Nonfiction Writing Workshop is strongly recommended as a preliminary).
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: In this workshop, you will work with a published article writer to develop, research and write two articles suitable for publication in magazines you ve identified as appropriate markets. You will get feedback from your instructor on your first and second draft of both your articles.
To get the most from this workshop, you should already have a very good grasp of mechanics and composition, as well as an understanding of basic creative writing skills and techniques (the Fundamentals of Nonfiction Writing Workshop is strongly recommended as a preliminary).
more...Focus on the Novel from Writers Online Workshops
: In this workshop you will work with a published novelist to develop an idea suitable for a novel. When you are finished, you will have developed a working outline for your entire novel and you will have written and revised the opening chapters (up to 12,000 words) with your instructor s feedback. In order to get the most from this workshop, you should already have a very good grasp of mechanics and composition, as well as an understanding of basic fiction-writing skills and techniques (the Fundamentals of Fiction Writing Workshop is strongly recommended as a preliminary).
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: In this workshop you will work with a published novelist to develop an idea suitable for a novel. When you are finished, you will have developed a working outline for your entire novel and you will have written and revised the opening chapters (up to 12,000 words) with your instructor s feedback. In order to get the most from this workshop, you should already have a very good grasp of mechanics and composition, as well as an understanding of basic fiction-writing skills and techniques (the Fundamentals of Fiction Writing Workshop is strongly recommended as a preliminary).
more...Focus on the Personal/Family Memoir from Writers Online Workshops
: This workshop will give you an understanding of the various approaches to personal/family memoir writing and provide you with professional feedback on your specific memoir project. When you're finished, you will have written and revised chapters of your personal/family memoir (up to 12,000 words) and you will have developed a working outline for the entire book. To get the most from this workshop you should already have a good grasp of mechanics and composition, as well as an understanding of basic life stories writing skills and techniques (the Fundamentals of Personal/more...
: This workshop will give you an understanding of the various approaches to personal/family memoir writing and provide you with professional feedback on your specific memoir project. When you're finished, you will have written and revised chapters of your personal/family memoir (up to 12,000 words) and you will have developed a working outline for the entire book. To get the most from this workshop you should already have a good grasp of mechanics and composition, as well as an understanding of basic life stories writing skills and techniques (the Fundamentals of Personal/Focus on the Short Story from Writers Online Workshops
: In this workshop you will work with a published short story writer to develop and refine your story ideas. When you're finished, you will have written and revised two complete short stories (up to 4,500 words each). You will get feedback from your instructor on your first and second draft of both your articles. Students are expected to already possess a good grasp of mechanics and composition, as well as an understanding of basic fiction-writing skills and techniques (the Fundamentals of Fiction Writing Workshop is strongly recommended as a preliminary).
This workshop more...
: In this workshop you will work with a published short story writer to develop and refine your story ideas. When you're finished, you will have written and revised two complete short stories (up to 4,500 words each). You will get feedback from your instructor on your first and second draft of both your articles. Students are expected to already possess a good grasp of mechanics and composition, as well as an understanding of basic fiction-writing skills and techniques (the Fundamentals of Fiction Writing Workshop is strongly recommended as a preliminary).
This workshop more...Focus on Writing for Children from Writers Online Workshops
: The goal of this intermediate-level workshop is to explain the practical why behind writing technique/literary devices and showing writers the when, where and how to translate the concepts of writing for children into story text. You will work with a professional children s author who will help you take your writing skills to the next level. The course will help you develop rules, checks, and rewriting procedures for a writing process that brings everything down to the most basic level words; that is, how to write the words to apply the concepts. By the end of your class, your first draft will be more marketable through your understanding of the revision process more...
: The goal of this intermediate-level workshop is to explain the practical why behind writing technique/literary devices and showing writers the when, where and how to translate the concepts of writing for children into story text. You will work with a professional children s author who will help you take your writing skills to the next level. The course will help you develop rules, checks, and rewriting procedures for a writing process that brings everything down to the most basic level words; that is, how to write the words to apply the concepts. By the end of your class, your first draft will be more marketable through your understanding of the revision process more...Fundamentals of Fiction Writing from Writers Online Workshops
: If you're really serious about writing fiction, you'll need to acquaint yourself with the techniques generations of fiction writers have used to bring their characters and stories to life. The goal of this workshop is to provide you with an understanding of these fundamental techniques and to encourage through the use of creativity exercises, hands-on writing assignments and constructive critical feedback the development of your individual style and creative expression.
You don't have to decide yet whether your ultimate goal is a collection of short stories or The Great American Novel, because the focus in more...
: If you're really serious about writing fiction, you'll need to acquaint yourself with the techniques generations of fiction writers have used to bring their characters and stories to life. The goal of this workshop is to provide you with an understanding of these fundamental techniques and to encourage through the use of creativity exercises, hands-on writing assignments and constructive critical feedback the development of your individual style and creative expression.
You don't have to decide yet whether your ultimate goal is a collection of short stories or The Great American Novel, because the focus in more...Fundamentals of Life Stories Writing from Writers Online Workshops
: In this workshop you will learn fundamental creative writing techniques that will help you explore personal and family stories and record life experiences in ways that are creative, entertaining and personally meaningful. This class encourages personal discovery and the development of individual style through the use of directed journaling, hands-on writing exercises, and constructive critical feedback.
This workshop will consist of six two-week sessions. Each session will include online lectures and associated textbook reading assignments, along with writing assignments incorporating the techniques learned in the session, which you will submit to the instructor more...
: In this workshop you will learn fundamental creative writing techniques that will help you explore personal and family stories and record life experiences in ways that are creative, entertaining and personally meaningful. This class encourages personal discovery and the development of individual style through the use of directed journaling, hands-on writing exercises, and constructive critical feedback.
This workshop will consist of six two-week sessions. Each session will include online lectures and associated textbook reading assignments, along with writing assignments incorporating the techniques learned in the session, which you will submit to the instructor more...Fundamentals of Nonfiction Writing workshop from Writers Online Workshops
: Nonfiction appeals to the amateur historian/anthropologist/psychologist/biographer in all of us. But contemporary nonfiction is about a lot more than just facts and figures and interview quotes. Contemporary readers expect their nonfiction to be engaging, compelling and entertaining as well as informative.
In this workshop we ll concentrate on the basic creative (yes, creative) techniques associated with all types of nonfiction writing. You will be encouraged through the use of creative exercises, hands-on writing assignments, and constructive critical feedback to develop practical skills and your own individual style. You will also learn the basics of more...
: Nonfiction appeals to the amateur historian/anthropologist/psychologist/biographer in all of us. But contemporary nonfiction is about a lot more than just facts and figures and interview quotes. Contemporary readers expect their nonfiction to be engaging, compelling and entertaining as well as informative.
In this workshop we ll concentrate on the basic creative (yes, creative) techniques associated with all types of nonfiction writing. You will be encouraged through the use of creative exercises, hands-on writing assignments, and constructive critical feedback to develop practical skills and your own individual style. You will also learn the basics of more...Fundamentals of Poetry Writing workshop from Writers Online Workshops
: In this workshop, you will gain a working knowledge of the basic poetic forms and the fundamental techniques of writing both rhymed and free verse. But this is not a class for beginners only it is also for more experienced poets looking to take their work to the next level through a thorough understanding of classical poetic structures and techniques. This workshop encourages personal discovery and the development of individual poetic "voice" through the use of directed exploration, hands-on writing exercises, and constructive critical feedback from a professional, published poet. When you have completed the workshop, you will have developed a body of poetic work more...
: In this workshop, you will gain a working knowledge of the basic poetic forms and the fundamental techniques of writing both rhymed and free verse. But this is not a class for beginners only it is also for more experienced poets looking to take their work to the next level through a thorough understanding of classical poetic structures and techniques. This workshop encourages personal discovery and the development of individual poetic "voice" through the use of directed exploration, hands-on writing exercises, and constructive critical feedback from a professional, published poet. When you have completed the workshop, you will have developed a body of poetic work more...Fundamentals of Writing for Children from Writers Online Workshops
: The goal of this workshop is to provide you with an understanding of the fundamental techniques of writing stories for young readers and to encourage through the use of creativity exercises, hands-on writing assignments and constructive critical feedback the development of your individual style and creative expression. While the focus will be on fiction, you can apply these techniques to children's nonfiction as well. You may work on one or several projects of your choice in this workshop anything for readers from ages five-fifteen (stories for very young children can be used for class assignments, but to get the most from this workshop, you may want to try more...
: The goal of this workshop is to provide you with an understanding of the fundamental techniques of writing stories for young readers and to encourage through the use of creativity exercises, hands-on writing assignments and constructive critical feedback the development of your individual style and creative expression. While the focus will be on fiction, you can apply these techniques to children's nonfiction as well. You may work on one or several projects of your choice in this workshop anything for readers from ages five-fifteen (stories for very young children can be used for class assignments, but to get the most from this workshop, you may want to try more...Getting Started in Writing workshop from Writers Online Workshops
: Do you feel you have an aptitude for writing, but you've never had a chance to really give it serious attention? The Getting Started in Writing workshop will help you explore your writing interests and discover your personal aptitudes. We'll introduce you to a wide variety of categories of writing, and teach you basic techniques to improve your narrative skills through the use of creativity exercises, hands-on writing assignments and constructive critical feedback no matter what kind of writing you choose to pursue.
Please note: This workshop is intended to be an overview and more...
: Do you feel you have an aptitude for writing, but you've never had a chance to really give it serious attention? The Getting Started in Writing workshop will help you explore your writing interests and discover your personal aptitudes. We'll introduce you to a wide variety of categories of writing, and teach you basic techniques to improve your narrative skills through the use of creativity exercises, hands-on writing assignments and constructive critical feedback no matter what kind of writing you choose to pursue.
Please note: This workshop is intended to be an overview and more...Writing Effective Dialogue from Writers Online Workshops
: When you have completed this workshop, you should have a thorough understanding of dialogue in fiction from the mechanics of structure and punctuation to the use of dialogue as a tool for characterization and plotting. The workshop focus will be on character development and characterization techniques that can be applied to any long or short fiction form.
The workshop will consist of six one-week sessions. Each session will include online lectures and associated textbook reading assignments, along with a writing assignment to be submitted to the instructor for private review. In addition, work will be posted each session for group critique. Throughout the workshop more...
: When you have completed this workshop, you should have a thorough understanding of dialogue in fiction from the mechanics of structure and punctuation to the use of dialogue as a tool for characterization and plotting. The workshop focus will be on character development and characterization techniques that can be applied to any long or short fiction form.
The workshop will consist of six one-week sessions. Each session will include online lectures and associated textbook reading assignments, along with a writing assignment to be submitted to the instructor for private review. In addition, work will be posted each session for group critique. Throughout the workshop more...Writing the Nonfiction Book Proposal from Writers Online Workshops
: In this workshop you will work with a published book author to put together a winning proposal for your book idea. At the conclusion of this workshop, you will have written a proposal package consisting of a query/cover letter, a chapter-by-chapter outline, and sample chapters ready to submit to agents or publishers (up to 12,000 words total). To get the most from this workshop, you should have a well-developed book idea, as well as an understanding of basic nonfiction writing skills and techniques (the Fundamentals of Nonfiction Writing Workshop is strongly more...
: In this workshop you will work with a published book author to put together a winning proposal for your book idea. At the conclusion of this workshop, you will have written a proposal package consisting of a query/cover letter, a chapter-by-chapter outline, and sample chapters ready to submit to agents or publishers (up to 12,000 words total). To get the most from this workshop, you should have a well-developed book idea, as well as an understanding of basic nonfiction writing skills and techniques (the Fundamentals of Nonfiction Writing Workshop is strongly more...Writing the Novel Proposal from Writers Online Workshops
: If your goal is to see your book commercially published, you need to know how to approach the editors and/or agents -- professionally and effectively. Creating a novel proposal may be the most difficult writing assignment you'll ever have to face. This workshop from WritersOnlineWorkshops.com will show you how to create this most important marketing tool -- and how to make sure your work catches the eye of an editor or agent.
At the conclusion of this workshop you will have developed a proposal package to submit to agents or editors including query/cover letter and synopsis. You will also revise and polish the more...
: If your goal is to see your book commercially published, you need to know how to approach the editors and/or agents -- professionally and effectively. Creating a novel proposal may be the most difficult writing assignment you'll ever have to face. This workshop from WritersOnlineWorkshops.com will show you how to create this most important marketing tool -- and how to make sure your work catches the eye of an editor or agent.
At the conclusion of this workshop you will have developed a proposal package to submit to agents or editors including query/cover letter and synopsis. You will also revise and polish the more...| Head Office |
