Patti Fischer 0 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 I'm going to start posting some of the listings off the Chapter Events Yahoo group of workshops, etc, as I have the time. If you don't belong to the Chapter Events Yahoo group and are interested, I encourage you to join at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chapterevents/ **Group membership is restricted to RWA members** Messages 1a. Workshop - Designed to Sell...How to Enhance Your Writing's Curb App Posted by: "Beth Caudill" Sat Jan 22, 2011 1:26 pm (PST) February Online Workshop Registration Deadline WhenTuesday, Jan 25, 2011 Wherehttp://heartofcarolina.org/online-classes.html <http://heartofcarolina.org/online-classes.html> (map <http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=http%3A%2F%2Fheartofcarolina.org%2F\ online-classes.html> ) DescriptionDesigned to Sell…How to Enhance Your Writing's Curb Appeal Instructors: Grammar Divas -- Annie Oortman and Darlene Buchholz When: February 1-28, 2011 Cost: $20 for HCRW and Carolina Romance Writers Members, $25 for All Others WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION In today's buyer's market, anything you can do to enhance your manuscript's appeal puts you one step ahead of everyone else trying to sell. By taking a look at your writing with a fresh eye, you'll discover ways to make the most of your writing's appearance, readability, and impact. The Grammar Divas share episodes of popular writing improvement shows such as Dream Words, This Old Sentence, Extreme Makeover: Paragraph Edition, Trading Spaces, Fun Shui, and Designed to Sell. You leave the workshop with decorating ideas, remodeling projects, and prose improvements that can make your manuscript appealing to a potential buyer… an editor! INSTRUCTOR BIOS Grammar wasn't Annie Oortman's first love (actually, it was a cute boy in her second-grade class named Henry Talley) or even her second (avoiding barn work). However, after getting an A for content but an F for readability on a third-grade book report, she learned having great ideas was one thing, communicating them well on paper another. Annie became a disciple of the church of Proper Grammar and card-carrying member of The Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar (www.spogg.org <http://www.spogg.org/> ). Nowadays, she diagrams sentences for fun (yes, for fun), corrects her children when they say "I did good on the test" (I did well.), and argues with fellow grammar devotees on the acceptability of ending a sentence with a preposition (don't do it). BTW, Annie is hoping to see her name on the cover of a fiction novel soon... very soon. (And, if you're wondering, Henry Talley never even noticed Annie as he had a mad crush on blonde-haired, blue-eyed Libby Boxler.) Darlene Buchholz fell in love in the first grade with a boy named Neil. He shared his crackers and milk at recess after someone took her snack and never got caught. She's loved romance and intrigue ever since. By the third grade, she discovered Nancy Drew mysteries and developed a great passion for perky heroines who drove convertibles (proof they were in charge of their own lives). She wrote her own one-hundred-page mysteries, giving the heroine a much better hero than wimpy Ned Nickerson, who seemed more fashion accessory than hero. What woman wouldn't prefer a cowboy or a cop named…well, Neil, of course? Darlene never thought of grammar as a challenge. It was, instead, a tool to help her express the ideas she felt passionate about. She served as a peer mentor in junior high and high school. Becoming a high school English teacher was a natural for Darlene. She loved sharing ideas expressed in great literature and exposition. Now, family raised, Darlene has decided to write stories again. She writes romantic suspense, and sometimes her heroines drive trucks rather than convertibles. Her heroes are still cowboys and cops. She hopes to publish soon. BTW… Darlene disagrees with Annie about the acceptability of ending a sentence with a preposition. Yes, you can! No one, absolutely no one, including Annie, says: On what did you step? Not in casual conversation and not in situations where you'd like to impress the committee in charge of awarding you a grant or a fellowship. We all say: What did you step on? Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (3) 1b. Workshop - Designed to Sell...How to Enhance Your Writing's Curb App Posted by: "Beth Caudill" Jan 22, 2011 5:48 pm (PST) *****Permission to Forward Granted and Encouraged***** February Online Workshop Registration Deadline WhenTuesday, Jan 25, 2011 Wherehttp://heartofcarolina.org/online-classes.html <http://heartofcarolina.org/online-classes.html> (map <http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=http%3A%2F%2Fheartofcarolina.org%2F\ online-classes.html> ) DescriptionDesigned to Sell…How to Enhance Your Writing's Curb Appeal Instructors: Grammar Divas -- Annie Oortman and Darlene Buchholz When: February 1-28, 2011 Cost: $20 for HCRW and Carolina Romance Writers Members, $25 for All Others WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION In today's buyer's market, anything you can do to enhance your manuscript's appeal puts you one step ahead of everyone else trying to sell. By taking a look at your writing with a fresh eye, you'll discover ways to make the most of your writing's appearance, readability, and impact. The Grammar Divas share episodes of popular writing improvement shows such as Dream Words, This Old Sentence, Extreme Makeover: Paragraph Edition, Trading Spaces, Fun Shui, and Designed to Sell. You leave the workshop with decorating ideas, remodeling projects, and prose improvements that can make your manuscript appealing to a potential buyer… an editor! INSTRUCTOR BIOS Grammar wasn't Annie Oortman's first love (actually, it was a cute boy in her second-grade class named Henry Talley) or even her second (avoiding barn work). However, after getting an A for content but an F for readability on a third-grade book report, she learned having great ideas was one thing, communicating them well on paper another. Annie became a disciple of the church of Proper Grammar and card-carrying member of The Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar (www.spogg.org <http://www.spogg.org/> ). Nowadays, she diagrams sentences for fun (yes, for fun), corrects her children when they say "I did good on the test" (I did well.), and argues with fellow grammar devotees on the acceptability of ending a sentence with a preposition (don't do it). BTW, Annie is hoping to see her name on the cover of a fiction novel soon... very soon. (And, if you're wondering, Henry Talley never even noticed Annie as he had a mad crush on blonde-haired, blue-eyed Libby Boxler.) Darlene Buchholz fell in love in the first grade with a boy named Neil. He shared his crackers and milk at recess after someone took her snack and never got caught. She's loved romance and intrigue ever since. By the third grade, she discovered Nancy Drew mysteries and developed a great passion for perky heroines who drove convertibles (proof they were in charge of their own lives). She wrote her own one-hundred-page mysteries, giving the heroine a much better hero than wimpy Ned Nickerson, who seemed more fashion accessory than hero. What woman wouldn't prefer a cowboy or a cop named…well, Neil, of course? Darlene never thought of grammar as a challenge. It was, instead, a tool to help her express the ideas she felt passionate about. She served as a peer mentor in junior high and high school. Becoming a high school English teacher was a natural for Darlene. She loved sharing ideas expressed in great literature and exposition. Now, family raised, Darlene has decided to write stories again. She writes romantic suspense, and sometimes her heroines drive trucks rather than convertibles. Her heroes are still cowboys and cops. She hopes to publish soon. BTW… Darlene disagrees with Annie about the acceptability of ending a sentence with a preposition. Yes, you can! No one, absolutely no one, including Annie, says: On what did you step? Not in casual conversation and not in situations where you'd like to impress the committee in charge of awarding you a grant or a fellowship. We all say: What did you step on? Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (3) 2a. The Journey Cycle -- Presented by Robin Matheson Posted by: "Bonnie Johnston" Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:34 pm (PST) \\***** Permission to Forward Granted and Encouraged *****// The Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter of RWA Presents The Journey Cycle -- Presented by Robin Matheson January 31, 2011 through February 27, 2011 http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=101 Is your protagonist poised at the Edge of the Forest, negotiating the Trail of Breadcrumbs, or facing the Mirror on the Wall? To reach a satisfying ending to any story, be it romance or another genre, each step in the Journey requires careful deliberation if your hero or heroine is to pass the Glass Slipper Test. This course uses the familiar, symbolic world of Fairy Tales to reinterpret the Heros Journey into easy to understand motifs. As a story building tool, the course examines key issues and poses a series of questions about each stage to help writers "troubleshoot" their way to the next "level". A 2-part assignment is included with each of the 12 lectures. Whether you are seeking a better understanding of the journey process to create a stronger story structure or you are looking for some brainstorming ideas to conquer a certain leg of that journey, this course is for you! WHERE: This workshop will be conducted via a Yahoo! email loop. Email invitations will be sent 48 hours prior to the beginning of the workshop. HOW: Just register for the workshop and complete the payment process via PayPal. The cost is $15.00 for FFnP members and $25.00 for non-FFnP members. If you are a member of FFnP be sure you are logged into the website before you register to get the member price. Payment is due at time of registration. REGISTRATION: http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=101 WHO: Award winning author Robin Matheson holds an honors specialist degree in Classical Civilization and English and a Master of Education. She's taught numerous courses at college, overseas and more recently online courses on writing. One of Robin's greatest passions is traveling. In addition to their home base, she and her family have also lived in South East Asia and South Africa. Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (2) 3a. Creating Memorable Characters -- Presented by Sue Viders and Becky M Posted by: "Bonnie Johnston" Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:34 pm (PST) \\***** Permission to Forward Granted and Encouraged *****// The Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter of RWA Presents Creating Memorable Characters -- Presented by Sue Viders and Becky Martinez January 31, 2011 through February 27, 2011 http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=185 Need some help developing characters who leap off the page? Want to get to know what makes your characters tick so that you can turn them into real flesh and blood heroes and heroines? Join us for a workshop that will help you learn how to make the characters in your books come alive. Discover how you can turn your hero and heroine from wooden figures into realistic people your readers will remember long after they put down the book. Find out what it takes to develop your characters and then try using some of the useful tools in hands on exercises that can help you each time you tackle the problem of creating a new character, whether it be your heroine, hero or the villain. By the end of the workshop, each participant will know how to fully develop their characters and will take home the resources to help create truly memorable characters on their own. Get some practical help from two of the authors of the book 10 STEPS TO CREATING MEMORABLE CHARACTERS! WHERE: This workshop will be conducted via a Yahoo! email loop. Email invitations will be sent 48 hours prior to the beginning of the workshop. HOW: Just register for the workshop and complete the payment process via PayPal. The cost is $15.00 for FFnP members and $25.00 for non-FFnP members. If you are a member of FFnP be sure you are logged into the website before you register to get the member price. Payment is due at time of registration. REGISTRATION: http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=185 WHO: Sue Viders is the author of more than 20 books, numerous articles and columns for both artists and writers. Her writing book Heroes and Heroines, Sixteen Master Archetypes, is used in many college and university writing courses. Her latest book, 10 Steps to Creating Memorable Characters is gaining use as a practical workbook for writers who want to develop their characters. She is a practicing artist, seminar leader, and educator with on-line classes both for writers and artists. Her latest product for writers is Deal a Story; an interactive card game consisting of 101 cards and six sections and is based on her Heroes and Heroines book. Becky Martinez is an award-winning former broadcast journalist and published author. Her latest book, Deadly Messages was published by The Wild Rose Press in February 2010. Her first romance novel, Love on Deck, was an Aspen Gold finalist. She has had several short stories published and contributed a short story to The Trouble with Romance, an anthology that was a 2007 New Mexico Book Award finalist. She was also one of the co-authors of Ten Steps to Creating Memorable Characters, a workbook for writers. Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (2) 4. Cracking the Romance Code -- Presented by Kimberly Llewellyn Posted by: "Bonnie Johnston" Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:38 pm (PST) \\***** Permission to Forward Granted and Encouraged *****// The Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter of RWA Presents Cracking the Romance Code -- Presented by Kimberly Llewellyn February 7, 2011 through February 25, 2011 http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=281 When it comes to writing the romance novel, everyone wants to know the secret handshake--there isnt one! But by understanding the romance novel's embedded core romance elements, you can unlock the code to writing a compelling story of your own. Book Sense Notable Pick recipient, author, Kimberly Llewellyn, shares how to decode the secrets to writing the quintessential romance novel and create a captivating read. At the end of this workshop you will recognize the romance codes more easily in books and incorporate them into your own writing. Also, you'll be able to speak the code with authors, agents, and editors. Lastly, Kimberly will share other authors' significant ah-ha moments and hopefully inspire some of your own. Audience: A good workshop for beginners looking to break into the romance genre. Also very good for those romance writers who've been writing for a while and want to take their writing to the next level by understanding the nuances of the romance code. Prior to the workshop: You can pick your own favorite romance novel that youve read several times; it will serve as a fun tool for you. Feel free to keep his favorite story in mind as you learn about and recognize the romance code. Introduction Review of the course: We'll start off easy and light, reviewing the basics, and then dig deeper with each new lesson using analysis and self-directed assignments. Lesson One The power of love What makes the language of romance writing so special? MSMs: A review of metaphor, simile, and motif Lesson Two Romance codes on the outside Analysis of cover: genre hook(s), title, artwork, back cover copy Lesson Three The A.C.E. opening: Part I What A.C.E. stands for in your novel's opening Activity of the opening and the inciting incident Lesson Four The A.C.E. opening: Part II Taking internal and external conflict to the next level to get the editor's attention Lesson Five The A.C.E. opening: Part III Attraction, romantic conflict, and resistance Lesson Six The A.C.E. opening: Part IV Emotion: Using deep emotional codes that captivate your reader and create a compelling read Lesson Seven Character codes: characterization and emotion techniques that go beyond a "sympathetic" character Code Word: H.E.R.O. What does it stand for? Lesson Eight The Romance Plot Key romantic plot points that make up the spine of your story Romance beats checklist and literary devices that serve the romance story well Lesson Nine Speaking the code to industry professionals Hot buttons to generate editor/agent interest Editorial codes: understanding an editor's or agent's needs WHERE: This workshop will be conducted via a Yahoo! email loop. Email invitations will be sent 48 hours prior to the beginning of the workshop. HOW: Just register for the workshop and complete the payment process via PayPal. The cost is $15.00 for FFnP members and $25.00 for non-FFnP members. If you are a member of FFnP be sure you are logged into the website before you register to get the member price. Payment is due at time of registration. REGISTRATION: http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=281 WHO: Known as "the Wedding Writer," Kimberly Llewellyn has worked with four publishing houses over the years and is the author of five contemporary novels. Currently, she writes for Berkley Books, part of Penguin. Her latest releases include two humorous comedic womens fiction novels in trade paperback, Tulle Little, Tulle Late and The Quest for the Holy Veil. Prior to these, she wrote three short contemporary romances for Avalon and Kensington and worked on nonfiction projects for Prentice Hall as a corporate writer for NAI. Shes written articles for newsletters as well as the Romance Writers Report and stories for the confessions market. She gives writing workshops, in person and online, and is the author of I Want to Be an Author: Now What? (June 2010), which is geared toward new writers. She also enjoys promoting fiction for women to the media, from newspaper interviews to guest appearances on television. After earning a Bachelors Degree in English with a concentration in Media Communications, she worked in the field of advertising, then in desktop publishing as a corporate writer and editor, until working full time as a novelist. Her website is: www.KimberlyLlewellyn.com Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (1) 5. The Plotting Wheel -- Presented by Sue Viders and Becky Martinez Posted by: "Bonnie Johnston" Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:45 pm (PST) \\***** Permission to Forward Granted and Encouraged *****// The Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter of RWA Presents The Plotting Wheel -- Presented by Sue Viders and Becky Martinez February 28, 2011 through March 27, 2011 http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=269 Coming up with an idea for a book is never easy, but plotting that novel once you have an idea or perfect character can be a real mystery. The Plotting Wheel can help! Join two seasoned writers who have developed a new, logical way to figure out how to plot that next book. New writers looking to take the next step and published authors seeking a new method to plot will find this four-week class beneficial. From two of the co-authors of the book, Ten Steps to Creating Memorable Characters, the Plotting Wheel can help you with your next book. Need some help with your plot? Have an interesting story in your head but no idea where to go next? The Plotting Wheel may hold the answer. No matter what method of plotting a writer uses, there are certain elements that need to go into any well told story. This class introduces the various elements that make up the spokes of "The Plotting Wheel" and shows how to use those spokes to move your story along into a well-developed plot. The Plotting Wheel can help the writer make certain theyre headed in the right direction with their plot and that the story is moving forward through meaningful action, building tension and providing good pacing. The Plotting Wheel can help get a story off to a good beginning, work to prop up a sagging middle and provide assistance to insure a satisfying climax and conclusion. The class runs for four weeks and each lecture includes exercises on the various spokes in the Plotting Wheel. Both Becky and Sue individually critique completed exercises and answer questions and provide ideas for improving your work. WHERE: This workshop will be conducted via a Yahoo! email loop. Email invitations will be sent 48 hours prior to the beginning of the workshop. HOW: Just register for the workshop and complete the payment process via PayPal. The cost is $15.00 for FFnP members and $25.00 for non-FFnP members. If you are a member of FFnP be sure you are logged into the website before you register to get the member price. Payment is due at time of registration. REGISTRATION: http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=269 WHO: Sue Viders is the author of more than 20 books, numerous articles and columns for both artists and writers. Her writing book Heroes and Heroines, Sixteen Master Archetypes, is used in many college and university writing courses. Her latest book, 10 Steps to Creating Memorable Characters is gaining use as a practical workbook for writers who want to develop their characters. She is a practicing artist, seminar leader, and educator with on-line classes both for writers and artists. Her latest product for writers is Deal a Story; an interactive card game consisting of 101 cards and six sections and is based on her Heroes and Heroines book. Becky Martinez is an award-winning former broadcast journalist and published author. Her latest book, Deadly Messages is a romantic suspense, published by The Wild Rose Press in February 2010. It received a Top Pick from Night Owl Reviews and Romantic Times Book Review gave it Four Stars. Her first romance novel, Love on Deck, was an Aspen Gold finalist. She has had several short stories published and contributed a short story to The Trouble with Romance, an anthology which was a 2007 New Mexico Book Award finalist. She is also one of the co-authors of Ten Steps to Creating Memorable Characters, a workbook for writers and has been teaching writing workshops online and in person for seven years. Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (1) 6. To Agent or Not to Agent -- Presented by Donna Alward Posted by: "Bonnie Johnston" Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:48 pm (PST) \\***** Permission to Forward Granted and Encouraged *****// The Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter of RWA Presents To Agent or Not to Agent -- Presented by Donna Alward February 28, 2011 through March 6, 2011 http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=271 Taught from the perspective of an author who started her career without an agent and now has representation, this workshop will cover topics concerning an agents role in your career, what you can (and should!) do yourself, how to get an agent and the dynamics of the agent/author relationship. This is a six part (one week) workshop with minimal optional assignments for participants. WHERE: This workshop will be conducted via a Yahoo! email loop. Email invitations will be sent 48 hours prior to the beginning of the workshop. HOW: Just register for the workshop and complete the payment process via PayPal. The cost is $10.00 for FFnP members and $20.00 for non-FFnP members. If you are a member of FFnP be sure you are logged into the website before you register to get the member price. Payment is due at time of registration. REGISTRATION: http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=271 WHO: A busy wife and mother of three (2 daughters and the family dog), Donna Alward believes hers is the best job in the world; a combination of stay-at-home mom and romance novelist. An avid reader since childhood, Donna always made up her own stories. She completed her Arts Degree in English Literature in 1994, but it wasnt until 2001 that she penned her first full-length novel, and found herself hooked on writing romance. In 2006 she sold her first manuscript, and currently writes warm, emotional stories for Harlequins Romance line and Samhain Publishing. Donna loves being back on the East Coast of Canada after nearly 12 years in Alberta where her Harlequin career began, writing about cowboys and the west. Donnas debut Romance, Hired by the Cowboy, was awarded the Booksellers Best Award in 2008 for Best Traditional Romance. With the Atlantic Ocean only minutes from her doorstep, Donna has found a fresh take on life and promises even more great romances in the near future! Donna loves to hear from readers; you can contact her through her website at www.donnaalward.com Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (1) 7. How to Final in the Golden Heart (or any contest) -- Presented by An Posted by: "Bonnie Johnston" Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:49 pm (PST) \\***** Permission to Forward Granted and Encouraged *****// The Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter of RWA Presents How to Final in the Golden Heart (or any contest) -- Presented by Ann Roth February 28, 2011 through March 6, 2011 http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=284 Contest judging is a subjective process. You'll never be able to please everyone. But you can do everything possible to make your contest entry the best it can be. During this one-week course, you will learn 10 nuts and bolts tools that will help you final in any writing contest. WHERE: This workshop will be conducted via a Yahoo! email loop. Email invitations will be sent 48 hours prior to the beginning of the workshop. HOW: Just register for the workshop and complete the payment process via PayPal. The cost is $10.00 for FFnP members and $20.00 for non-FFnP members. If you are a member of FFnP be sure you are logged into the website before you register to get the member price. Payment is due at time of registration. REGISTRATION: http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=284 WHO: Award-winning author Ann Roth lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband. After earning an MBA, she worked as a banker and corporate trainer. She gave up the corporate life to write, and if they awarded PhDs in writing happily ever after stories, she'd have one. In 1999 Ann won the prestigious Golden Heart award for unpublished writers for best long contemporary series. Since then she has sold over fifteen novels, both romance and women's fiction, a novella and a serialized online romance, and finaled in numerous contests for published authors. For a list of published novels and other information, visit www.annroth.net. Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (1) 8. Get the Most Out of Writer's Conferences -- Presented by Ann Roth Posted by: "Bonnie Johnston" Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:23 pm (PST) \\***** Permission to Forward Granted and Encouraged *****// The Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter of RWA Presents Get the Most Out of Writer's Conferences -- Presented by Ann Roth February 28, 2011 through March 6, 2011 http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=314 Whether you love conferences or dread them, you want to get the most out of the experience. This week-long class provides tools and tips to help you do just that. WHERE: This workshop will be conducted via a Yahoo! email loop. Email invitations will be sent 48 hours prior to the beginning of the workshop. HOW: Just register for the workshop and complete the payment process via PayPal. The cost is $10.00 for FFnP members and $20.00 for non-FFnP members. If you are a member of FFnP be sure you are logged into the website before you register to get the member price. Payment is due at time of registration. REGISTRATION: http://www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=314 WHO: Award-winning author Ann Roth lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband. After earning an MBA, she worked as a banker and corporate trainer. She gave up the corporate life to write, and if they awarded PhDs in writing happily ever after stories, she'd have one. In 1999 Ann won the prestigious Golden Heart award for unpublished writers for best long contemporary series. Since then she has sold over fifteen novels, both romance and women's fiction, a novella and a serialized online romance, and finaled in numerous contests for published authors. For a list of published novels and other information, visit www.annroth.net. Link to post Share on other sites
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