RWA Online's January workshop: Perfect People Are Boring

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PERFECT PEOPLE ARE BORING-

What You Need To Know About Character Growth presented by Beth Cornelison

FMI: http://www.rwaonlinechapter.org/campus.htm

Dates: January 7^th—18^th, 2013

Class Registration opens Dec 23st, 2012

In the workshop Perfect People Are Boring, you will look at memorable characters from classic romances and popular movies and show how their flaws set up story conflict and internal conflict. Learn how the plot points forced the character to make choices and learn from mistakes. Through these tests in the characters' growth arc, they learned and changed enough by the end of the story to make a sacrifice for love they wouldn't have been able to make at the start of the book or movie. Through this sacrifice, they earn their happily ever after. The instructor will explain these concepts, showing how to apply these techniques to build stronger plots and memorable characters.

Course Outline:

I. Introducing your Flawed character

A. Show him/her in action

B. Give him/her redeeming qualities

C. Challenge his/her self-concept

D. Call to Adventure from Hero's Journey

II. Back Your Flawed Character in a Corner (or two!)- CONFLICT

A. When tested, he/she will have to make choices

B. Good choices and Bad Choices

C. Reflection Time- What has he/she learned so far?

D. Illustrate Small Changes Through Actions

III. Sacrifice- The Ultimate Test of How They've Grown

A. Earn your HEA- Prove they've changed

B. Big or Small- It's the thought that counts

C. Reaping their reward- the HEA

Beth Cornelison’s bio

Award winning author Beth Cornelison received her degree in Public Relations from the University of Georgia. She debuted with Silhouette Intimate Moments in April 2005 and has published 16 more books with Harlequin since that time. Her October 2009 release, THE CHRISTMAS STRANGER, was a 2010 Rita finalist. She has published with Sourcebooks, Samhain, Five Star and her self-pubbed book, TRUST IN ME reached #1 on the Free Kindle bestsellers list in May 2012. Cornelison has served as the conference coordinator and contest coordinator for her local RWA chapter and has presented workshops online and to numerous conferences across the country. Mrs. Cornelison lives in Louisiana with her husband and son.

Registration Period: Dec 23rd through January 7^th

Registration Deadline: January 7^th, 2013

Note: Email us at workshops@rwaonlinechapter.org for questions. Workshops are archived for approximately two weeks after the course ends.

Workshop Registration Fee: $15

Note: Join our chapter and get the workshops for free.

Payment method: PAYPAL is recommended! Checks and money orders also accepted, but register early and mail your payment promptly. No person will be allowed in unless payment is received.

Format: Courses are conducted via online discussion (bulletin) board on the RWA® Online website (no email loops). Non-chapter members MUST complete both the workshop registration AND the discussion board login registration for access.

If you have any questions, feel free to email workshops@rwaonlinechapter.org

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Workshop registration is open.

Reminder to RWA Online members that you do not need to register. As a member you automatically get to take the workshop.