Course Title: QUESTING FOR A STORY
Hosted by: Young Voices Foundation
INSTRUCTOR: Catherine E. McLean
DATES: September 12 through 30, 2011 (Three weeks, 3 sessions). Click here for Course Schedule
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Interesting short stories that grab a reader's attention and keep them turning pages don't happen by accident. Regardless of genre, such stories have the same basic foundation, a blueprint, that ensure a satisfying read. This fundamentals course is for youth, novices through intermediate writers, in 7th through 12 grades who will learn:
* what the Developed Short Story's foundation is
* what an "interesting" protagonist is
* why setting is not just scenery
* how choosing the right antagonist showcases "the story problem"
* what craft elements are must-haves if the story is to make it to an editor's desk for publication
This is not a lecture but a hands-on course where students are encouraged to ask questions, participate in discussions, and to share the information garnered from simple assignments.
BONUS: A free "Cheat Sheet" of Bloopers and Blunders (listing 46 common mistakes made in writing fiction) will be given to every student who completes this course.
LIMITED CLASS SIZE!
Enroll now--$60 regular fee but SAVE $10 with an EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION
The Early-Bird Discount expires September 5th, 2011
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Catherine E. McLean (www.WritersCheatSheets.com) is a published short story writer who has been giving writing workshop since 1998 (both in person and online) and had two dozen articles published on the devices and techniques of writing fiction. She knows talent will take a writer only so far, that craft enhances talent, and that craft can be learned.
To read more about Catherine, click here.
TESTIMONIALS:
She made excellent suggestions, sent great tips, and overall has inspired me to keep writing and working on craft. I have wanted this kind of help for a long time. -- K.T., KY
I know I have much to learn on the craft, but Catherine has given me hope that I can do this, I can learn and improve. -- H. B., Dallastown PA
Not only did Catherine take time to answer all of my questions, she elaborated on each with examples I easily understood . . . She knows her stuff! -- T.W., Houston TX
She knows the mechanics of writing and the structure of story inside and out. -- J. E., Pittsburgh PA
Her classes are not to be missed! -- A.E., Ripley NY
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