August 2, 2014
Presenter: Kerri-Leigh Grady, a Senior Editor with Entangled Publishing
Morning Workshop: Kerri will give a presentation called, "The Narrative Elements of Romance." Following that presentation she will do a mini session called “Write Fresh” which will be a group work session. Afternoon Workshop: Pitches with Kerri and group craft sessions. |
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Welcome!Carolina Romance Writers was founded in 1984 with the purpose of bringing together local published authors and future writers of romance novels, offering support, guidance, and aid in successfully landing a publishing contract and honing our craft.
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UPCOMING ONLINE WORKSHOPS
August 2014
WORKSHOP: The Art of Blurb Writing
INSTRUCTOR: Beth Fred
DATE: August 4 - 17, 2014
TYPE: Mini, (Two-Week-long) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $10 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $15
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: "The Art of Blurb Writing" focuses on helping writers use a streamlined process to create a blurb that can be used for a self published author's cover copy or an aspiring writer's query. The class uses the traditional three act structure to make blurb writing easy. Allowing the major seven plot points to create your blurb also makes it easy to write your dreaded 1-2 page synopsis most agents require. Students will end the class with a completed blurb that can be used as either cover copy or for a query.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
I'm Beth Fred. I'm represented by the always amazing Kathleen Rushall of Marsal Lyons Literary Agency. I have a self-published short series "The Marlowe Girls" and my debut YA novel is in the acquisitions process at an imprint of Harlequin. I queried with a 50% full request rate and had to pull fulls when I accepted my agent. I know that's not a normal thing to find in a bio, but since this is a blurb class I think it matters. I recently taught this class for OIRWA and they've invited me back for next year. I'll be teaching this class in the summer for Savvy Authors and I've done modified versions in oral presentations.
Registration Deadline: July 31, 2014 Register Here
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
INSTRUCTOR: Beth Fred
DATE: August 4 - 17, 2014
TYPE: Mini, (Two-Week-long) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $10 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $15
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: "The Art of Blurb Writing" focuses on helping writers use a streamlined process to create a blurb that can be used for a self published author's cover copy or an aspiring writer's query. The class uses the traditional three act structure to make blurb writing easy. Allowing the major seven plot points to create your blurb also makes it easy to write your dreaded 1-2 page synopsis most agents require. Students will end the class with a completed blurb that can be used as either cover copy or for a query.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
I'm Beth Fred. I'm represented by the always amazing Kathleen Rushall of Marsal Lyons Literary Agency. I have a self-published short series "The Marlowe Girls" and my debut YA novel is in the acquisitions process at an imprint of Harlequin. I queried with a 50% full request rate and had to pull fulls when I accepted my agent. I know that's not a normal thing to find in a bio, but since this is a blurb class I think it matters. I recently taught this class for OIRWA and they've invited me back for next year. I'll be teaching this class in the summer for Savvy Authors and I've done modified versions in oral presentations.
Registration Deadline: July 31, 2014 Register Here
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
September 2014
WORKSHOP: Audiobooks A-Z
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer L. Hart
DATE: September
TYPE: Regular, (Four Week-long) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $15 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $25
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Everything you wanted to know to turn your novel into a phenomenal listening experience. Wherever you are in your publishing career, expanding into audio is a fun and fruitful undertaking. Find out everything from how to write ready to narrate books, choosing the right person to produce your book and how to turn a profit while reaching a brand new audience through the ACX program.
The first two weeks will focus on improving writing to make narration ready books and attract talented voice actors. The second two weeks is a step-by-step process of novel to audiobook, focusing on the ACX program. With multiple audiobooks to her credit, including The Misadventures of the Laundry Hag series, Stellar Timing and Daisy Dominatrix, Jennifer has the experience to streamline the process and help you take the plunge into a whole new world of publishing.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Jennifer L Hart knows that surviving as military spouse takes persistence, comfort food and a stellar sense of humor. Her books often focus on people who've lived the military lifestyle and zany antics of neurotic heroines, who like to eat, drink and have fun. Her works include the Misadventures of the Laundry Hag mystery series, the Damaged Goods mystery series and Murder Al Dente, coming soon from Gemma Halliday Presents.
Visit Jenn online at jenniferlhart.com or laundryhag.com
Registration Deadline: August 28, 2014 Register Here
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer L. Hart
DATE: September
TYPE: Regular, (Four Week-long) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $15 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $25
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Everything you wanted to know to turn your novel into a phenomenal listening experience. Wherever you are in your publishing career, expanding into audio is a fun and fruitful undertaking. Find out everything from how to write ready to narrate books, choosing the right person to produce your book and how to turn a profit while reaching a brand new audience through the ACX program.
The first two weeks will focus on improving writing to make narration ready books and attract talented voice actors. The second two weeks is a step-by-step process of novel to audiobook, focusing on the ACX program. With multiple audiobooks to her credit, including The Misadventures of the Laundry Hag series, Stellar Timing and Daisy Dominatrix, Jennifer has the experience to streamline the process and help you take the plunge into a whole new world of publishing.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Jennifer L Hart knows that surviving as military spouse takes persistence, comfort food and a stellar sense of humor. Her books often focus on people who've lived the military lifestyle and zany antics of neurotic heroines, who like to eat, drink and have fun. Her works include the Misadventures of the Laundry Hag mystery series, the Damaged Goods mystery series and Murder Al Dente, coming soon from Gemma Halliday Presents.
Visit Jenn online at jenniferlhart.com or laundryhag.com
Registration Deadline: August 28, 2014 Register Here
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
