Online Workshops
Instructions
The Carolina Romance Writers® chapter is very proud to announce our Online Workshops!
Courses are run on an email listserve and feature various themes. The workshops are conducted via EMAIL only, no real-time or live chats. Participants will be added to the listserve for the period of the workshop, then removed when it is over. Workshops are open to everyone with email capability who wishes to participate, not just CRW or RWA® members. To become a member of CRW, click here. (You must be an RWA® member to join.)
Courses are run on an email listserve and feature various themes. The workshops are conducted via EMAIL only, no real-time or live chats. Participants will be added to the listserve for the period of the workshop, then removed when it is over. Workshops are open to everyone with email capability who wishes to participate, not just CRW or RWA® members. To become a member of CRW, click here. (You must be an RWA® member to join.)
REGISTRATION GUIDELINES:
- All payments for a workshop must be received by the registration deadline.
- Late payments will be applied to a future CRW workshop of your choosing.
- Workshops require a minimum of 10 participants. If less than 10 participants are registered by the deadline, then the workshop may be cancelled and you will be notified by email. Your registration fee will be applied to a future CRW workshop of your choosing.
- CRW is not responsible for technical issues and every effort will be made to reschedule workshops that are cancelled due to internet service problems. In the event that a workshop cannot be rescheduled, a credit will be issued toward another CRW workshop. CRW is not responsible for personal access issues. In the event that you are unable to access your paid workshop, a credit will be issued.
- REFUND POLICY - No registration fees will be refunded. All fees collected will be applied to a future CRW workshop of your choosing.
June 2013
WORKSHOP: Yummy Heros
INSTRUCTORS: Jackie Ivie & Teresa Bodwell
DATE: June 3 - 18, 2013
TYPE: Mini, (2 week) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $10 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $20
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: It is almost a truism in romance that our readers must relate to the heroine and fall in love with the hero. This workshop will focus on techniques the romance writer can use to portray her hero, how to depict him, who he is, and define those traits, characteristics, and nuances that make him a hero. Who is this man that will have readers swooning and turning the pages wanting more? This workshop answers that and more!
INSTRUCTOR BIOS:
Jackie Ivie is a native of Utah and attended the University of Utah on a full scholarship in Fine Art. She relocated to Wyoming for several years before moving to Alaska, where she lives with her husband, Two dogs, and the cat who is in charge of it all. Now retired, she spends her days puttering around with needle crafts, music, drawing, gardening, and reading. And if that doesn’t keep her occupied, she can be found researching and then writing about larger than life heroes and heroines, in other magnificent centuries, amid the grandeur of history…all while glancing occasionally at the magnificent, snow-capped mountain views through her windows. Jackie's newest titles for 2012 are SHOULD THERE BE, Vampire Assassin League #8 to be released in July, A PERFECT KNIGHT FOR LOVE, Book 9 in The Clans series and HIGHLAND HUNGER, Anthology are scheduled for release in September. You can visit Jackie at her website: http://www.jackieivie.com/
Teresa Bodwell lives in the West, where the mountains, rivers and sweeping plains inspire her stories of rugged characters. Tough heroines and courageous heroes who struggle for survival, for family and for love. She served in the U.S. Army where she helped make the world safe for John Phillip Sousa marches. After leaving the service, she received a BA from UCLA and went on to law school at the University of Oregon. As an attorney she has learned that life can be unfair and a happy outcome is not always possible. She enjoys writing stories where happy endings are guaranteed.
Registration Deadline: May 28, 2013 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
WORKSHOP: Yummy Heros
INSTRUCTORS: Jackie Ivie & Teresa Bodwell
DATE: June 3 - 18, 2013
TYPE: Mini, (2 week) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $10 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $20
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: It is almost a truism in romance that our readers must relate to the heroine and fall in love with the hero. This workshop will focus on techniques the romance writer can use to portray her hero, how to depict him, who he is, and define those traits, characteristics, and nuances that make him a hero. Who is this man that will have readers swooning and turning the pages wanting more? This workshop answers that and more!
INSTRUCTOR BIOS:
Jackie Ivie is a native of Utah and attended the University of Utah on a full scholarship in Fine Art. She relocated to Wyoming for several years before moving to Alaska, where she lives with her husband, Two dogs, and the cat who is in charge of it all. Now retired, she spends her days puttering around with needle crafts, music, drawing, gardening, and reading. And if that doesn’t keep her occupied, she can be found researching and then writing about larger than life heroes and heroines, in other magnificent centuries, amid the grandeur of history…all while glancing occasionally at the magnificent, snow-capped mountain views through her windows. Jackie's newest titles for 2012 are SHOULD THERE BE, Vampire Assassin League #8 to be released in July, A PERFECT KNIGHT FOR LOVE, Book 9 in The Clans series and HIGHLAND HUNGER, Anthology are scheduled for release in September. You can visit Jackie at her website: http://www.jackieivie.com/
Teresa Bodwell lives in the West, where the mountains, rivers and sweeping plains inspire her stories of rugged characters. Tough heroines and courageous heroes who struggle for survival, for family and for love. She served in the U.S. Army where she helped make the world safe for John Phillip Sousa marches. After leaving the service, she received a BA from UCLA and went on to law school at the University of Oregon. As an attorney she has learned that life can be unfair and a happy outcome is not always possible. She enjoys writing stories where happy endings are guaranteed.
Registration Deadline: May 28, 2013 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
June 2013
WORKSHOP: Inside the Male Mind: Writing Male POV
INSTRUCTORS: Cynthia Richards
DATE: June 17-28, 2013
TYPE: Mini, (2 week) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $10 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $20
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: We will delve into the male mind and cover many topics, including masculinity, the importance of winning, and sex. I will use some pop culture examples including television, books, and other media. Participants will be able to practice writing male POV (for their current POV) and feedback will be given.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Cynthia holds a BA in Sociology, a M.Ed. in Counseling, and teaches psychology at a local college. She is a member of RWA, NEORWA, and published with Ellora’s Cave
Registration Deadline: June 14, 2013 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
INSTRUCTORS: Cynthia Richards
DATE: June 17-28, 2013
TYPE: Mini, (2 week) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $10 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $20
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: We will delve into the male mind and cover many topics, including masculinity, the importance of winning, and sex. I will use some pop culture examples including television, books, and other media. Participants will be able to practice writing male POV (for their current POV) and feedback will be given.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Cynthia holds a BA in Sociology, a M.Ed. in Counseling, and teaches psychology at a local college. She is a member of RWA, NEORWA, and published with Ellora’s Cave
Registration Deadline: June 14, 2013 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
July 2013
WORKSHOP: Vampires and Werewolves
Along the Silk Road & Beyond
INSTRUCTORS: Jacquie Rogers and Eilis Flynn
DATE: July 1 - 31, 2013
TYPE: Regular, (Month-long) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $15 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $25 Title of Workshop:
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Stories about vampires and werewolves can be found virtually all over the world, in many places and ways you may not expect. The names may change and even some of what they can do, but whatever you call them, the legends about vampires and werewolves have long been a part of human history. Let's look at those myths around the world following the Silk Road, that series of routes that was integral to traders long before the Christian era began. We'll look at vampires and werewolves in places you would never suspect and those you would, starting in Hollywood, CA, home of Tinkerbell, and jumping over to the British Isles and Europe, heading south to the Easts, Near and Middle and Far, and go beyond.
INSTRUCTOR BIOS:
Jacquie Rogers is a former software designer, campaign manager, deli clerk, and cow milker, but has always been a bookworm. She writes fantasy romance (Faery Special Romances, Faery Merry Christmas), and western romance (historical: Hearts of Owyhee series, contemporary: Down Home Ever Lovin’ Mule Blues). Much Ado About Marshals won the Western category of the RttA Contest. Please visit her at www.JacquieRogers.com, Facebook, or Twitter.
Eilis Flynn started writing about the fantastical early on, selling stories about the Superman family to DC Comics. These days, she writes fantasy romance for various publishers. She can be reached at www.eilisflynn.com.
Registration Deadline: June 26, 2013 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
INSTRUCTORS: Jacquie Rogers and Eilis Flynn
DATE: July 1 - 31, 2013
TYPE: Regular, (Month-long) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $15 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $25 Title of Workshop:
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Stories about vampires and werewolves can be found virtually all over the world, in many places and ways you may not expect. The names may change and even some of what they can do, but whatever you call them, the legends about vampires and werewolves have long been a part of human history. Let's look at those myths around the world following the Silk Road, that series of routes that was integral to traders long before the Christian era began. We'll look at vampires and werewolves in places you would never suspect and those you would, starting in Hollywood, CA, home of Tinkerbell, and jumping over to the British Isles and Europe, heading south to the Easts, Near and Middle and Far, and go beyond.
INSTRUCTOR BIOS:
Jacquie Rogers is a former software designer, campaign manager, deli clerk, and cow milker, but has always been a bookworm. She writes fantasy romance (Faery Special Romances, Faery Merry Christmas), and western romance (historical: Hearts of Owyhee series, contemporary: Down Home Ever Lovin’ Mule Blues). Much Ado About Marshals won the Western category of the RttA Contest. Please visit her at www.JacquieRogers.com, Facebook, or Twitter.
Eilis Flynn started writing about the fantastical early on, selling stories about the Superman family to DC Comics. These days, she writes fantasy romance for various publishers. She can be reached at www.eilisflynn.com.
Registration Deadline: June 26, 2013 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
July 2013
WORKSHOP: Do You Make Comparisons that Make Sense?
INSTRUCTOR: MM Pollard
DATE: July 8-21, 2013
TYPE: Mini, (2 week) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $10 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $20
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Are those nitpicky rules you learned in English class a part of your management plan, or are they locked away in the deep recesses of your memory?
What you don’t know can hurt you when it comes to grammar rules. When you don’t use grammatically correct English, you might as well tell a publisher you don’t care enough to get it right.
During this two-week workshop, you will learn the necessary rules to manage your adverbs and adjectives. You will have a chance to practice each lesson; in other words, you’ll have homework. MM will personally give you feedback on every assignment you post. Think of homework as an opportunity for a mini-edit by an editor and English teacher (MM).
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
As an English teacher for fifteen years and, currently, as acquisitions editor for Black Velvet Seductions, MM Pollard has taught writers how to find and correct ungrammatical grammar, misused usage, problematic punctuation, and poor writing in their own work.
Since 2011, MM has helped many writers improve their language and writing skills through her fun workshops. Yes, the basics of English composition can be fun! She has presented workshops on Writers Online Classes, Savvy Authors, Orange County RWA, Passionate Ink RWA, and Celtic Hearts RWA, just to name a few, as well as in her own virtual classroom. She is sure she can help you, too, master the fundamentals of English composition.
MM’s Fundamentals of English
INSTRUCTOR: MM Pollard
DATE: July 8-21, 2013
TYPE: Mini, (2 week) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $10 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $20
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Are those nitpicky rules you learned in English class a part of your management plan, or are they locked away in the deep recesses of your memory?
What you don’t know can hurt you when it comes to grammar rules. When you don’t use grammatically correct English, you might as well tell a publisher you don’t care enough to get it right.
During this two-week workshop, you will learn the necessary rules to manage your adverbs and adjectives. You will have a chance to practice each lesson; in other words, you’ll have homework. MM will personally give you feedback on every assignment you post. Think of homework as an opportunity for a mini-edit by an editor and English teacher (MM).
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
As an English teacher for fifteen years and, currently, as acquisitions editor for Black Velvet Seductions, MM Pollard has taught writers how to find and correct ungrammatical grammar, misused usage, problematic punctuation, and poor writing in their own work.
Since 2011, MM has helped many writers improve their language and writing skills through her fun workshops. Yes, the basics of English composition can be fun! She has presented workshops on Writers Online Classes, Savvy Authors, Orange County RWA, Passionate Ink RWA, and Celtic Hearts RWA, just to name a few, as well as in her own virtual classroom. She is sure she can help you, too, master the fundamentals of English composition.
MM’s Fundamentals of English
August 2013
WORKSHOP: Using Sentence Recipes to Add Variety to Your Writing
INSTRUCTOR: MM Pollard
DATE: August 5 - 31, 2013
TYPE: Regular (4 week) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $15 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $25
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: When I was growing up, “doctoring” wasn’t so much about giving aspirin as it was about reaching for spices and herbs. My mom was a wonderful cook who loved to “doctor” a recipe, using the rest of the family as guinea pigs. I am happy to say, none of us died… or even came close.
In this workshop you will learn how to “doctor” your writing by trying different sentence recipes and then adding variety to the new ones as well as to the ones you usually use.
During the four-week workshop, MM Pollard, acquisitions editor, BVS, will present ten sentence patterns and introduce ways to vary basic sentence structure. You will have homework so that you can practice using the patterns with MM looking over your shoulder (in a good, not creepy way).
Your reward for doing your homework: MM’s personal feedback. Think of homework as opportunities for mini edits.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
As an English teacher for fifteen years and, currently, as acquisitions editor for Black Velvet Seductions, MM Pollard has taught writers how to find and correct ungrammatical grammar, misused usage, problematic punctuation, and poor writing in their own work.
Since 2011, MM has helped many writers improve their language and writing skills through her fun workshops. Yes, the basics of English composition can be fun! She has presented workshops on Writers Online Classes, Savvy Authors, Orange County RWA, Passionate Ink RWA, and Celtic Hearts RWA, just to name a few, as well as in her own virtual classroom. She is sure she can help you, too, master the fundamentals of English composition.
MM’s Fundamentals of English
INSTRUCTOR: MM Pollard
DATE: August 5 - 31, 2013
TYPE: Regular (4 week) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $15 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $25
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: When I was growing up, “doctoring” wasn’t so much about giving aspirin as it was about reaching for spices and herbs. My mom was a wonderful cook who loved to “doctor” a recipe, using the rest of the family as guinea pigs. I am happy to say, none of us died… or even came close.
In this workshop you will learn how to “doctor” your writing by trying different sentence recipes and then adding variety to the new ones as well as to the ones you usually use.
During the four-week workshop, MM Pollard, acquisitions editor, BVS, will present ten sentence patterns and introduce ways to vary basic sentence structure. You will have homework so that you can practice using the patterns with MM looking over your shoulder (in a good, not creepy way).
Your reward for doing your homework: MM’s personal feedback. Think of homework as opportunities for mini edits.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
As an English teacher for fifteen years and, currently, as acquisitions editor for Black Velvet Seductions, MM Pollard has taught writers how to find and correct ungrammatical grammar, misused usage, problematic punctuation, and poor writing in their own work.
Since 2011, MM has helped many writers improve their language and writing skills through her fun workshops. Yes, the basics of English composition can be fun! She has presented workshops on Writers Online Classes, Savvy Authors, Orange County RWA, Passionate Ink RWA, and Celtic Hearts RWA, just to name a few, as well as in her own virtual classroom. She is sure she can help you, too, master the fundamentals of English composition.
MM’s Fundamentals of English
August 2013
WORKSHOP: Angels Along the Silk
Road and Beyond
INSTRUCTORS: Jacquie Rogers and Eilis Flynn
DATE: August 12 - 26, 2013
TYPE: Mini, (2 week) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $10 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $20
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Angels can be found in many places, in ways you may not expect. You’re used to thinking of them as being symbols of good, but there are places in the world where the very word is synonymous with terrifying evil. The names may change, but whatever you call them, myths and legends about angels can be found all over the world, sometimes heart-warming and sometimes frightening. Let Jacquie Rogers and Eilis Flynn take you on a trip around the world to examine those myths and legends, and check out how they differ from region to region.
INSTRUCTOR BIOS:
Jacquie Rogers is a former software designer, campaign manager, deli clerk, and cow milker, but has always been a bookworm. She writes fantasy romance (Faery Special Romances, Faery Merry Christmas), and western romance (historical: Hearts of Owyhee series, contemporary: Down Home Ever Lovin’ Mule Blues). Much Ado About Marshals won the Western category of the RttA Contest. Please visit her at www.JacquieRogers.com, Facebook, or Twitter.
Eilis Flynn started writing about the fantastical early on, selling stories about the Superman family to DC Comics. These days, she writes fantasy romance for various publishers. She can be reached at www.eilisflynn.com.
Registration Deadline: August 8, 2013 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
INSTRUCTORS: Jacquie Rogers and Eilis Flynn
DATE: August 12 - 26, 2013
TYPE: Mini, (2 week) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $10 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $20
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Angels can be found in many places, in ways you may not expect. You’re used to thinking of them as being symbols of good, but there are places in the world where the very word is synonymous with terrifying evil. The names may change, but whatever you call them, myths and legends about angels can be found all over the world, sometimes heart-warming and sometimes frightening. Let Jacquie Rogers and Eilis Flynn take you on a trip around the world to examine those myths and legends, and check out how they differ from region to region.
INSTRUCTOR BIOS:
Jacquie Rogers is a former software designer, campaign manager, deli clerk, and cow milker, but has always been a bookworm. She writes fantasy romance (Faery Special Romances, Faery Merry Christmas), and western romance (historical: Hearts of Owyhee series, contemporary: Down Home Ever Lovin’ Mule Blues). Much Ado About Marshals won the Western category of the RttA Contest. Please visit her at www.JacquieRogers.com, Facebook, or Twitter.
Eilis Flynn started writing about the fantastical early on, selling stories about the Superman family to DC Comics. These days, she writes fantasy romance for various publishers. She can be reached at www.eilisflynn.com.
Registration Deadline: August 8, 2013 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
September 2013
WORKSHOP: The Unique Strength of Damaged Heros
INSTRUCTORS: Kris Tualla
DATE: September 2-16, 2013
TYPE: Mini, (2 week) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $10 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $20
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Have you ever thought about writing a deaf hero? Or a blind one? A paraplegic, or an amputee? Kris Tualla will discuss what the author should—and should not—do when creating a character with a physical disability. Kris also explains why she made her 1700s hero deaf, and how that choice impacted all of the characters in the five-book series built around him.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Kris Tualla, a dynamic award-winning and internationally published author of historical romances, writes with a fast-paced and succinct style. Her plots are full of twists, passion, and very satisfying outcomes! Kris started in 2006 with nothing but a nugget of a character in mind, and has created a dynasty - The Hansen Series. Norway is the new Scotland!
Kris is an active member of Romance Writers of America, the Historical Novel Society, and Sisters in Crime. She is an enthusiastic speaker and teacher, and created Arizona Dreamin' - Arizona's first romance-reader event! http://arizonadreamin.wordpress.com/
"In the Historical Romance genre, there have been literally countless kilted warrior stories told. Well, I say it's time for a new breed of heroes! Come along with me and find out why: Norway IS the new Scotland!"
Registration Deadline: August 30, 2013 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
INSTRUCTORS: Kris Tualla
DATE: September 2-16, 2013
TYPE: Mini, (2 week) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $10 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $20
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Have you ever thought about writing a deaf hero? Or a blind one? A paraplegic, or an amputee? Kris Tualla will discuss what the author should—and should not—do when creating a character with a physical disability. Kris also explains why she made her 1700s hero deaf, and how that choice impacted all of the characters in the five-book series built around him.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
Kris Tualla, a dynamic award-winning and internationally published author of historical romances, writes with a fast-paced and succinct style. Her plots are full of twists, passion, and very satisfying outcomes! Kris started in 2006 with nothing but a nugget of a character in mind, and has created a dynasty - The Hansen Series. Norway is the new Scotland!
Kris is an active member of Romance Writers of America, the Historical Novel Society, and Sisters in Crime. She is an enthusiastic speaker and teacher, and created Arizona Dreamin' - Arizona's first romance-reader event! http://arizonadreamin.wordpress.com/
"In the Historical Romance genre, there have been literally countless kilted warrior stories told. Well, I say it's time for a new breed of heroes! Come along with me and find out why: Norway IS the new Scotland!"
Registration Deadline: August 30, 2013 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
September 2013
WORKSHOP: USING THE RULE OF SIX FOR PLOTTING
INSTRUCTOR: Shirley Jump
DATE: September 2 - 29, 2013
TYPE: Regular, (Month-long) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $15 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $25 Title of Workshop:
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Capitalize on this technique marketing gurus have used for years to find the "thought not thought of yet" and avoid duplicating a plot line, character quirk or other idea already out there (that you may have seen subconsciously). Then learn how to use this technique to take your writing deeper and draw out more emotion, more conflict...more of everything! It's truly astounding when you see it in action. With this interactive class, New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump will show you how to use "Shirley's Rule of Six" for everything from plot to word choice. The result? More powerful writing that has that unique touch editors today are looking to buy.
INSTRUCTOR BIO: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shirley Jump spends her days writing women’s fiction and romantic comedies (One Day to Find a Husband, July 2012) to feed her shoe addiction and avoid cleaning the toilets. As AJ Whitten (www.ajwhitten.com), she also writes horror young adult novels for Houghton Mifflin’s Graphia imprint with her daughter (The Cellar, May 2011). She cleverly finds writing time by feeding her kids junk food, allowing them to dress in the clothes they find on the floor and encouraging the dogs to double as vacuum cleaners. Visit her website at www.shirleyjump.com or read recipes and life adventures at www.shirleyjump.blogspot.com.
Registration Deadline: August 30, 2013 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
INSTRUCTOR: Shirley Jump
DATE: September 2 - 29, 2013
TYPE: Regular, (Month-long) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $15 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $25 Title of Workshop:
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Capitalize on this technique marketing gurus have used for years to find the "thought not thought of yet" and avoid duplicating a plot line, character quirk or other idea already out there (that you may have seen subconsciously). Then learn how to use this technique to take your writing deeper and draw out more emotion, more conflict...more of everything! It's truly astounding when you see it in action. With this interactive class, New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump will show you how to use "Shirley's Rule of Six" for everything from plot to word choice. The result? More powerful writing that has that unique touch editors today are looking to buy.
INSTRUCTOR BIO: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shirley Jump spends her days writing women’s fiction and romantic comedies (One Day to Find a Husband, July 2012) to feed her shoe addiction and avoid cleaning the toilets. As AJ Whitten (www.ajwhitten.com), she also writes horror young adult novels for Houghton Mifflin’s Graphia imprint with her daughter (The Cellar, May 2011). She cleverly finds writing time by feeding her kids junk food, allowing them to dress in the clothes they find on the floor and encouraging the dogs to double as vacuum cleaners. Visit her website at www.shirleyjump.com or read recipes and life adventures at www.shirleyjump.blogspot.com.
Registration Deadline: August 30, 2013 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
October 2013
WORKSHOP: Stop Relying on Lady Luck: Make Your Contest Entry a Royal Flush
INSTRUCTORS: Robin Weaver
DATE: Oct 7-20, 2013
TYPE: Mini, (2 week) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $10 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $20
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Without a doubt, luck plays a significant role in achieving that elusive contest final, but you can improve your odds. Learn how to make your contest entry the best it can be.
This workshop focuses on the Golden Heart, but will address all contests and the importance of grabbing the judges’ attention on page one. We’ll also review common mistakes that can negatively influence your score and examine the pros and cons of contests. All participants will get a free critique of the first five pages of her/his contest entry from a seasoned contest judge.
INSTRUCTOR'S BIO:
Prior to publication, Robin was a finalist in over 30 contests, winning the Daphne du Maurier, Golden Claddagh, Southern Heat, Indiana Golden Opportunity, Lone Star, and Duel on the Delta. She is also a Golden Heart finalist who has since published four novels: Blue Ridge Fear and Artifact of Death as Robin Weaver; and, Forbidden Magic and Forbidden Flame under her pseudonym Genia Avers. She is currently a contest coordinator for the Kiss of Death Chapter and routinely judges both published and unpublished contests. Robin writes a regular blog for Romancing the Genres and her articles have appeared in numerous RWA Chapter Newsletters.
Registration Deadline: October 4, 2013 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
INSTRUCTORS: Robin Weaver
DATE: Oct 7-20, 2013
TYPE: Mini, (2 week) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $10 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $20
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Without a doubt, luck plays a significant role in achieving that elusive contest final, but you can improve your odds. Learn how to make your contest entry the best it can be.
This workshop focuses on the Golden Heart, but will address all contests and the importance of grabbing the judges’ attention on page one. We’ll also review common mistakes that can negatively influence your score and examine the pros and cons of contests. All participants will get a free critique of the first five pages of her/his contest entry from a seasoned contest judge.
INSTRUCTOR'S BIO:
Prior to publication, Robin was a finalist in over 30 contests, winning the Daphne du Maurier, Golden Claddagh, Southern Heat, Indiana Golden Opportunity, Lone Star, and Duel on the Delta. She is also a Golden Heart finalist who has since published four novels: Blue Ridge Fear and Artifact of Death as Robin Weaver; and, Forbidden Magic and Forbidden Flame under her pseudonym Genia Avers. She is currently a contest coordinator for the Kiss of Death Chapter and routinely judges both published and unpublished contests. Robin writes a regular blog for Romancing the Genres and her articles have appeared in numerous RWA Chapter Newsletters.
Registration Deadline: October 4, 2013 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
October 2013
WORKSHOP: Tips and Techniques for More Effective Proofreading
INSTRUCTORS: Ally Broadfield
DATE: October 21 - November 17, 2013
TYPE: Regular, (Month-long) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $15 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $25 Title of Workshop:
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Editing is one of the most difficult tasks a writer faces and even seasoned authors often have difficultly detecting errors in their own work. When writers proofread their own work, it’s not unusual for them to overlook errors because their mind knows how the text should read and automatically corrects it. Whether you’re polishing your manuscript for a contest, preparing to submit to an agent or editor, or planning to self-publish, knowing how to effectively proofread your work is an essential skill. This is not a grammar class, but rather focuses on what you need to know to identify errors with capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, verb tense, dialogue, homonyms, and plural and possessive forms. At the end of class, you will have a customized proofreading checklist. A list of grammar resources will also be provided.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
A graduate of The George Washington University, Ally Broadfield is a former school librarian who runs her own freelance proofreading business. Her first manuscript she didn’t consign to the dust bunnies under her bed is currently on submission. She writes historical romance and middle grade and young adult paranormal/fantasy romance, and is an active member of SCBWI and several RWA chapters, including YARWA, FF&P, HHRW and NTRWA.
Registration Deadline: October 18, 2013 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
INSTRUCTORS: Ally Broadfield
DATE: October 21 - November 17, 2013
TYPE: Regular, (Month-long) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $15 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $25 Title of Workshop:
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Editing is one of the most difficult tasks a writer faces and even seasoned authors often have difficultly detecting errors in their own work. When writers proofread their own work, it’s not unusual for them to overlook errors because their mind knows how the text should read and automatically corrects it. Whether you’re polishing your manuscript for a contest, preparing to submit to an agent or editor, or planning to self-publish, knowing how to effectively proofread your work is an essential skill. This is not a grammar class, but rather focuses on what you need to know to identify errors with capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, verb tense, dialogue, homonyms, and plural and possessive forms. At the end of class, you will have a customized proofreading checklist. A list of grammar resources will also be provided.
INSTRUCTOR BIO:
A graduate of The George Washington University, Ally Broadfield is a former school librarian who runs her own freelance proofreading business. Her first manuscript she didn’t consign to the dust bunnies under her bed is currently on submission. She writes historical romance and middle grade and young adult paranormal/fantasy romance, and is an active member of SCBWI and several RWA chapters, including YARWA, FF&P, HHRW and NTRWA.
Registration Deadline: October 18, 2013 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
January 2014
WORKSHOP: Faeries and Dragons Along the Silk Road and Beyond
INSTRUCTORS: Jacquie Rogers and Eilis Flynn
DATE: January 6-31, 2014
TYPE: Regular, (Month-long) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $15 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $25 Title of Workshop:
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Stories about faeries and dragons can be found in many places, in ways you may not expect. The names may change, but whatever you call them, faeries and dragons have been kind and mischievous, kind to humans on occasion and sometimes not. Let's take a quick walk around the world following the Silk Road, that series of routes that was integral to traders long before the Christian era began. We'll look at faeries and dragons in places you would never suspect and those you would, starting in Hollywood, CA, home of Tinkerbell, and jumping over to the British Isles and Europe, heading south to the Easts, Near and Middle and Far.
INSTRUCTOR BIOS:
Jacquie Rogers is a former software designer, campaign manager, deli clerk, and cow milker, but has always been a bookworm. She writes fantasy romance (Faery Special Romances, Faery Merry Christmas), and western romance (historical: Hearts of Owyhee series, contemporary: Down Home Ever Lovin’ Mule Blues). Much Ado About Marshals won the Western category of the RttA Contest. Please visit her at www.JacquieRogers.com, Facebook, or Twitter.
Eilis Flynn started writing about the fantastical early on, selling stories about the Superman family to DC Comics. These days, she writes fantasy romance for various publishers. She can be reached at www.eilisflynn.com.
Registration Deadline: January 2, 2014 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
INSTRUCTORS: Jacquie Rogers and Eilis Flynn
DATE: January 6-31, 2014
TYPE: Regular, (Month-long) classes, consisting of at least 2 lessons per week
COST: $15 for CRW and HCRW members, all others $25 Title of Workshop:
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Stories about faeries and dragons can be found in many places, in ways you may not expect. The names may change, but whatever you call them, faeries and dragons have been kind and mischievous, kind to humans on occasion and sometimes not. Let's take a quick walk around the world following the Silk Road, that series of routes that was integral to traders long before the Christian era began. We'll look at faeries and dragons in places you would never suspect and those you would, starting in Hollywood, CA, home of Tinkerbell, and jumping over to the British Isles and Europe, heading south to the Easts, Near and Middle and Far.
INSTRUCTOR BIOS:
Jacquie Rogers is a former software designer, campaign manager, deli clerk, and cow milker, but has always been a bookworm. She writes fantasy romance (Faery Special Romances, Faery Merry Christmas), and western romance (historical: Hearts of Owyhee series, contemporary: Down Home Ever Lovin’ Mule Blues). Much Ado About Marshals won the Western category of the RttA Contest. Please visit her at www.JacquieRogers.com, Facebook, or Twitter.
Eilis Flynn started writing about the fantastical early on, selling stories about the Superman family to DC Comics. These days, she writes fantasy romance for various publishers. She can be reached at www.eilisflynn.com.
Registration Deadline: January 2, 2014 Register Here
*Please Note: If paying by Paypal, please send money to workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com.
For more information, please email: workshops@carolinaromancewriters.com
A SNEAK PEEK AT 2014
- February 2014 - Beyond the Basic Google Search: How to Make the Most of Online Research with Ally Boradfield
- June 2014 - The Good, the Bad, and the Necessary: Critique Groups with Ally Broadfield
- October 2014 - CORSETS, GOGGLES & AIRSHIPS, OH MY! Researching and Writing Steampunk with Beth Daniels
PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS
February 2012: Self-Publishing 101 - The ABCs of Being an Indie Author
INSTRUCTOR: Ann Charles & Amber Scott
March 2012: From Fizzle to Sizzle: Writing love scenes guaranteed to heat up any story!
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer L Hart w/a Jenna McCormick
April 2012: So You Want to Write Urban Fantasy?
INSTRUCTOR: Jeanne Stein, national bestselling author
October 2012: Curing the 'What Comes After the First Three Chapters' Blues
INSTRUCTOR: Beth Henderson
October 2012: How to Run An Amazon Campaign
INSTRUCTOR: Ezra Barany
March 2012: Self-Publishing & Branding
INSTRUCTOR: Kris Tulla
May 2013: Ghosts Along the Silk Road and Beyond - CANCELED
INSTRUCTORS: Jacquie Rogers and Eilis Flynn
INSTRUCTOR: Ann Charles & Amber Scott
March 2012: From Fizzle to Sizzle: Writing love scenes guaranteed to heat up any story!
INSTRUCTOR: Jennifer L Hart w/a Jenna McCormick
April 2012: So You Want to Write Urban Fantasy?
INSTRUCTOR: Jeanne Stein, national bestselling author
October 2012: Curing the 'What Comes After the First Three Chapters' Blues
INSTRUCTOR: Beth Henderson
October 2012: How to Run An Amazon Campaign
INSTRUCTOR: Ezra Barany
March 2012: Self-Publishing & Branding
INSTRUCTOR: Kris Tulla
May 2013: Ghosts Along the Silk Road and Beyond - CANCELED
INSTRUCTORS: Jacquie Rogers and Eilis Flynn
