POLISH
THAT MANUSCRIPT
Saturday, September 8, 2012
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
A full day of writers’ workshops
Northwest Valley (47th Ave. & Union Hills)
Northwest Valley (47th Ave. & Union Hills)
Information: http://www.vijayaschartz.com/seminar.html
Registration: http://www.vijayaschartz.com/register.html
Registration: http://www.vijayaschartz.com/register.html
Small group where everyone gets
personal attention.
In this
competitive market more than ever, You want your prose to shine. Whether you
submit your book to an editor, an agent, or intend to self-publish, it has to
be perfect. Learn the tricks from an established author, so your book will
impress agents, editors, reviewers, and readers alike.
A refresher on the
no-nos you know... and those you don’t
Each
editor and agent has a list of no-nos, and they are not always what you think.
I know a reviewer who throws the book across the room the first time she
encounters one of them. Learn which habits or common mistakes will cost you the
chance to get published or happily reviewed.
The words that
weigh you down
Circumvent the words
that weigh you down. They are insidious, ordinary, and often repetitive. They
indicate a weakness in your writing, one you could remedy if you knew what it
was. We all have them, and because that’s the way we write, we are not aware of
them. Even if you self-publish, readers may not notice... but most reviewers will.
Tighten, tighten,
tighten
Learn the
secrets of tightening the prose without losing the flavor. Learn to enhance it
instead, whatever your style.
Characters,
Motivation, Conflict
Often upon editing,
you’ll discover that one character is missing something. His/her voice is not
as unique or as crisp as it should be. His/her motivations are unclear. Learn
to refine your characterization as you polish your manuscript. I often received
rave reviews about a character trait I added as an afterthought upon polishing.
Hooks -
Cliffhangers - Pacing
Do you have all
your hooks in the right places? Does the pace make us turn the page? Time for a
last check.
COFFEE,
ROLLS, WORKING LUNCH AND DETAILED HANDOUTS PROVIDED
$70.00 per person – limited seating
$60.00 before August 10 (early bird)
$60.00 before August 10 (early bird)
Register by mail or online. All cards accepted through PayPal
Information: http://www.vijayaschartz.com/seminar.html
Registration: http://www.vijayaschartz.com/register.html
Registration: http://www.vijayaschartz.com/register.html
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