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THEWRITER’S INSTITUTE
NEW! Non-Fiction Book Success!
You have got a great idea for a nonfiction book—now you’re ready to flesh out
your idea and make sure it’s properly positioned in the commercial marketplace. In
this hands-on workshop, you’ll have an opportunity to structure your book, build
a marketing plan, craft the main parts of your proposal, and get feedback on your
writing. Whether your project belongs in how-to, self-help, memoirs, or any other
commercial nonfiction category, we’ll equip you with the knowledge to find the
right publisher, land a contract, and make your book a success!
ENG228 | 18 hours | $179 ($54 tuition + $125 fees)
INSTRUCTOR: Julie Castillo
3551 W 6pm - 9pm 1/11–2/15 FCC/L106
Self-PublishingYour Book
Learn how to get your book published and available for sale in bookstores and
online. Learn the pros and cons of self-publishing and whether it is appropriate
for your work. You will also explore the differences between self-publishing, vanity
publishing and lightning press. Find out how to make your book indistinguishable
from a title published by a large press.
ENG226 | 6 hours | $69 ($30 tuition + $39 fees)
INSTRUCTOR: James Rada
3513 M 6pm - 8pm 2/13–2/27 FCC/L112
Write Your Memoir
Do you have a desire to write about your life? Have you been a witness to history,
even if it is your own. Writing about your life may be a great gift and therapy, if you
really dig deep. Even if it means revealing truths some people keep secret, you may
have a good memoir in you no matter how ordinary or extraordinary. In ‘’Write your
Memoir’’you will learn to develop characters people care about. With guidance you
will find your own style and tone. And learn to create dialogues and anecdotes that
bring these memories to life.
ENG204 | 6 hours | $59 ($19 tuition + $40 fees)
INSTRUCTOR: Arlene Karidis
3514 Tu 6pm - 8pm 2/14–2/28 FCC/E125
Beginner’s Guide to FreelanceWriting
Take your writing to a different level. This class will show you how to get started as
a freelance writer taking on web and magazine articles, press releases, advertising
copy and more. Find out how to identify the clients who need writers and approach
them in a way that will increase your chances. Learn the differences between articles,
press releases and advertisements and which type best fits your writing styles. Learn
tips to get editors to come to you with work and increasing the number of projects
you get. This is a great way to get practice your writing and possibly get published.
ENG218 | 6 hours | $79 ($30 tuition + $49 fees)
INSTRUCTOR: James Rada
3497 W 6pm - 8pm 4/5–4/19 FCC/E124B
BeginningWriter’sWorkshop
This exciting, hands-on course for the creative writing novice is filled with
challenging exercises, expert advice, and plenty of direct support and
encouragement. As you work your way through the lessons, you’ll develop your
own short, creative fiction or nonfiction piece. Our emphasis in this course is on
developing your skills through practice, so you’ll spend more time writing than
reading. You’ll master important concepts by completing enjoyable writing exercises
and assignments, and you’ll discover a variety of strategies and techniques the pros
use to develop characters, create a compelling point of view, build interest through
dialogue, and add meaning to your stories.
ONL469 | 24 hours | $119 fee
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
3498 Online 1/18–2/24
3499 Online 2/15–3/24
3500 Online 3/15–4/21
3501 Online 4/12–5/19
3502 Online 5/17–6/23
MysteryWriting
This course will teach you the techniques you need to know if you want to become
a best-selling mystery author. Mystery Writing begins by introducing the four story
types and then explains how they relate to mysteries. It then reveals the three-act
story structure, which is any story’s key to success. Next, it shows you how to propel
the action forward to a climax, followed by a catharsis in which your readers feel the
release of tension that accompanies a great finish. And you’ll write a complete scene
from your story and learn the internal structure that makes every scene feel right.
Finally, you’ll delve into the special techniques that apply to mysteries, including
crime scene description, MacGuffins, and the use of red herrings to misdirect your
readers and create suspense. Follow the guidelines taught in this course, and you’ll
be well on your way to writing a successful mystery of your very own!
ONL471 | 24 hours | $119 fee
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
3508 Online 1/18–2/24
3509 Online 2/15–3/24
3510 Online 3/15–4/21
3511 Online 4/12–5/19
3512 Online 5/17–6/23
How to Make Money FromYourWriting
Whether you want to create your own business, add to your income, supplement
your retirement, or boost what you’re earning as a writer, you’ll find the how-to’s
here. In just six weeks, you will learn secrets, methods, and tips to help you generate
income with your writing. You’ll explore a dozen genres that can help you establish
a sometime, part-time, or full-time career as a writer. You will also get facts on
ghostwriting, collaboration, writing for the Web, and writing for new technologies,
copywriting, article and essay writing, and novel and nonfiction book writing, plus
tips for finding publishers and agents.
ONL475 | 24 hours | $119 fee
INSTRUCTOR: CE Instructor
3503 Online 1/18–2/24
3504 Online 2/15–3/24
3505 Online 3/15–4/21
3506 Online 4/12–5/19
3507 Online 5/17–6/23
PERSONAL ENRICHMENT
ONL Note: There are multiple sections available for this course. Please ensure
the one for which you are registering is the date you want. Access information
will be sent 24-48 hours before class start date.