Friday, April 30, 2010

Pennwriters Online in October!

JOURNEY STEPS, TAKING THE TRAIN TO SOMEWHERE: Plotting with SUSAN MEIER
Pennwriters Online Course


INSTRUCTOR: Susan Meier
DATE: October 1 – November 12, 2010

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Ever wonder what you’re supposed to “put” in between those four or five turning points of your story? Susan Meier’s Journey Steps, Taking the Train to Somewhere is a 6-week online course on plotting that provides quick, easy solutions for any author who has ever wondered “now what?” Beginners to experienced authors will discover new tips:

* The “Magic Formula” for plotting
* Could, Might, Must and Should List
* Daily Events
* Logical Next Steps
* Twists
* Turns
* Subplots
* Explanation of plot threads versus subplot
* Tricks for writing an “edge-of-the-seat” read

The final two weeks will cover these hands-on lessons: One-Paragraph Pitch and Six Easy Steps to a Synopsis.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Susan Meier is the author of over 45 books, including finalists for Reviewers Choice Awards, National Reader's Choice Awards, and nominated for Romantic Times awards. Her book, HER BABY’S FIRST CHRISTMAS won the traditional category in the 2009 More Than Magic contest. Susan loves to teach as much as she loves to write and is a popular speaker at RWA chapter conferences. Her article “How to Write a Category Romance” appeared in 2003 Writer’s Digest Novel and Short Story Markets. For more information about Susan Meier, visit http://www.susanmeier.com.

Pennwriters Online Courses have high satisfaction & repeat customer rates! Learn to plot stories agents & editors love. LIMITED CLASS SIZE. Enroll now.




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Thursday, April 8, 2010

Update

I just noticed I've been really bad at updating this page!

Next week I'm speaking at the Washington Romance Writers conference in Leedsburg, Virginia...topic? Conflict!

Blogs

April 20 Fresh Fiction
April 20 EHarlequin on Backstory

May 15, I'm speaking at the New Jersey RWA chapter meeting. Topic? Can This Manuscript Be Saved!


In July MAID FOR THE MILLIONAIRE is released!


July blogs

10 Pistols and Petticoats
20 Pink Heart Society
23 Tawney Weber

In August, MAID FOR THE SINGLE DAD is released! (Cover not yet available!)

Also...

In August, I'm doing the online workshop,Story, Them and Vehicle for WritersOnline.com

Blogging...Writing with the Top down August 11 and The Pink Heart Society August 26

In September, I'm doing Can This Manuscript Be Saved online ...can't quite read my own writing to see who this is for! Willcheckthat out!

In October, I'm going to Ninc's Beach retreat, but

I'm also giving a six-week plotting course for Pennwriters. You can get more info at Pennwriters.com

Visit me at the blogs and join the fun in the online workshops!