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New Courses for Summer and Autumn 2009

 

Plan your Novel day
Saturday 11th July 2009 10am-5pm

Run by Writing Coach Consultant Sara Bailey

Do you have a great idea but just can’t seem to get it down?

This one-day course uses the techniques derived from Nanwrimo (Novel in a Month) to help the writer bypass the internal editor and get to the brilliant story waiting to be told. You will cover the basics of technique and storytelling and find a way to combat that blank page on a daily basis.

By the end of the day you will have the tools and techniques to turn your ideas into a clear and concise story template. You will have learnt about characterization, plot and the ever important technique of moving your story forward as well as useful tips on ‘Show don’t Tell’ and the secrets of writing good dialogue.

Bring your idea, paper, pens and an egg timer.

The course is based in Central London at Shane Global, South Molton Street, W1

Fee: £80
Limited to 12 places

 

OPTION 1:
Plan your Novel day
Date: Saturday, 11th July 2009, 10am-5pm
£80 ($133)

 

OPTION 2:
Plan Your Novel Day plus How Not to Get Published
£140 ($232)

 

 

 

How Not to Get Published
Saturday 1st August 10am-5pm

Run by Writing Coach Consultant Sara Bailey

A one-day course on presenting work to Agents. The course will show you how to find an agent and the best way to approach them. You will learn how to write a synopsis and covering letter. We will look at some common mistakes and some alternative approaches.

By the end of the day you will have written your synopsis and a template letter to an Agent. Sara will give each person individual feedback and notes on their first ten pages as well as advice on how to find an agent and what to do once you’ve got one.

Bring first ten pages and a sample synopsis.

Fee: £80

Fee for both courses
'How Not to Get Published'
and 'Plan your Novel Day' £140


Limited to 12 places
Only 6 places remaining

The course is based in Central London at Shane Global, South Molton Street, W1

 

OPTION 1:
How Not to Get Published
Date: Saturday, 1st August, 10am-5pm
£80 ($133)

 

OPTION 2:
Plan Your Novel Day plus How Not to Get Published
£140 ($232)

 

 

 

The Advanced Creative Writers' Group
Launches on Tuesday 8th September at the
Richmond Green Practice

This group is run by Jacqui and will be limited to four members. It is aimed at writers who have been working seriously for at least a year and already have some experience of giving and receiving feedback on their work.

The group will meet once a month at The Richmond Green Practice from 10am-1pm on the following dates:

Tuesday 8th September 2009
Tuesday 6th October 2009
Tuesday 3rd November 2009


During this meeting, each member of the group will have an opportunity to read work aloud, prior to receiving constructive feedback from myself and the group. This will be conducted in a safe and supportive environment and I will be meeting with prospective group members individually in advance of the first session, to ensure that those who are accepted for the group are serious about their writing work and ready to be constructive and positive in their approach to the work of others.

Each week, we will also have a key focus topic. In the first instance we will cover Structuring your Work; Time Management and Productivity and The Marketplace. You will receive specially designed exclusive worksheets on these subjects and I will be available by email to answer your queries.

In addition, all members of the group will have a private one hour one-to-one in-person session with me during the course of each month. This will include my reading revisions of work that you have submitted to the group. Here, you can discuss your work and all aspects of your writing life. There will also be a private Yahoo Group available for group discussion between sessions. And a monthly group drinks meeting in Richmond-upon-Thames at a mutually convenient date.

Fee for the Advanced Creative Writers' Group is: £450.

This can be paid in three monthly installments of £150.

This monthly fee covers: one monthly group meeting at the Richmond Green practice;a one-to-one session with Jacqui at The Green each month; reasonable email support; connection with the group via a private Yahoo group; a monthly group drinks meeting.

The fee also include my reading of additional pages of your work outside the group sessions - limited to 25 pages (double spaced 12pt font) per session. This will generally be work that is a revision of work discussed in the group.

If you would like to be considered for the Advanced Creative Writers' Group please contact me here to set up an initial meeting. I look forward to meeting you.

 

OPTION 1:
The Advanced Creative Writers' Group - First installment
£150 ($248)

 

OPTION 2:
The Advanced Creative Writers' Group - Full payment
£450 ($745)

 

 

 

 

 

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