Overcome Writer's Block

Get your writing back on track by dealing with procrastination, anxiety, and other demons

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Overcome Writer's Block

WHEN 4 weeks, April 28 - May 19
Chats Mondays, 10-11 pm ET

WHERE Online. Click here for more information.

LEVEL Intro

PRICE
$350 ($325 for )
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Course Details

Everyone suffers from writer's block at some point, even long-time professionals. Maybe you've just finished a manuscript and can't decide what to tackle next. Maybe your manuscript is always "nearly done," but never quite there. Or there's a project you've been longing to work on, but your writing output consists mostly of e-mail. Or perhaps you've always thought you had a story in you, but you just can't find a way to get it out of you.

Stop watching the cursor blink accusingly at you from a blank computer screen and get revved up to work again. Through unique writing exercises, lectures, and online classes, you'll understand the nature of what's holding you back, learn to overcome or sidestep it, and begin to work on new projects or revisit old ones. You'll get feedback and encouragement from your fellow classmates, and personally tailored guidance from the instructor.

This class is designed for anyone who wants to write fiction, nonfiction, short stories, novels , or memoirs. You will leave the class with new edits, ideas, and the motivation to get to the next level of your work.

Admission Requirements:
Please submit a letter of interest (including a brief work history).

The online classroom has several interactive components:

  • Instructors post lectures once a week. You can read them online, print them, or download them at your convenience.
  • Students post completed assignments for feedback and discussion by the instructor and class.
  • Weekly chats allow your class to get together via instant message. Transcripts are available for review if you can't attend.
  • Technical support is available from mediabistro staff.

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Instructor Bio

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Memoir Writing Advanced – (Class starts October 20)

Jami Bernard
Jami Bernard is a nationally known film critic, award-winning columnist, and an editor and media consultant. Her seven published books include two memoirs, The Incredible Shrinking Critic: My Excellent Adventure in Weight Loss and Breast Cancer: There & Back. She also published a Lois Lane comic for DC Comics.

Jami has been interviewed by Oprah, Katie Couric, and Charles Gibson, and has appeared on CNN, BBC-TV, NY1, E!, Bravo, IFC, A&E, Oxygen, VH1, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, and Court TV. She has written for Glamour, TV Guide, Self, Entertainment Weekly, Allure, Seventeen, Spin, Shape, Fangoria, and Premiere, and is a frequent lecturer and keynote speaker. Further details are available at her website, www.jamibernard.com.

Testimonials


Through wit, practical assignments and well-researched lectures, Jami helped me become a more effective, efficient writer. I am most grateful for her gentle critique and enthusiastic encouragement. -- Nancy Boomer

"Jami is absolutely the best writing instructor I have ever had. Her comments are thoughtful, thorough, and extremely useful. I would recommend her to anyone and everyone. --Vanessa DeBello

"Jami is an amazing teacher. She helped bring out my theme, and kept me going even when I thought I had nothing in me. She is great!" -- Liza Deyrmenjian

"Jami is a great instructor. Instead of reading a book on how to write a memoir, each week we were doing it with each new assignment. Jami was helpful, not harsh, which really inspires you to improve." -- Stacy Jensen

"Everything I needed to learn and explore about writing was covered in a safe and encouraging envoirnment. Jami has an great sense of committment to her students." --Cara Coslow, co-producer, Dante's Cove

"Jami was committed to the success of the class and helped each one of us find our story. Her humour, experience, and accessibility were apparent from the first day. Merci et Bravo!" -- Kathryn Kemp-Griffin

"Jami is a born teacher -- smart, funny, and dedicated. I was mesmerized by the talent and stories of my instructor and classmates. You will be spurred on to do your absolute best to keep up!" -- Melissa Spiers

"Jami is wise and insightful. She got to the heart of my writing and helped me develop a vision and trust in myself." -- Preeva Tramiel

"Jami pulls a class together so that each student benefits. She is brilliant, insightful, articulate, and guides without forcing. It was a terrific learning experience." -- Sandy Smith

"Jami's class was one of the most instructive writing courses I have ever taken. She went beyond the call of duty with her line editing and her advice. She's a great teacher -- clear, brilliant and prescient! She's simply the best." -- Judy Fasman

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