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SUMMARY:Novel Writing: Master Class - ONLINE - Caitlin Alexander - 8 sessions, $550
DESCRIPTION:\n\nPRICE\n$550 ($525 for AvantGuild)\n\nCOURSE DETAILS\nIn this intensive workshop -- limited to 12 students -- a former senior editor at Random House will help you hone your story arc, character development, setting, voice, point of view, level of diction, and every element of your manuscript. Each week you will receive detailed feedback as you work toward polishing your manuscript for submission to agents and book publishers.Weekly chat topics include how to:\n\nDevelop your platform \n\nKnow what agents and editors are looking for when they consider your manuscript\n\nCraft an attention-grabbing query letter and practice your pitch\n\nDecide if self-publishing or traditional publishing is right for you\n\nBy the end of class, you will have:Up to 80 polished pages of your novel, a query letter, and steps for submitting them to literary agents.\n\nThis class is purely workshop-based and does not contain written lectures.\n\nAdmission Requirements:This class is for students working toward a polished manuscript. Apply with a note to explain your interest in this topic and goals for the course. Please include a two-page writing sample.\n\nThe online classroom has several components:\n\nDiscussion: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video\n\nAssignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback\n\nForums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR BIO\nCaitlin Alexander spent eleven years at Random House, where she edited New York Times bestsellers such as The Year of Fog by Michelle Richmond, Homer\'s Odyssey by Gwen Cooper, and the Nina Wilde/Eddie Chase series by Andy McDermott, as well as Sherry Thomas\'s 2011 and 2010 RITA Award winners for Best Historical Romance, Thriller Award-winning and Edgar Award-nominated suspense novels by Tom Piccirilli (The Last Kind Words), the critically acclaimed literary novel Butterfly\'s Child by Angela Davis-Gardner, The Four Ms. Bradwells by Meg Waite Clayton, and many other notable books. She now freelance edits and consults for publishers, agents\' clients and independent authors.\n\nTestimonials\n\n"It was a sheer pleasure to work with Caitlin and receive invaluable guidance, constructive critiques, and support. Thank you for a fantastic journey." -- Vanessa Jubis\n\n"This was a great class. The opportunity to have a talented professional editor review and provide feedback is priceless. I highly recommend this class to all writers hoping to take their manuscripts to the next level." -- Valerie Zane\n\n"Take Caitlin\'s class. You won\'t regret it. Her comments brought my project back to life. Don\'t waste a minute. Sign up." -- Nancy Woods\n\n"Caitlin surpassed all my expectations as a teacher and leader for our group of diverse writers. Her comments were concise and incredibly helpful. Kudos are in order!" -- Patty OHara\n\n"Caitlin was encouraging, positive, inspiring, and -- I don\'t know how she achieved this online -- warm. The feedback and direction I received from her has changed the direction of my career." -- Alison Berkley\n\n"Taking this class was the best decision. Joining a group of students at the same writing stage was wonderfully rewarding. We had students from all parts of the US, Canada, Scotland, and Australia, and a fantastic instructor in Caitlin." -- Catherine McCallum\n\n"The candid, supportive feedback I received from Caitlin and the class is making revisions a lot less overwhelming. Caitlin brings a wealth of experience and was a great leader. An exceptional experience!" -- Kimberlee Roth\n\n"Caitlin was a wonderful teacher. She was very thorough with our work and had creative and insightful ideas. Every week I looked forward to her comments." -- Emily Rubin\n\n"Caitlin is a terrific writing coach! She pulls out the strengths and weaknesses in her student\'s writing and helps them move forward with character development, plot, and voice. Her in-depth critiques help fully develop all elements of novel writing." -- Ellen Weeren\n\n
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SUMMARY:Romance Novel Writing - ONLINE - Sarah MacLean - 12 sessions, $675
DESCRIPTION:\n\nPRICE\n$675 ($650 for AvantGuild)\n\nCOURSE DETAILS\nThough we can\'t promise that your novel will sell 10 million copies like 50 Shades of Grey, we can help you write a smart, polished manuscript that will appeal to agents, editors, and readers.\n\nIn this class, you\'ll read sample chapters from successful romance novels and learn the elements of historical, contemporary, paranormal, and erotic romance to find your perfect niche in the current marketplace. You\'ll complete a working draft of your romance novel, all while receiving expert, personal feedback from one of the genre\'s stars.\n\nIn this class, you will learn how to:\n\nBuild emotional and sexual tension quickly and effectively\n\nCreate compelling characters, from heroes to villains\n\nWrite sparkling dialogue that drives the plot, develops characters and heightens tension\n\nRevise, cut, and tighten your manuscript\n\nFind an agent and market your book and brand\n\nBy the end of class, you will have:A working draft of your romance novel manuscript.\n\nThe online classroom has several components:\n\nLessons: Learn new skills through written lessons\n\nDiscussion: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video\n\nAssignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback\n\nForums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR BIO\nSarah MacLean is the author of Nine Rules to Break When Romancing A Rake, the first in her best-selling and critically acclaimed three-book Love By Numbers series. In early 2012, she released the first book in her new, pre-Victorian Rules of Scoundrels series, A Rogue by Any Other Name.\n\nHer romance novels have been New York Times and USA Today best-sellers, translated into more than a dozen languages. They have been nominated for numerous awards, including the Romance Writers of America RITA Award. Sarah has been named one of the best new voices in romance by Booklist magazine, which hailed her as a "literary supernova."\n\nTestimonials\n\n"Do I recommend this class to other aspiring writers? Unequivocally yes! Before this class I was overwhelmed, but now I feel that I write a complete novel worthy of being published, and that is priceless." -- Kristy Demas\n\n"Learning from Sarah was the best! What could be better than learning the romance genre from one of its stars? Sarah really knows the romance genre, and it showed in her teachings. Her insights on the market, and on my manuscript, were invaluable." -- Julie Hinz\n\n"Sarah is an excellent teacher. I highly suggest this class for first-time or beginning romance novel authors. Not only did I develop a manuscript and enjoy professional editing help but I also learned a lot about the industry along the way!" -- Mclean Robbins\n\n
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SUMMARY:Graphic Novel Writing - ONLINE - Danny Fingeroth - 8 sessions, $550
DESCRIPTION:\n\nPRICE\n$550 ($525 for AvantGuild)\n\nCOURSE DETAILS\nYou don\'t have to be an artist to make the next Batman or Persepolis. You just have to know how to write, attract artists, and make the world notice. Learn how to write a graphic novel script that will attract editors and agents. We\'ll show show you the entire graphic novel writing process, from devising a proposal and writing word balloons to surviving Comic-Con International and handling Hollywood. You\'ll learn how to express your ideas -- whether they be intensely personal or compellingly commercial -- through the graphic-storytelling medium. No drawing ability is required. \n\nIn this class, you will learn how to:\n\nDevelop ideas for a great story \n\nStructure a story \n\nWrite effective dialogue \n\nConnect with the right artist \n\nAvoid a beginner\'s creative and career missteps \n\nGet the green-light from an editor\n\nBy the end of class, you will have:\n\nA first draft of your script and an understanding of how to get it sold. \n\nThe online classroom has several components:\n\nLessons: Learn new skills through video-based lessons\n\nDiscussions: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video\n\nAssignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback\n\nForums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR BIO\nDanny Fingeroth worked as a writer and editor for Marvel Comics, best known for his work on Spider-Man. He also created and edited Write Now magazine, the only how-to publication dedicated to comics writing and writers. He is co-author of How to Create Comics from Script to Print, as well as its companion DVD. Danny has also written Superman on the Couch, Disguised as Clark Kent, and The Rough Guide to Graphic Novels. He also co-edited The Stan Lee Universe, about the life and career of the co-creator of Iron Man and The X-Men.\n\nDanny has taught comics and graphic novel writing at NYU, The New School, and The MiMaster Art Institute in Milan. A recognized expert on comics and graphic novels, he has lectured at The Smithsonian Institution and The Metropolitan Museum. Danny also serves on the board of directors of the Institute for Comics Studies.\n\n
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DTSTART;TZID=US-Eastern:20130606T210000
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SUMMARY:Crime Fiction Writing - ONLINE - Theo Gangi - 8 sessions, $550
DESCRIPTION:\n\nPRICE\n$550 ($525 for AvantGuild)\n\nCOURSE DETAILS\nThe New York Times bestseller Gone Girl shaped the career of writer Gillian Flynn. She started her career as a TV critic and ended up translating a crime story into a three-part book deal. It all started with the kernel of an idea. \n\n \n\nIn this course, you’ll outline, draft, and query your own crime fiction novel. We’ll review how to conduct research, create an authentic tone, and build a narrative arc with suspense and plot-driven writing. We’ll also focus on how to use dialogue, setting, and style to create meaningful tension between the main character and others -- and the main character and themselves.\n\n \n\nIn this class, you will learn how to: \n\nUse public government databases and information to conduct research \n\nOutline your story – and re-outline for plot twists \n\nCreate believable three-dimensional characters\n\nForeshadow without giving away too much of your story \n\nDrive the plot of your novel forward with self-editing techniques \n\nBy the end of class, you will have: \n\nA working draft of your crime fiction novel and the knowledge of how to query agents and publishers.   \n\nThe online classroom has several components:\n\nLessons: Learn new skills through written lessons\n\nDiscussions: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video\n\nAssignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback\n\nForums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR BIO\nTheo Gangi is the author of Bang Bang. His stories have been anthologized in First Thrills, edited by Lee Child, and published in The Greensboro Review, The Columbia Spectator, and the Kratz Sampler.  Check out all of Theo\'s work here.\n\nHis articles and reviews have appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle, Mystery Scene Magazine, Inked Magazine, and Crimespree Magazine. He also presented the paper The Brooklyn Age of Hip-hop: Biggie, Jay-Z and Homeric Verse at the Brooklyn Aesthetics conference at St. Francis College. A graduate of Columbia University\'s Masters in Fine Arts program, he teaches at John Jay College of Criminal Justice.\n\nTestimonials\n\n"Theo is a wonderful instructor. He\'s so well versed in the crime/mystery genre. You\'ll get a great sense of the history, the masters, and the current needs of the market. I definitely recommend this class not only to those interested in the genre, but anyone wworking on a book that has a mystery or crime sub-plot. Wonderful overall!" -- Sally Melanie Lourenco\n\n
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DTSTART;TZID=US-Eastern:20130709T220000
DTEND;TZID=US-Eastern:20130709T230000
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Novel Writing: Master Class - ONLINE - Brendan Deneen - 8 sessions, $660
DESCRIPTION:\n\nPRICE\n$660 ($635 for AvantGuild)\n\nCOURSE DETAILS\nYou\'ve taken your young adult manuscript as far as you can, but there\'s another level to reach before securing a book deal. This workshop is for writers who are seeking to do the serious revision that will bring a good idea to its fullest realization.In this intensive workshop -- limited to 12 students -- you\'ll hone your story arc, character development, setting, voice, point of view, level of diction, and every element of your manuscript. Each week you will receive detailed feedback from the instructor and your classmates as you work toward polishing your YA or middle grade manuscript for submission to agents and book publishers. You\'ll learn how to navigate the publishing world to be in the best position to get published.By the end of class, you will have:Up to 80 polished pages of your young adult novel and steps for submitting it to literary agents. This class is purely workshop-based and does not contain written lectures.\n\nAdmission Requirements:This class is for students working toward a polished manuscript. Apply with a note to explain your interest in this topic and goals for the course. Please include a two-page writing sample.\n\nThe online classroom has several components:\n\nDiscussion: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video\n\nAssignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback\n\nForums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR BIO\nBrendan Deneen is an editor at Thomas Dunne Books (a division of St. Martin\'s Press/Macmillan), where he acquires young adult novels from the small and quirky (Being Audrey Hepburn) to the big and epic (Conquered Earth). He also launched Macmillan Films, whose first project, the young adult novel Tempest, was quickly pre-empted by the producers of the Twilight movies.\n\nBrendan is a former development/production executive for Scott Rudin and Bob & Harvey Weinstein (Miramax/Dimension Films) and a former literary and film manager, where he closed dozens of publishing and movie deals. He also teaches writing for television and film in the undergraduate school at Hunter College.\n\nTestimonials\n\n"Brendan was funny, smart, and incredibly generous with his time and expertise. He gave honest feedback that helped me solve tough story problems. I started the class with a rough draft and finished with much tighter, more polished pages." -- Mai Nguyen\n\n"If you have the opportunity to take this class, don\'t hesitate. Your writing and your project will improve exponentially. You\'ll gain valuable, honest insight into the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript and how to prepare it for the marketplace." -- Laura Kogonis\n\n"Brendan\'s knowledge of the publishing world was invaluable, and the feedback he gave me regarding my novel will definitely help me land an agent." -- Alicia Butler\n\n"Brendan gave focused, insightful feedback. He challenged us to improve our stories and his suggestions resulted in a stronger manuscript. Thanks, Brendan!" -- Jeanne Moran\n\n"Brendan treated us like professionals, giving us feedback he would have given one of his own authors. His critiques were invaluable in helping me re-think my work-in-progress. I felt his authentic wish for us to succeed." -- Lily Garfield\n\n
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SUMMARY:Novel Writing - ONLINE - Erika Mailman - 12 sessions, $675
DESCRIPTION:\n\nPRICE\n$675 ($650 for AvantGuild)\n\nCOURSE DETAILS\nJoin fellow writers in your pursuit of a first draft, under the guidance of a novelist who knows what she\'s doing -- and what you need to do. You\'ll learn the lost art of craft, the power of the outline, and how to find the "hook" that will sell your novel.\n\nYou\'ll get lessons on characterization, point of view, style, dialogue, plot, and silencing your inner critic. Students will share their work with the class at least three times and will join the instructor in providing feedback to other students.In this class, you will learn how to:\n\nWrite a strong outline -- and when to change it\n\nCreate believable characters\n\nCreate a consistent tone and point of view\n\nUnderstand the secret to dynamic dialogue\n\nProvide and receive useful feedback\n\nBy the end of class, you will have:A working first draft of your novel.\n\nStudents who have taken this class have published with:Simon & Schuster, Voice, Forge, and signed with the McIntosh and Otis agency.\n\nThe online classroom has several components:\n\nLessons: Learn new skills through written lessons\n\nDiscussion: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video\n\nAssignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback\n\nForums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR BIO\nErika Mailman is the author of the novels The Witch\'s Trinity and Woman of Ill Fame. She has also published two nonfiction books about Oakland history and is a columnist for the Montclarion newspaper in Oakland. She has taught creative writing at the University of Arizona, the Tucson Open University, and others. \n\nTestimonials\n\n"Erika\'s example, encouragement, acuity, and good humor inspired every writer in our class and helped keep us focused on our goal. Time and money well spent." -- Bradley Owens\n\n"Erika got me motivated to start the novel that had been in my head for years! By the end of the class, I was 150 pages into my book and had the rest outlined." -- Lian Dolan\n\n"Erika is amazing! She breaks everything down into bite-sized pieces and makes novel writing much less intimidating." -- Alexa Fitzpatrick\n\n"Erika is a dedicated, knowledgeable, fun instructor. She gives solid feedback that really helped me shape my novel." -- Lynn Braz\n\n\n\n
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Novel Writing - ONLINE - Stephanie Kuehnert - 12 sessions, $675
DESCRIPTION:\n\nPRICE\n$675 ($650 for AvantGuild)\n\nCOURSE DETAILS\nWe live in the golden age of young adult literature, with young people buying books at the fastest rate in decades. Think Hunger Games, Twilight, or Harry Potter. YA novels are now respected as important money-makers at publishing houses, and they win honors such as the Printz, Newbery, and National Book Awards. The goal of this class is to finish your YA or middle grade novel in 12 weeks.\n\nIn this class, you will learn how to:\n\nWrite a proposal that doesn\'t end up in the slush pile\n\nEvaluate what topics are teen cliches, and how to stay away from them\n\nKnow whether or not you need an agent and, if so, how to get one\n\nWrite for teens without being condescending\n\nEvaluate your story arc for a teen audience\n\nBy the end of class, you will have:A complete first draft of your YA or middle grade novel.\n\nStudents who have taken this class have published with:Simon & Schuster, Razorbill, Viking, Random House, Simon Pulse, and Grosset & Dunlap, and sold 4-book deals to Penguin and 2-book deals to HarperCollins.\n\nThe online classroom has several components:\n\nLessons: Learn new skills through written lessons\n\nDiscussion: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video\n\nAssignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback\n\nForums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR BIO\nStephanie Kuehnert is the author of the young adult novels I Wanna Be Your Joey Ramone  and Ballads of Suburbia, both published by MTV Books. Stephanie received her MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia College Chicago, where she teaches young adult fiction. She is also a staff writer for Rookie, an online magazine for teenage girls edited by Tavi Gevinson.\n\nThe Chicago Sun-Times said of her young adult fiction, "With her first two novels, Stephanie has created vivid pictures of teenage lives that lie in that borderland that abuts adulthood. It is a fertile, confusing and intense place, and she never holds back. But like a good ballad, she keeps the stories taut and precise, with a touch of heart thrown in for good measure."\n\n
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Novel Writing - New York, NY - Kate McKean - 12 sessions, $675
DESCRIPTION:\n\nPRICE\n$675 ($650 for AvantGuild)\n\nCOURSE DETAILS\nWe live in the golden age of young adult literature, with young people buying books at the fastest rate in decades. Think Hunger Games, Twilight, or Harry Potter. YA novels are now respected as important money-makers at publishing houses, and they win honors such as the Printz, Newbery, and National Book Awards. The goal of this class is to finish your YA or middle grade novel in 12 weeks.\n\nIn this class, you will learn:\n\nHow to write a proposal that doesn\'t end up in the slush pile\n\nWhat topics are teen cliches, and how to stay away from them\n\nWhether or not you need an agent and, if so, how to get one\n\nHow to write for teens without being condescending\n\nHow to evaluate your story arc for a teen audience\n\nBy the end of class, you will have:A complete first draft of your YA or middle grade novel.\n\nStudents who have taken this class have published with:Simon & Schuster, Razorbill, Viking, Random House, Simon Pulse, and Grosset & Dunlap, and sold 4-book deals to Penguin and 2-book deals to HarperCollins.\n\nINSTRUCTOR BIO\nKate McKean is an agent at the Howard Morhaim Literary Agency. Her list focuses on fiction for both adults and teens as well as practical and narrative nonfiction, especially craft and humor. Her recent sales include a 3-book paranormal romance series by debut author Delilah S. Dawson, Lucas Klaus\' YA novel Everything You Need to Survive the Apocalypse, and UNSTUCK: 52 Ways to Get (and Keep) Your Creativity Flowing by Noah Scalin.\n\nKate is an adjunct professor at New York University and has taught fiction writing workshops for Slice Literary Magazine and English courses for the University of Southern Mississippi. She earned her Master\'s degree in Fiction Writing at the University of Southern Mississippi.\n\nTestimonials\n\n"This class is a great place to get feedback about new work or work-in-progress. Kate fostered a creative environment with solid one-on-one feedback on my work. The class gave me the tools to finish my manuscript and take it to the next level." -- Samantha Rowan\n\n"Kate is terrific! She brings a great combination of business savvy and artistic skill to the class. She\'s smart, funny, and draws the best out of her students. I\'m so happy I took the course!" -- Jessica Balun\n\n
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Novel Writing: Master Class - ONLINE - Micol Ostow - 8 sessions, $660
DESCRIPTION:\n\nPRICE\n$660 ($635 for AvantGuild)\n\nCOURSE DETAILS\nYou\'ve taken your young adult manuscript as far as you can, but there\'s another level to reach before securing a book deal. This workshop is for writers who are seeking to do the serious revision that will bring a good idea to its fullest realization.In this intensive workshop -- limited to 12 students -- you\'ll hone your story arc, character development, setting, voice, point of view, level of diction, and every element of your manuscript. Each week you will receive detailed feedback from the instructor and your classmates as you work toward polishing your YA or middle grade manuscript for submission to agents and book publishers. You\'ll learn how to navigate the publishing world to be in the best position to get published.By the end of class, you will have:Up to 80 polished pages of your young adult novel and steps for submitting it to literary agents. This class is purely workshop-based and does not contain written lectures.\n\nAdmission Requirements:This class is for students working toward a polished manuscript. Apply with a note to explain your interest in this topic and goals for the course. Please include a two-page writing sample.\n\nThe online classroom has several components:\n\nDiscussion: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video\n\nAssignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback\n\nForums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR BIO\nMicol Ostow began her novel, Emily Goldberg Learns to Salsa, when she was a student in the Mediabistro class she now teaches. That book was named a NYPL Book for the Teen Age. Her newest release, So Punk Rock (and Other Ways to Disappoint Your Mother), was named a Booklist Top Ten Arts Books for Youth of 2009 and Top Ten Religion Books for Youth of 2009 selection.\n\nMost recently, Micol signed a two-book deal with Egmont US for her novel family, a fictionalized look at the Manson family murders of 1969, and an unnamed book project to come. She has written more than 40 published works for children, tweens, and teens.\n\nClick here to listen to a podcast with Micol about writing and her YA course.  \n\nTestimonials\n\n"Micol was a thorough, well-prepared, and joyful instructor. She openly shared her experiences as a writer." -- Joanne Donovan\n\n"I had an idea for a book when I stepped into Micol\'s class, but she taught me how to flesh it out and make it into an actual novel.After a few of her classes and numerous revisions, I was able to send my book out into the world - and recently signed with an amazing literary agent!" -- Danielle Rumore\n\n"I\'ve been trying finish my book for years, and this class helped me focus on completing it. I\'ve met several editors and agents through the class. None of this would have happened without Micol. Micol = Awesome." -- Darci Manley\n\n"Micol is one of those teachers you\'re lucky to find. With her guidance, I landed a four book deal while taking her class." -- Shani Petroff\n\n"Micol is the best. If you\'re serious about writing a young adult novel, I highly recommend her course." -- Taylor Morris\n\n"Thanks to Micol\'s guidance, I\'ve finished my novel and am shopping it to agents. I couldn\'t have done it without this class -- and especially Micol!" -- Jocelyn Davies\n\n"Micol inspires with her sense of story, her knowledge of the industry, and her ability to elicit the best. She takes students through a spin of her rolodex, inviting fellow published authors, editors, and marketers as guest speakers." -- Melita Garza\n\n"I\'m taking the class again because I\'ve come to rely on all the great feedback she, and the class, gives." -- Molly Reisner\n\n"Micol\'s class is perfect for the writer that wants to walk away with a finished manuscript." -- Alecia Whitaker Pace\n\n"I\'d recommend Micol\'s class in a heartbeat. By the end of the course, you\'ll have a huge number of pages, a good sense of the business, and a cadre of supportive and creative fellow writers." -- Lisa Selin Davis\n\n
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SUMMARY:Young Adult Novel Writing - ONLINE - Emilia Rhodes - 12 sessions, $675
DESCRIPTION:\n\nPRICE\n$675 ($650 for AvantGuild)\n\nCOURSE DETAILS\nWe live in the golden age of young adult literature, with young people buying books at the fastest rate in decades. Think Hunger Games, Twilight, or Harry Potter. YA novels are now respected as important money-makers at publishing houses, and they win honors such as the Printz, Newbery, and National Book Awards. The goal of this class is to finish your YA or middle grade novel in 12 weeks.\n\nIn this class, you will learn how to:\n\nWrite a proposal that doesn\'t end up in the slush pile\n\nEvaluate what topics are teen cliches, and how to stay away from them\n\nKnow whether or not you need an agent and, if so, how to get one\n\nWrite for teens without being condescending\n\nEvaluate your story arc for a teen audience\n\nBy the end of class, you will have:A complete first draft of your YA or middle grade novel.\n\nStudents who have taken this class have published with:Simon & Schuster, Razorbill, Viking, Random House, Simon Pulse, and Grosset & Dunlap, and sold 4-book deals to Penguin and 2-book deals to HarperCollins.\n\nThe online classroom has several components:\n\nLessons: Learn new skills through written lessons\n\nDiscussion: Join a weekly live, interactive discussion via IM and video\n\nAssignments: Complete homework and receive instructor feedback\n\nForums: Exchange resources, meet peers, and ask your instructor questions\n\n\n\nINSTRUCTOR BIO\nEmilia Rhodes is an editor at Alloy Entertainment, the home of Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars, and Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, where she develops and edits young adult and middle grade fiction. She was previously at Simon Pulse, the teen fiction imprint at Simon & Schuster.\n\nHer list includes New York Times bestselling series The Vampire Diaries by L.J. Smith, Thirst by Christopher Pike, and Kissed by an Angel by Elizabeth Chandler, as well as National Book Award finalist Out of Reach by Carrie Arcos. You can find her on Twitter @emiliarhodes.\n\n
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