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Writing a Book Proposal Powerful Plots: Strengthening Story and Structure in Novel Writing
Writing a Book Proposal Many agents and publishers will accept a book proposal for nonfiction writing, however, that proposal will need to effectively sell you and your book idea in order to land a contract. This workshop will focus on helping participants begin the process of writing a nonfiction book proposal for a variety of forms—memoir, historical, essay, autobiography, anthology, resource, self-help, how to, humor and others. Specific areas of the proposal will be discussed and developed in a workshop format. During the weekend, participants will determine the purpose/essence of their book and the effectiveness of the book’s title. In addition, you’ll develop a hook, write a brief chapter outline, identify competition, consider promotional options, and assess what biographical information to include. This class will be useful to writers of nonfiction at all stages. Powerful Plots: Strengthening Story and Structure in Novel Writing This course will focus on helping you construct a viable plot and effective storyline. Specifically by focusing on structural development, you will leave the workshop with a clear vision of how to complete or improve your novel. Discussions will provide helpful hints and strategies about other key components, including dialogue, characterization, description, visual style, conflict, motivation and marketability. Outside of class, students will write from an original idea or pull from their written novel a number of exercises. These might include a novel premise outline, along with characterization, narrative, and dialogue assignments. In class, we will critique each other’s writing and offer constructive suggestions. This workshop can help novelists at all stages, whether you have only an idea in your head or your manuscript is complete but you’d like to strengthen its story and structure. Biography |
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