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FICTION, MEMOIR, AND ROMANCEClick “Buy Now” Under Each Class to Enroll. Email info@writingpad.com or call 323-333-2954 if you have further questions or want to ask about payment plans.
Fiction Bootcamp: Mastering The Art Of The Tall TaleHave you dreamed of writing tales of urban intrigue for the New Yorker or a bestselling novel? In this 5 week class, author Melissa Clark will share her recipe for crafting an irresistible story! She’ll show you how to seamlessly blend fantasy with reality, transform the ordinary into the suspenseful, and tie it all together with a compelling story arc that delivers page after page. Melissa will also cover techniques for hooking your reader, creating memorable characters, an engaging plot, and a satisfying conclusion. By the end of this class, you'll have completed a draft of a stellar short story or a polished chapter of your novel. You will even get a one-on-one consultation where she’ll help you put the finishing touches on your pages and figure out where to send it for publication!
About Melissa Clark: Melissa Clark is the author of "Imperfect" and “Swimming Upstream, Slowly” (Random House/Broadway Books). “Swimming Upstream, Slowly” was named a Target Breakout Book. Her short stories have been published in literary journals such as the Santa Clara review and New Orleans Review. She also created and executive produced the animated television show, “Braceface,” starring the voice of Alicia Silverstone, which ran for five seasons on ABC Family Channel. Melissa has contributed scripts to “Rolie Polie Olie,” “Totally Spies” and “Sweet Valley High”, and has developed television projects for Disney Studios, Scholastic Productions and Cartoon Network. Melissa has taught creative writing and literature at Otis College of Art and Design and at the Esalen Institute for five years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emerson College and a Masters Degree from UC Davis in English and Writing.
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TRUE TALES: WRITING A COMPELLING PASTHave you ever thought about turning your life's trials and tribulations into a NY Times bestseller? In this one day class, bestselling memoirist Monica Holloway will share her secrets for excavating your tumultuous past to craft a gripping page turner! Her fun, in-class exercises will help you infuse your most fascinating memories with authenticity and personality. She’ll cover crucial topics such as research and fact checking as well as techniques for protecting your loved ones when publishing a non-fiction work. By the end of the class, you’ll have written a couple of moving scenes and brainstormed a solid plan for completing your memoir without a Jerry Springer intervention!
About Monica Holloway: Monica Holloway is the critically acclaimed author of the memoirs, "Cowboy and Wills" and "Driving With Dead People," described by Newsweek as “unforgettable,” Glamour christened “a classic,” and the Washington Post deemed “irresistible.” She contributed to the anthology Mommy Wars, from which her essay “Red Boots and Cole Haans” was described by Newsday as “brilliant, grimly hilarious.” I LOVE YOU SILLY: CRAFTING THE PERFECT ROMANCEDo you dream of love in an English Manor, being seduced by a demon, or romantic bliss in space? In this one-day class, award-winning novelist Zoë Archer will take you on an exciting journey through the world of romance writing. She'll cover the structure of the romance novel as well as the various sub-genres. She'll also touch on the business of writing romance, who the players are, and how to approach them. By the end of the class, you'll have come up with a captivating idea as well as drafted one jaw-dropping scene faster than you can say "Heathcliff."
About Zoë Archer: Zoë Archer is a RITA award–nominated romance author who writes romance novels chock-full of adventure, sexy men, and women who make no apologies about kicking ass. Her books include The Hellraisers paranormal historical series "Devil's Kiss" (available now), "Demon's Bride" (May 2012) and "Sinner's Heart" (2013) and the acclaimed Blades of the Rose paranormal historical adventure series ("Warrior", "Scoundrel", "Rebel,"and "Stranger"), published by Kensington/Zebra. She has a three-book historical romance series, "Nemesis, Unlimited" that will be published by St. Martin’s Press beginning in 2013. Her other titles include "Collision Course" and "Chain Reaction", both from Carina Press (the digital-only imprint of Harlequin), and a forthcoming three-book steam punk romance series from Avon Impulse, beginning April 2012. She is a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop and holds a Masters Degree in Literature and Fiction.
STORYTELLING AT LIGHT SPEED: THE ART OF FLASH FICTIONIn the world of Twitter and TiVo, attention spans have been reduced to fractions of a second. With flash fiction, that's exactly what we're going to give them: blazing fast stories so compelling and compact that even an ADD stricken reader is unable to resist. Veteran storyteller Melissa Clark will give you everything you need to know about this special format to generate your own super cool story that can fit on a postcard. In 1000 words or less, you’ll write evocative but concise stories with jaw dropping moments. You’ll learn how to hook your reader with the first sentence and keep them on the edge of their seat till the end of your tale. Through fun in-class writes you'll play with the medium, and by the end of the class, you'll have a draft of your first piece of flash. McSweeney’s is calling.
About Melissa Clark: Melissa Clark is the author of "Imperfect" and “Swimming Upstream, Slowly” (Random House/Broadway Books). “Swimming Upstream, Slowly” was named a Target Breakout Book. Her short stories have been published in literary journals such as the Santa Clara review and New Orleans Review. She also created and executive produced the animated television show, “Braceface,” starring the voice of Alicia Silverstone, which ran for five seasons on ABC Family Channel. Melissa has contributed scripts to “Rolie Polie Olie,” “Totally Spies” and “Sweet Valley High”, and has developed television projects for Disney Studios, Scholastic Productions and Cartoon Network. Melissa has taught creative writing and literature at Otis College of Art and Design and at the Esalen Institute for five years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emerson College and a Masters Degree from UC Davis in English and Writing.
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