Novel I: Intro to Novel Writing Workshop

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Start Date:

Sun, Feb 19, 10:00am - Mar 26, 1:00pm Pacific Time ( 5 sessions )

Location:

Interactive Online Classroom

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Description

Class Level: Beginner

Age Requirements: 18 and older

Average Class Size: 10

System Requirements: Here are the system requirements for to use our web conferencing software depending on what device you use. You need:

A Windows or Mac computer (or iPad)
A strong internet connection
A microphone and speakers
(usually built-in to your computer or USB headset) or a phone
A webcam to use HDFaces
(most newer laptops have them built in)

Most computers have built-in microphones and speakers, but you will get much better audio quality if you use a headset or handset. For sound, you can also call in on your landline or mobile device.

Windows

Operating system: Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
Processor: Any 1 Ghz single core processor or better
RAM: 2GB or more
Internet: DSL or better
Bandwidth: 700Kbps or more for simultaneous screen sharing, video and audio conferencing
Browser: Internet Explorer® 7.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 4.0 or newer, Google Chrome™ 5.0 or newer

Mac

Operating system: Mac OS X with MacOS 10.6.8/(Snow Leopard) or later
Processor: Any 1 Ghz single core processor or better
RAM: 1GB
Internet: DSL or better
Bandwidth: 700Kbps or more for simultaneous screen sharing, video and audio conferencing
Browser: Safari® 3.0 or newer, Mozilla® Firefox® 4.0 or newer, Google Chrome™ 5.0 or newer

IPAD

Device: iPad® 2 or newer, iPhone® 4 or newer, iPod® Touch (3rd generation) or newer
Operating system: iOS 7 or newer
Internet: WiFi recommended for VoIP
Additional software: FreApp from the App Store

Class Delivery: Make a pot of tea, hop on the couch, and whip open that laptop! Through our new, live web video conferencing system, you can access the best writing teachers, a sense of community and great classes — even if you live in Lincoln, Nebraska. All you need is a strong internet connection and a Mac, PC, or iPad that has a webcam to use the HD Faces application

Teacher: Gretchen McNeil

What you'll learn in this novel writing course:

Is it your dream to write the great American novel? In this 5 week Online intro novel writing class, successful novelist Jennifer Brody will teach you the fundamentals of long form fiction! She’ll also teach you techniques for creating a thrilling story arc, irresistible dialogue, characters and conflict. If you like, you can even bring in up to 1000 words of your novel for targeted feedback every session!

With the aid of fun, hands-on exercises and balanced workshopping sessions, you’ll have completed a chapter outline of your book, and will have written some scenes to boot. Before you know it, Random House will be banging on your door! Topics include: character, description, plot, POV, dialogue, revision, setting, voice, theme and query.

If you’ve never taken a novel class before, we suggest you take Novel 101 in addition to this class.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

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Refund Policy

All sales are final and there are no refunds. Credit may be offered based on class availability. If you can’t come to class, call or email us as far in advance as possible. We will do everything we can to fill your spot, but we can’t make any guarantees. Credit eligibility is not based upon your reason for being unable to attend a class; it is based upon the timing of your credit request and our ability to fill your spot. If we find someone to take your place, you will receive class credit minus a $25 processing fee for 1 day classes and $50 processing fee for long classes. Otherwise, your payment will be forfeit. To use class credits, you need to sign up for class in advance by emailing [email protected] or calling 323.333.2954. If the class is being paid for as part of a payment plan, regardless of whether the student stops attending class, the payment plan must be paid in full by the end of the class. Failure to do so will result in the student’s account being turned over to collections.

Start Date	Time	Teacher	# Sessions	Price

Sun, Feb 19	10:00am - 1:00pm Pacific Time	Gretchen McNeil	5	$425
This course consists of multiple sessions, view schedule for sessions.
Sun, Mar 05	10:00am - 1:00pm Pacific Time	Gretchen McNeil
Sun, Mar 12	10:00am - 1:00pm Pacific Time	Gretchen McNeil
Sun, Mar 19	10:00am - 1:00pm Pacific Time	Gretchen McNeil
Sun, Mar 26	10:00am - 1:00pm Pacific Time	Gretchen McNeil