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WRITING WORKSHOPS by LAURIE SCHNEBLY

Each workshop is a series of email lectures including homework assignments to sharpen your skills. For more information use the links shown, see www.BookLaurie.com, or contact Laurie directly at BookLaurie@gmail.com

Block-Busting: Putting the Joy Back in Writing

www.winecountryromancewriters.com/workshops.htm
March 2–27, 2009
$25
At some point, almost all writers suffer from the inability to tell the story they want. Part of that writer's block is a lack of joy in the process. So this roll-up-your-sleeves workshop looks at the causes—including boredom, exhaustion, and fear of success—and the benefits of such a block. Writers finish the month with new awareness of what works for them, and with renewed inspiration for returning to the craft they love.

Q is for Query, A is for Aaack!

www.sinc-guppies.org
April 6–17, 2009
$20
No writer can get far without the most fundamental tool of selling their work: an effective query letter. But it's frequently a source of dread for writers who create lyrical fiction, yet panic at the idea of creating a sales pitch. Laurie Schnebly brings 25 years of advertising experience to the task of identifying what makes people want to buy a product—any product—and how to convince them yours is the one they want.

From Plot to Finish

www.WriterUniv.com
May 11–22, 2009
$55
A continuation of the Plotting-Via-Motivation process, this limited-enrollment group gets every member plotting a brand new book (begun in February's class) from start to finish. No need to prepare a story idea, character bios, goal charts or anything else, because you'll learn how to plot an entire book—and actually have it ready to type—by the end of this hands-on workshop. (Class size limited.)

Creating Your Hero's Fatal Flaw

www.WriterUniv.com
June 1–26, 2009
$30
Giving likable, plausible characters a compelling conflict is easier with Enneagrams. Counselors and HR managers use this tool to identify the nine personality types: Perfectionist, Nurturer, Achiever, Romantic, Observer, Skeptic, Adventurer, Leader and Peacemaker. Each one has its own uniquely heroic and distinctive traits—as well as a troublesome flaw—that will naturally bring them into conflict with other people…and with themselves.

Tips from Madison Avenue: The Selling Synopsis

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SynopsisInc
August 3–28, 2009
$30
If you've ever had trouble writing a synopsis, here's a hint: pretend you're writing an ad. An advertising copywriter for 25 years, Laurie was amazed to discover that the same skills which helped her sell bikes, bouquets and burgers to the public also helped her sell book ideas to her publisher. Discover how to use those “Madison Avenue” techniques to interest editor and/or agent “buyers” in your product. (Class size limited.)