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Division of Continuing Education
Fall 2008
 

PDF downloadWRITING AND PUBLISHING

Writing Your 1st Book or 7th! ...on a Shoestring Budget
Learn how to develop and complete your manuscript in just 6 weeks following a 10 step plan. You’ll also learn how to create a real page turner whether you are doing a fiction, non-fiction, cookbook or even a textbook. $15 fee payable in class for, “Writing, Publishing & Marketing Your 1st Book”, with all forms, samples and marketing information.
Instructor: Bobbie Christensen
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80014
Class #43529 Nov 5 6 - 7:45pm
Fee: $35 1 Wednesday KSC 212

Publishing Your 1st Book or 7th! ...on a Shoestring Budget
Learn how to submit your work to a publisher or self-publish your own book and keep the profits, plus all about POD’s, ebooks, etc. Includes all forms, contracts, samples, etc. $15 fee payable at class for, “Writing, Publishing & Marketing Your 1st Book”, with all forms, samples and marketing information.
Instructor: Bobbie Christensen
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80015
Class #43537 Nov 5 8 - 10pm
Fee: $35 1 Wednesday KSC 212

Beginner’s Guide to Getting Published
Did you know that Stephen King was rejected 75 times before he sold his first novel? If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a full-length novel, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past, the editor’s desk. You will be presented with information it may take other writers years to discover, including:
How to become a “published” writer overnight
Submitting manuscripts the correct way
Writing irresistible query letters
100 ways to make money as a freelance writer
FREE future Q&A opportunities
If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop, taught by a successful published writer, is a must! Materials are $20 and payable to instructor in class.
Instructor: LeeAnne Krusemark
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80006
Class #49074 Sep 20 10am-12pm
Fee: $45 1 Saturday J140

An Introduction to Publishing
If your goal is to become a freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, or book length manuscript, this seminar will guide you through the process of publishing. A creative formula for developing manuscripts, production and presentation of manuscripts, and resource books available to writers will be included. Topics covered include: research; marketing of manuscripts to agents/publishers; vanity or subsidy press; negotiations and payment. Learn from a professional critique of the publishing industry that is presented.
Instructor: Ralph Tanner
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80004
Class #43539 Oct 4 9am - 12pm
Fee: $39* 1 Saturday M226

An Author’s Workshop
Join the growing list of PVCC students from this class who have successfully published! This interactive workshop will teach writers the required basics of publishing including: formatting/completing manuscripts and presenting them to publishers; copyrights; manuscript submissions and; negotiations. Gain practical knowledge from an internationally recognized publisher and learn how to enter the lucrative business of publishing.
Instructor: Ralph Tanner
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80003
Class #43541 Oct 15-Nov 5 6:30 - 8:30pm
Fee: $79* 4 Wednesdays TBA

*Savings Package:
Take both Ralph Tanner classes and save $19!

Cont_ed #100-80011, #43543, Fee: $99

You Were Born to Be Published

Every time your eyes fall upon a best seller list, do you wish your name was on it? Are friends, family members and/or colleagues continually commenting on how much they love to read your letters? Would the publication of your works land you the raise or tenure that you seek? If you answered yes to any of these, this class, which offers you a proven and tested method for getting your material published no matter what you write, is for you. Based on a system devised by the instructor, this course covers everything you need to know to get your work into print.
Instructor: Tom Bird
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80013
Class #43531 Oct 8 6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $55* 1 Wednesday TBA

You Were Born to Write
Imagine completing your long-awaited book by the holidays while only writing two hours a day. Imagine inspirations coming through faster, smoother and easier than you ever thought possible. Be in control of writing as your art form, calling all the shots, knowing how to self-induce your connection with your author within. What are you waiting for? If you feel as if you have a book waiting to be birthed, this is the class for you.
Instructor: Tom Bird
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80012
Class #43533 Oct 9 6:30 - 9:30pm
Fee: $55* 1 Thursday K109

*Savings Package:
Take both Tom Bird classes and save $11!

Cont_ed #100-80010, #43535, Fee: $99

 

 
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