"A wonderful class! It was so well organized, focused, and inspirational."
"You
are a wonderful and inspiring teacher, thank you. I have been looking
for a way to finally begin writing, and you gave me the tools and the
courage to do it."
"[Margaret] was very insightful, committed and knowledgeable. The class was a sheer delight."
Classes and Workshops FICTION WRITING INTENSIVES
FRANK BETTE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 1601 Paru Street (at Lincoln Ave.), Alameda, CA
Here's a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of the art of fiction writing. Each of these half-day workshops focuses on one essential aspect of the storytellers craft. Choose the one (or more) that covers an area where youd most like to build your skills. Whether youre writing a novel, short stories, or a memoir, youll come away with ideas that will take your writing to the next level.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 I-A. Whos Who in Your Story: Creating characters who come alive on the page I-B. Giving Your Characters Their Say: Writing dialogue that sparkles WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 II-A. One Thing After Another: Writing great beginnings, middles, and ends II-B. The Building Blocks of Your Story: Creating powerful scenes
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 III-A. Whose Head Am I in, Anyway?: Mastering the fine art of point of view III-B. Magic and Music: Developing a compelling writers voice
Workshop A under each date is 10 am 1 pm. Workshop B is 2 pm 5 pm. Design your own writing course. You may sign up for: A single workshop Two sessionssessions paired on the same day are designed to complement each other, but you may choose from any day All six, for a complete course in fiction writing
To learn more or to enroll, go to the Frank Bette Center website.
TUESDAYS, MARCH 2APRIL 6, 2010 1:303:15 p.m. (6 classes)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) DOMINICAN UNIVERSITY Guzman Hall San Rafael, CA
A romp through the history of the mystery genre, from Edgar Allan Poe (and before) through the Golden Age of Agatha Christie and Raymond to today's cozies and hardboiled novels. Thrills and chills galore!
I will be assisting mystery novelist RITA LAKIN in teaching this entertaining and informative class. Visiting authors will talk about the earlier writers who inspired them.
A
six-week course for writers who want to explore the challenges and
rewards of writing fiction and build their skills in characterization,
plotting, and creating a vivid story world.
