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The No-Experience-Necessary Writers’ Workshop

paulette — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:00:34 +0000

This is a stress-free introduction to writing for anyone who has wanted to write but hasn’t known how or where to start. It’s designed to inspire you and help you start writing what you want to write. Topics include finding your own natural material, discovering what inspires you, creating your own ideal writing process, turning inspiration into paragraphs or stanzas, and many more. You’ll leave the workshop feeling more in touch with what you want to write and will have begun at least two short pieces. Highly recommended for anyone with a desire to write.

This in-person workshop takes place at The Loft, 1011 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis 55415. To register, or for more information, call 612-215-2575 or visit loft.org

One session, 4 hours

Next workshop available:
Saturday, August 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Central Time

Cost: $62 ($55.80 for Loft members, $43.40 for low-income registrants)

Building a Successful Writing Business

Eric Wood — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:00:33 +0000

Making part or all of your living as a writer requires more than just writing ability; it also takes business and marketing savvy. This class will help you develop that savvy so you can build and run your own writing business. Topics include: positioning yourself in the marketplace; finding freelance gigs; researching and locating markets; making deals; using writers’ temp agencies; dealing effectively with editors; knowing when to grab an opportunity and when to walk away; and much more.

This in-person workshop takes place at The Loft, 1011 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis 55415. To register, or for more information, call 612-215-2575, or visit www.loft.org

One session, 4 hours

Next workshop available:
Saturday, July 14
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central Time

Cost: $62 ($55.80 for Loft members, $43.40 for low-income registrants)

Finding Your Way As A Writer

Eric Wood — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:34:43 +0000

This class will help you discover where your greatest writing talents and interests lie, and how to best make use of them. Through a series of hands-on activities, you’ll discover your own most resonant themes, images, and approaches; where and when you are most creative; which genre or genres best suit you; and how to create your own ideal writing process. The second half of the workshop will focus on helping you find your way into the complex and multifaceted business of writing. We’ll look at publishing (including both traditional and often-overlooked markets, as well as self-publishing), then explore building a career as a writer for hire by businesses and nonprofits.

This in-person workshop takes place at The Loft, 1011 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis 55415. To register, or for more information, call 612-215-2575, or visit loft.org

One session, 4 hours

Next workshop available:
Saturday, August 18, 1 to 5 p.m. Central Time

Cost: $62 (Loft members, $55.80; low-income registrants, $43.40)

What Every Writer Needs to Know About E-books

Eric Wood — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:04:56 +0000

In this workshop you’ll learn to navigate the world of e-books, both in partnership with traditional publishers and as your own self-publisher. We’ll begin with a clear-eyed look at the larger realities of e-books and book apps, then dig into e-book economics, technology, marketing, royalties, and design. We’ll also investigate e-book aggregators such as bookbaby.com and smashwords.com. We’ll end with a step-by-step walk-through of the entire process of publishing an e-book.

Instructors: Scott Edelstein and Patti Frazee

This in-person workshop takes place at The Loft, 1011 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis 55415. To register, or for more information, call 612-215-2575, or visit www.loft.org

One session, 3 hours

Next workshop available:
Saturday, August 18, 9 a.m. to noon Central Time

Cost: $46.50 ($41.85 for Loft members, $32.55 for low-income registrants)