Class Syllabus - 2009

Temecula Writer’s Toolbox Syllabus
2009

January 27
Questionnaire, Introductions, Write elevator pitch and back cover, Book Revision and Self-Editing by James Bell. (Writer’s Digest books)

February 23
Chapter 1 & 2, Self-Editing and Characters. Discuss Characters. (Not the ones in class.) Write obituary for character.

March 23
Chapter 3 & 4, Plot and Structure and Point of View (POV) Discuss. Group plot a novel.

April 27
Chapter 5 & 6, Scenes and Dialogue. Discuss. Write dialogue in unique voice. Read out loud.

May 25
Chapter 7, 8, & 9, Beginnings, Middles & Ends, Show vs.
Tell & Voice and Style. Discuss. Identify telling and change to showing in sample paragraph.

June 22
Chapter 10, 11, & 12, Setting and Description, Exposition, Theme, Discuss, Write setting using all 5 senses.

Meeting Update - 2009 Schedule

It's that time again. We will be starting a new session! Get ready to sharpen your writing skills:

When: 4th Tues. of the month
Where: Promise Land Christian Bookstore, Temecula, CA
What time: 7:00 -8:30 p.m.

For 2009, we will be working from a book called Revision & Self-Editing, by James Scott Bell.

You can pick one up at Barnes & Noble, or we can order a copy for you.

List price is $16.99.
Amazon price $11.55.

We will be ordering through Amazon. The price will be $12.45 + shipping.

Please let us know if you'll be joining us by e-mailing 6harmers@sbcglobal.net
Also, we need to know by Jan. 19 if you want us to order you a book.

We are looking forward to seeing all of you!