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Writing Courses, Tutoring & Editing - Professional Help for Writers
As part of UCD’s Adult Education Programme 2010-11, based in Carysfort Campus, I facilitate writing workshops titled:
- The Nuts & Bolts of Writing
- The Plot Thickens
- Building Story People - Creating Characters
I also convene writing workshops around the country. See Diary for details.
On-Line writing courses:
Writing for Success: (1) Fiction (2) Non-Fiction:
6-module starter courses for emerging writers which ties in with my book on writing of the same title. Each module includes an e-mail lecture, writing suggestions and the submission of an assignment which is tracker corrected and returned to participants. There is no time scale for completion of modules. Courses are geared to recognise and realise individual writing potential, and to assist towards publication.
At the end of each course participants will have a clearly defined knowledge of their chose genre.
Module headings for (1) Fiction:
- Tips for Building a Successful Story
- Creating Powerful Characters
- Structuring Plot - Mind-mapping v Creativity
- Choosing Optimum Locations
- Emotional Landscaping
- Discovering Your Writing Style
Module headings for (2) Non-Fiction:
- Tips for coming up with marketable ideas
- Best Practice for Research
- How to Structure
- Building on Detail
- The power of Case Histories
- How to Pitch
Payment by PayPAL includes a complimentary copy of Writing for Success
(3) Writing Historical Fiction In conjunction with InkWELL Writers
Writing historical fiction is more than placing characters in a bygone era. This course helps writers to explore the various genres of historical fiction, and become skilled at building historical fact, storylines and characters into riveting fiction. Each module includes an email lecture, writing suggestions, reading recommendations and an assignment to be submitted for tutor review.
At the end of this course participants will have clearly defined characters, a strong storyline, optimum locations, cameo scenes and an opening chapter.
For details of course content see: www.inkwellwriters.ie
Course Length: 6 modules
Start Date: On Demand
On-Line Tutoring & Editing
On-Line Tutoring and Editing has been set up to fill a gap in the Irish market and to meet demand. There is an abundance of writing talent but much of it is too raw for publication. This is where a few sessions of professional tutoring and editing can make the difference between publication and rejection.
The majority of people know how to write their first draft. But without experience few have the necessary skills to bring their work to the standard required by today’s publishers, editors and producers who increasingly look for print-ready copy.
If you are interested in On-Line Tutoring or Editing, initially submit for free analysis:
By e-mail to patricia@patriciaoreilly.net 500 words ‘polished’ to best of your ability – stating whether short story, novel, play etc.
On-Line Tutoring & Editing consists of market analysis, tips for professional presentation and suggested outlets for your work.
Communication is by e-mail and/or phone for a fixed fee.
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