September 1st, 2008 – September 26th, 2008
“The "W" Plot...Or The Other White Meat for Plotters”
With Karen Docter
Workshop Description
One of the staples of any writers group conversations is the
plot. It's integral to every novel, holds everything together.
It's the vehicle that carries readers from page one to "The
End". It's one of the scariest things an author faces when s/he
decides, hey, I want to write a novel!
How many of us have made this decision, then stared at that
blank page or computer screen without a clue how to proceed?
What about those of us who write by the seat of our pants, the
pantsers? Do we dare risk scaring off our muse by [shudder]
plotting our story? How do the mega-plotters, the overachievers,
know when it's time to stop and just put pen to paper?
Join four-time Golden Heart® finalist and Daphne du Maurier
winner Karen Docter as she shares the "W" plotting technique
she's used successfully for more than 10 years.
Karen analyzes the movie "Romancing the Stone" to show how the
technique works, discussing the detailed plot points for the
main characters including the villain. Throughout this workshop,
you'll uncover the skeleton of your own novel. Whatever your
genre, not only will you have the tools you need to finish
plotting your story using the "W", you'll know how to use it to
write the synopsis we all love to hate...all without writing one
word of the novel.
If you've already started your novel, that's okay. It's never
too late to apply the principles of the "W" to your developing
story. Have you run into a wall? Don't know where to go next?
Has the story gone flat? Use the technique to pull apart the
elements of your story so you can plug the holes, work
through/over/around walls that loom in your path, and get moving
on your story once again.
This is a hands-on-your-own-book workshop designed for the
novice or the experienced writer.
Enrollment Information
Cost: $25 non-members / $15 IRWA members
Please complete the following steps to complete your enrollment
in this course:
1.
Send an e-mail to Online Class Coordinator Leshia Stolt
at onlineworkshops@indianarwa.com with the following
information:
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Title of the online class
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Your full name
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Method of payment
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The email address you wish to use when
taking the class
The email address your PayPal account is listed under (if
applicable)
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Payment Method: Pay by Check or Paypal
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Member Fees $15 |
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Non-Member Fees $25 |
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If paying by check, please mail check to
Indiana RWA
Attention: Adrienne Hogan, Treasurer
P.O. Box 412
Fishers, IN 46038-0412
Please make checks payable to Indiana RWA. Note the class title
as well as your email address on your check.
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3. Join Online Class