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Class: (Spring '10) Writers In Progress

Submitted by jlpowers on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 10:42pm
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Canceled - Waubonsee Community College: (102WWS804.600 (21926)) February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, 2010; Wednesday; 7:00pm - 9:00pm;  HCC 105

Joliet Junior College: (LLC.3859.T1 (40287)) February 17, March 17, April 21, May 19, 2010; Wednesday; 7:00pm - 9:00pm;  BTC Rm 2000 (Read more)

Class: (Spring '10) Research Makes the Plot Come Alive

Submitted by jlpowers on Tue, 01/12/2010 - 10:40pm
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Canceled - Waubonsee Community College: ***NOTE Changed TITLE*** "Make Your Plot Come Alive" (102WWS808.820 (21929)) April 10, 2010; Saturday; 9:00am - 2:00pm;  APC 258

Canceled - Joliet Junior College: (LLC.3983.T1 (43615)) March 27, 2010; Saturday; 9:00am - 3:00pm;  TBA (Read more)

Class: (Fall '09) Writer's In Progress

Submitted by jlpowers on Mon, 06/29/2009 - 8:25am
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Waubonsee Community College: Canceled

Joliet Junior College: (LLC.3859.T1 (36881)) Sept. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Dec. 16, Wednesdays; 7:00pm - 9:00pm; Business & Tech Ctr. Room 2003

Join other writers for a meeting on the first Wednesday of each month. It includes an hour of instruction on writing techniques and the remaining time on critiquing the manuscripts students bring to class. Participants can range from unpublished novices to authors with works in progress. It's a great opportunity to network, gain writing skills and creative guidance. The agenda: 7 pm writing technique instruction; 8 pm a constructive and positive critique session led by author Jackie Powers who has conducted critique groups for years.

Class: (Fall '09) Ten Steps to Improve Your Novel

Submitted by jlpowers on Mon, 06/29/2009 - 8:20am
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Waubonsee Community College: (101WWS803.820 (11964)) November 7, 2009; Saturday; 9:00am - 3:00pm;  BDE 108

Joliet Junior College: (LLC.3856.T1 (36878)) September 26, 2009; Saturday; 9:00am - 3:00pm;  B Building, Room 2001

Kishwauke College: (WRC 701 3001) October 17, 2009; Saturday; 9:00am-3:00pm; U-304

Elgin Community College: (CED-194-300 (55139)) October 24, 2009, Saturday; 9:00am - 3:00pm; Main Campus, Instruction Center, Room 203 (Read more)

Class: (Sum '09) The Plot Thickens -- canceled

Submitted by jlpowers on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 5:42pm
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It's a great story. You've developed it in your mind from beginning to end. But when your fingers hit the computer keys, the plot just doesn't flow. It's difficult to get the characters from one scene to another. The dialogue seems stilted and the action appears contrived. Never fear! Join author Jackie Powers as she demystifies the concept of plot and breaks it down into more easily manageable pieces. You'll leave with tips, tricks and tools to help create more interesting characters and a stronger storyline.

Waubonsee Community College: (093WWS872.820 (30838))
June 20, 2009; Saturday; 9:00am-3:00pm; Bodie Hall

(Spg 09) Crucial Steps to Better Fiction Writing

Submitted by jlpowers on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 5:24pm
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Step into the exciting world of fiction! This workshop introduces techniques to jumpstart the creative process and get your stories down on paper. It features procedures to perk up lackluster material and maintain reader interest. There will be plenty of opportunity to talk about difficulties in getting started. Through in-class exercises we will practice writing skills such as using the five senses and editing your work. Join us for a day of creative discussion, exploration and expression. Bring a sack lunch.

Kishwaukee College: (WRC 701 5001)
Feb, 28, 2009; Saturday; 9:00am-3:00pm; ; Bldg: U, Rm: 304

Elgin Community College: (CED 193 Crucial Steps Better Fiction)
March 21, 2009; Saturday; 9am - 3pm; Main campus, Bldg ITC, Rm 112

Joliet Junior College: (LLC.3664 Crucl Stps to Better Fic Writ)
April 25, 2009; Saturday; 9am - 3pm; Main campus, Business & Tech Ctr, Rm 2000

(Fal 08) Create Characters: Heroes Who Stand Tall and Villains Who Cast Shadows

Submitted by jlpowers on Sun, 09/28/2008 - 9:15pm
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Create Characters: Heroes Who Stand Tall and Villains Who Cast Shadows

Bring people alive on the page with compelling characters created from your experience and imagination. Discover how to move inside each characters' head, look through her eyes and think his thoughts. Learn techniques to build a character's profile, reveal the inner and/or outer conflicts, and disclose motivation, weaknesses and strengths. Plus Dialogue: Realistic character conversation. Learn to create clear tag lines (who said what, define characters and further the plot. Consider when to use dialogue and how best to say it. (Read more)

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