The Writers’ Workshop announces classes in Asheville

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The Writers’ Workshop is a non-profit center since 1985. Classes meet at 387 Beaucatcher Rd., Asheville. Registration is in advance only, at www.twwoa.org. For more info, contact writersw@gmail.com or 828-254-8111. Financial assistance is available for low-income writers.

Feb. 13: Creating and Publishing the Poetry Chapbook with Richard Krawiec

This workshop will explore poetic revision strategies, and ways to identify themes and organize poems into a collection for submission. Information on submitting to literary publishers will also be discussed. Students may bring up to ten poems to the class for review. Krawiec is the author of two chapbooks, Breakdown and She Hands Me the Razor. He has been published in Shenandoah, Witness, NC Literary Review, Florida Review and Cream City Review, among other journals. Meets Saturday, 10-4 pm. $75/$70 members.

Feb. 27: Building a Platform From Scratch with Jane Gari

Agents and editors are more eager to take on writers who have proven their self-promoting pre-contract. Platform building is about fostering relationships and meaningful interactions with your audience. In this workshop you’ll learn how to: create a following and gain public visibility; define your target audience and design platform outlets with them in mind; and network effectively. Gari has been published in print and online in literary journals, arts magazines, and blogs such as Writers Digest. Her memoir was published by Touch Point Press, and she is under contract with Alpha Books for a book in the Idiot’s Guides series. Meets Saturday, 10-4 pm. $75/ $70 Workshop members.

March 12: Writing Children’s Books with Bobbie Pell

The class will discuss the primary categories of books for ages 3-11, from Concept/Novelty Books, Picture Books, Easy/Early Readers, to Beginning Chapter Books. Through close examination of Caldecott Winners books, we can learn what strategies make a successful children’s story: plot, believable characters, setting, style, and word choice. Pell earned her MFA degree at Goddard College, and is the author of A New Star and Scary Stories. She holds Masters Degrees in Library Science, English Literature and Creative Writing. Meets Saturday, 10-4 pm. $75/ $70 Workshop members.

March 19: Editing and Revising Your Own Work with Karen Ackerson

Writers of fiction and non-fiction will learn how to edit and revise their works before submitting to an agent or publisher. Techniques will be taught on how to grab the reader’s interest by eliminating unnecessary details, building tension, and fine-tuning dialogue and descriptions. Participants may bring five pages (double-spaced) to the class for discussion. Ackerson is Senior Editor at the Renbourne Editorial Agency, and has edited over 220 stories, books and essays. Meets Saturday, 10-5 pm. $75/$70 Workshop members.

April 9: Writing Historical Fiction with Anne Barnhill

The class will learn vital aspects of writing historical fiction, including how to make historical figures ‘come alive’, how to use dialogue from another century, where to find research materials, and much more. We will be doing writing exercises geared to historical fiction, and take a brief look at some historical novels to see how other writers work. Barnhill is the award-winning author of numerous books including At the Mercy of the Queen; Coal Baby; and Queen Elizabeth’s Daughter. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from UNC-Wilmington, and teaches workshops throughout the state. Meets Saturday, 10-4 pm. $75/$70 members.

April 30: Writing the Novel with Brenda McClain

This class, for any level writer, will focus on techniques of crafting the novel – characterization, dialogue, plot, and sense of place. Publication information will also be given, and students may bring up to 5 pages for in-class review. Participants will discuss award-winning novels and engage in writing exercises. McClain has won several honors, including the S.C. Art Commission’s Fellowship. Her literary novel, One Good Mama Bone, is being published by Pat Conroy’s Story River Books. Meets Saturday, 10-4 pm. $75/$70 members.

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About Alli Marshall
Alli Marshall has lived in Asheville for more than 20 years and loves live music, visual art, fiction and friendly dogs. She is the winner of the 2016 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize and the author of the novel "How to Talk to Rockstars," published by Logosophia Books. Follow me @alli_marshall

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2 thoughts on “The Writers’ Workshop announces classes in Asheville

    • Alli Marshall

      You should call the number or use the email address that is in the contact info in the first paragraph.

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