Welcome to the PROSE ALCHEMY Writing Workshop!
Unlock the art of powerful, unforgettable writing in Prose Alchemy, a comprehensive, college-level course taught by New York Times bestselling and award-winning authors. Designed to transform your storytelling, this course provides practical, hands-on lessons to take your prose to the next level. Whether you're polishing your first draft or refining your final manuscript, Prose Alchemy will equip you with the skills to captivate readers from the very first sentence.
What You'll Learn
Throughout this course, you'll gain valuable insights into:
Crafting Beautiful, Powerful Prose: Learn the secrets behind prose that resonates and lingers long after the story ends.
Mastering Show vs. Tell and Active vs. Passive Voice: Discover strategies for showing through action, dialogue, and sensory details, and understand when telling is more effective for pacing or clarity. Plus, understand the distinction between active and passive voice, and learn how to use each effectively in your writing.
Captivating Readers from the First Sentence: Explore strategies to hook your audience immediately and keep them turning pages.
Mastering Deep POV: Dive into your characters' thoughts and emotions to pull readers directly into their world.
Effective Sentence and Paragraph Structure: Discover how to ensure that every word you write serves the story’s purpose.
Breaking Unproductive Writing Habits: Identify and overcome habits that lead to clunky, unclear writing.
Refining Your Prose: Develop strategies to make your writing clear, compelling, and unforgettable.
Prose Alchemy is designed to help you craft stories that leave a lasting impact, building a foundation for powerful narratives from the first word to the final sentence.
What You’ll Get!
This 3-week course includes:
Seven Masterclasses: Access two to three pre-recorded lessons weekly, each packed with expert tips and techniques. Watch them at your own pace, on your schedule.
Course Note Sheets: Dive deeper with our course note sheets that include targeted homework assignments to put your skills into practice.
Group Mentorship Sessions: Submit your homework for feedback and participate in two live mentorship sessions with fellow writers.
Exclusive Facebook Community: Join a welcoming, supportive group of attendees to share your journey, find additional content, and connect with others who are just as passionate about writing as you are.
Teachings will be accessible through April 30, 2025!
November 4-22, 2024
You can watch each class at your own pace
Then meet up with us for Group Critique and Q&A sessions!
Schedule:
Week 1: Foundations of Prose
Lesson 1: The Art of Sentence Crafting
Understanding sentence structure and rhythm
Balancing complex and simple sentences for impact
The power of word choice and connotation
Lesson 2: Grammar and Style Workshop
Essential grammar rules every writer should know
Common grammar pitfalls and how to avoid them
Developing a personal writing style through grammar and syntax
Week 2: Enhancing Story through Prose
Lesson 3: Show vs. Tell and Active vs. Passive Voice in Story
Understanding, Identifying, & Fixing Show vs. Tell in Writing
Understanding, Identifying, & Fixing Active vs. Passive Writing
Lesson 4: Creating Vivid Descriptions
How to paint a scene with words
Using metaphors, similes, and figurative language
Balancing description with pacing
Lesson 5: Developing Voice and Tone
Defining voice and tone in writing
Techniques to create a distinct voice for characters and narration
Adapting tone to match genre and mood
Week 3: Structuring Prose for Impact
Lesson 6: Mistakes to Avoid Workshop
Common mistakes in sentence and paragraph structure
How to identify and break habits that lead to unclear writing
Strategies for refining prose to be clear and compelling
Lesson 7: Building Emotional Connection Through Prose
Writing with emotional resonance
Techniques to evoke emotion in readers
Writing in Deep POV
The total value of this workshop is $3200,
but we’re offering it for just $99
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EXTRA INFO:
With multiple workshop seminars a week to watch on your own timeframe and 2 live group critique and Q&A sessions with bestselling authors C.J. Redwine and Mary Weber, this course delivers the skills you need around your busy schedule!
The group mentorship sessions are a standout feature of this course. These sessions bring together a community of passionate writers who are dedicated to improving their craft. You'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow participants, exchange ideas, receive constructive feedback, and gain inspiration from each other's progress. The supportive environment and collective wisdom will elevate your writing to new heights.
This in-depth course goes beyond just sharing knowledge. We offer college-level teaching, ensuring that you receive the highest quality of instruction. Our instructors (both schoolteachers in their previous careers & now NYT bestselling / award-winning authors) are well-versed in the nuances of storytelling and will guide you in mastering the tools to create compelling and powerful prose that captivates readers from start to finish.
Throughout the 3-week journey, you'll be immersed in a virtual learning environment that stimulates your creativity and fosters your growth as a writer. Interactive exercises and hands-on assignments will help you apply what you've learned and refine your skills. You'll receive personalized feedback from instructors during the group mentorship sessions, ensuring that you receive tailored guidance to enhance your strengths and overcome challenges.
By the end of the course, you'll have not only a solid foundation in prose writing but also a well-developed idea of how to use it make your stories unputdownable.
Don't miss out on this transformative opportunity. Due to the nature of the mentorship sessions, registration is limited.
Enroll today and invest in your publishing career!
*please note, all paid registrations are non-refundable