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Thursday, January 31, 2013

March Workshop


Got High Concept?
By Lori Wilde
March 4-29, 2013

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Do you want to razzle-dazzle editors? Earn a bigger advance? Create media buzz for your book? Inspire Hollywood to come knocking? The way to achieve these goals is to come up with a dynamic high concept pitch that will knock the socks of editors and agents alike.
                                           
This workshop is designed to provide you with the tools you’ll need to mold your story idea into an intriguing one sentence pitch that can magically unlock closed doors. It’s simply the most effective way to capture a publisher’s interest.

This workshop will cover the following topics:
1. A step-by-step method for creating a high concept.
2. First aid for low concept books
3. Ways to make a high concept even better
4. Where to find high concept ideas
5. How to think like a high concept writer
6. Creativity and brainstorming exercises
7. Hints and tips from top industry insiders
8. Examples of high concept stories



ABOUT THE PRESENTER: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Lori Wilde has sold 69 novels and novellas to four major New York Publishing houses. She holds a bachelors degree in nursing from Texas Christian University and a certificate in forensics. She has also served as the RWA National conference workshop chair and PAN retreat chair. In 2007 she was honored by her local college as alumna of the year.

 Lori is a two-time RITA finalist and has four times been nominated for Romantic Times Reviewer’s Choice Award. She’s won the Colorado Award of Excellence, the Wisconsin Write Touch Award, The Lories, The More Than Maggie, the Golden Quill, The Laurel Wreath and The BestBooks of 2006 Book Award.

Her books have been translated into 25 languages and excerpted in Cosmopolitan, Redbook, Complete Woman, All You and Quick and Simplemagazines. She lives in Texas with her husband, Bill.


WORKSHOP FEES:

$15 for Members
$20 for Non-Members


To pay via PayPal, please send payment to workshops@passionateink.org and make the subject line WORKSHOP: HIGH CONCEPT. Please be sure the information field includes the name and email address you will be using for the workshop.


To pay via check, please include WORKSHOP: HIGH CONCEPT in the memo area. Also, please include a note containing the name and email address you will be using for the workshop.


Mail checks to:

Robin L Rotham, Treasurer
P.O. Box 2412
Norfolk, NE 68702


***Permission to forward granted and encouraged.***

February Workshop Cancelled

The February workshop, Authors VS Editors has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused.

Thank you.

~Shay MacLean, Passionate Ink Workshop Coordinator

Thursday, January 24, 2013

February Workshop


Author vs. Editors Ten Things I…About You!
Robin Matheson
February 5-6, 2013

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION: Author vs. Editors Ten Things I…About You!   The connection between author and editor remains one of the most unique in business. This workshop will review 10 key factors that can make or break a successful author-editor relationship. Apply the 4 Components of a Business Plan as it relates to authors. Special attention will also be paid to the nitty-gritty behind the 3 levels of the editing process.  There will be lots of opportunity for Q&A.  Target Audience: Beginner and Intermediate.  Length of Workshop: 2 day intensive. 


ABOUT THE PRESENTER: An award winning author, Robin Matheson holds an honors specialist degree in Classical Civilization and English and a Master of Education. She’s taught numerous courses at college, overseas and, more recently, online courses on writing. One of Robin’s greatest passions is traveling. In addition to their home base, she and her family have also lived in South East Asia and South Africa. Visit her at  www.robiemadison.com

WORKSHOP FEES:

$15 for Members
$20 for Non-Members


To pay via PayPal, please send payment to workshops@passionateink.org and make the subject line WORKSHOP: AUTHORS VS EDITORS. Please be sure the information field includes the name and email address you will be using for the workshop.


To pay via check, please include WORKSHOP: AUTHORS VS EDITORS in the memo area. Also, please include a note containing the name and email address you will be using for the workshop.


Mail checks to:

Robin L Rotham, Treasurer
P.O. Box 2412
Norfolk, NE 68702


***Permission to forward granted and encouraged.***