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The Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter of RWA
Presents
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The Character's Arc
-- Presented by Sue Viders and Becky Martinez
We all know that stories have a beginning, middle and an
end, but the character who starts out your story is going to be a lot different
by the time the story ends. Characters grow, change and develop over the course
of a good book. How does that happen and how can you build a character that
will fully develop before the reader's eyes? Why do you even need a character
arc?
When: April 30, 2012 through May 6, 2012
Registration Costs:
The cost is $10.00 for FFnP members and $15.00 for non-FFnP
members. Payment is due at the time of registration.
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Werewolf Lore --
Presented by Eva Gordon
A two week seminar for writers who are interested in writing
about wolves and werewolves in their stories but who want more background on
the basic biology and behavior of real wolves. Writers will also learn why the
wolf evolved from admired archetype to savage evil nemesis of man. Part 1. 1.
Introduction 2. Wolf Natural History A. Basic Biology B. Wolf Behavior Part 2.
3. Wolf Lore in Europe and Central Asia A. Wolf as totem B. Wolf as enemy of
man
When: May 14, 2012 through May 27, 2012
Registration Costs:
The cost is $15.00 for FFnP members and $20.00 for non-FFnP
members. Refunds / credits are determined on a case by case basis
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Road to Success -- Presented by Anna Hackett
Short stories pack a big punch! They can provide a path into
the publishing world, a way to build writing credits or advance your career as
part of an anthology. Not to mention that in today’s busy lifestyle, readers
are looking for convenient reads of the perfect length. So what’s the
difference between flash fiction, short stories, novelettes and novellas, and
why write one? How can writing a short story help with crafting full length
books? Anna Hackett provides writers with the skills they need to write a short
story: from structure to pacing, characters to conflict.
When: May 7, 2012 through June 3, 2012
Registration Costs:
The cost is $20.00 for FFnP members and $30.00 for non-FFnP
members. Payment is due at the time of registration.
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De-Mystifying Menage
-- Presented by Louisa Bacio
How do you write a love scene between a vampire and a
werewolf and make it believable? How about sliding a third lover into the
common bed? De-Mystifying Menage explores the titillating combinations of sex
with multiple partners. The course builds upon establishing basic chemistry
between characters to developing realistic storylines to finally describing the
acrobatic acts. Come prepared to build up a sweat writing, and leave your shyness
at the door.
When: May 14, 2012 through June 10, 2012
Registration Costs:
The cost is $20.00 for FFnP members and $30.00 for non-FFnP
members. Payment is due at the time of registration.
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Rock Hard, But With a
Heart of Gold -- Presented by Caridad Pineiro
NY Times and USA Today Bestseller Caridad Pineiro will offer
tips on creating rock hard alpha heroes and how to balance their rough
exteriors with a heart of gold. Caridad will also review the needs of such
alpha heroes, namely, kick butt heroines who are strong enough to handle the
most powerful man. The workshop will include a review of the two archetypes as
well as examples of such characters from popular fiction as points of
reference.
When: May 14, 2012 through May 27, 2012
Registration Costs:
The cost is $15.00 for FFnP members and $20.00 for non-FFnP
members. Payment is due at the time of registration.
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Sshhh...Your Character
Has A Secret -- Presented by Sue Viders and Becky Martinez
Secrets are a staple in fiction. Just about any great
leading character has some sort of secret he/she does not want the world to
know. How can you come up with a secret for your hero or heroine and how can
you use that secret to build conflict? Join two published authors and teachers
for a week-long class who will introduce you to the power of secrets--from big
to small--from old to new--and who will show you how using secrets can build
tension, provide conflict and make your character much more believable.
When: May 14, 2012 through May 20, 2012
Registration Costs:
The cost is $10.00 for FFnP members and $15.00 for non-FFnP
members. Payment is due at the time of registration.
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Writing A
"Good" Bad Guy: The World Of Villains -- Presented by Sue Viders and
Becky Marti
Villains can be fascinating and sometimes readers will
remember a good--or bad--villain long after they put down your book. How can
you come up with convincing villains who are great challenges for your
heroine/hero but who don't take over the story? What makes a wonderful villain
and what genres simply love a good villain? What about a lovable villain? Join
two published authors and teachers for a week long class as they explore the
fascinating world of the bad guys and show you how to come up with
"good" villains who menace without taking over your plot and
overshadowing your real good guys.
When: May 28, 2012 through June 3, 2012
Registration Costs:
The cost is $10.00 for FFnP members and $15.00 for non-FFnP
members. Payment is due at the time of registration.
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Edit the Life Back
Into Your Story: Hands-On Techniques for Creating Emotional Impact -- Presented
by Madeleine Drake
You started out with a great premise, larger-than-life
characters, and a fast-paced plot. Your walls are plastered with
goal-motivation-conflict charts and you could recite each character's internal
and external arcs in your sleep. Maybe you even came up with a detailed outline
before you started writing your latest masterpiece. But now that it's time to
edit your rough draft, you realize your characters' emotions and personalities didn't
make it onto the page, and the scenes that were so vivid in your head seem flat
or rushed on paper. What went wrong?
When: May 7, 2012 through June 3, 2012
Registration Costs:
The cost is $20.00 for FFnP members and $30.00 for non-FFnP
members.
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