Riverdale Writes
Winter Workshop for Adults ( 4 weeks)
A Novel Approach: From Idea to Draft
Author Kristi Cook will guide writers as they explore the development of a novel from the seed of an idea through the beginnings of the outline and writing process. Topics covered include setting, plotting, characterization, conflict, dialogue, and pacing. Together, participants will work on the building blocks of a draft (i.e., exercises relating to craft–dialogue, point-of-view, characterization, etc). By the end of the workshop, participants will have a fully formed idea, and, in many cases, the opening chapters and the tools necessary to complete a first draft they can work on in subsequent workshops.
Date and Time
Wednesdays
Feb. 8 – 29, 2012
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Fee
$175, pre-registration required
Location to be announced
Winter Workshop for ‘Tweens and Teens (4 weeks)
Adventures in Fiction
Author Kristi Cook will guide young writers through the building blocks of creative writing. Topics covered will include: gathering ideas for compelling stories, creating memorable characters, opening with a “bang,” writing dialogue that shines, meaningful point-of-view, revision skills, and much more. Using both writing exercises and their own original work, participants will also learn how to use thoughtful criticism to improve their writing.
Date and Time
Tuesdays
Feb. 7 – 28, 2012
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Fee
$150, pre-registration required
Location to be announced (walking distance to Riverdale Country School’s Upper School campus)
About the Instructor:
Nationally bestselling author Kristi Cook (also writing as Kristina Cook and Kristi Astor) has written nearly a dozen novels for teens and adults, ranging from historical and NASCAR romance to paranormal young adult fiction. She has taught creative writing courses at the Florida Center for the Literary Arts at Miami-Dade College, and led writing workshops both locally and nationally at schools, libraries, and at the annual Romance Writers of America National Conference and RT Booklovers Convention. Visit her online at www.kristi-cook.com or www.kristiastor.com.
Questions about the workshops?
Email Kristi at AuthorKristiCook@gmail.com
How to Register:
Payment by check or Paypal. Email Kristi at AuthorKristiCook@gmail.com for information on where to send check. Paypal: Use “Pay Now” button.