Fall and Ongoing Courses by Writergrrls

Writing Your Novel

Wednesday, October 20 through November 17, 7 to 9:30 p.m., $89 (5)

A class for writers, beginners and advanced, considering writing a novel. In five weeks, using a series of exercises and homework assignments, you'll learn how to construct a plot, develop characters, choose a point of view, research the current fiction market, and set up your life so you can begin writing your novel.

**You may be eligible depending on the level of work you do in this class to enter the second quarter of the Popular Fiction track which Waverly is teaching through UW Extension in winter.**

On campus at the University of Washington
Register at 206.68-LEARN or go to http://depts.washington.edu/asuwxpcl

The One-Day Novel

Sunday, October 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $60

If you don't have time for the five-week "Writing Your Novel" class, consider the one-day version. Of course you can't write a novel in one day. But you can explore a premise, follow a story arc, get acquainted with your characters, spin off subplots, discern your theme, and experiment with various structures and points of view. Using playful in-class writing exercises, we'll look at each of these elements of the novel. Come with an idea and you'll leave with a good idea of how to transform it into a complete manuscript. A great kick-off for writers planning to enter the National Novel Writing contest during the month of November, (www.nanowrimo.com).

University of Washington Women's Center
Register by calling 206.685.1090 or go to http://depts.washington.edu/womenctr/classes/current/writing.html

Altars of the Ancestors

Saturday, October 30, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., $60

Create a tribute to one of your ancestors, in honor of the upcoming Days of the Dead. Bring any research, documents, and photographs (as color photocopies) you have of your ancestor. We'll spend the morning sharing stories and writing poems or essays. In the afternoon, you'll also create a pictorial tribute to your ancestor, which could be a collage or a shrine. Waverly has participated in the collaborative Ancestor Decks and will bring her cards. Guest speaker Noelle Remington will describe the Soul Collage(TM) process.

University of Washington Women's Center
Register by calling 206.685.1090 or go to http://depts.washington.edu/womenctr/classes/current/writing.html

For more information on Waverly's three courses, visit Waverly's website www.waverlyfitzgerald.com or contact Waverly at 206.325.1452.

Poeming the Silence

Fall group - Wednesdays 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., November 17 and December 1 through 29 - $120

An ongoing and revolving women's writing group dedicated to the use of the poem as a means to uncover places in the self that have been hidden or repressed.

Two similar fall groups are also in session and may allow late registration and participation. To find out more, send e-mail to Esther Helfgott or call 206-527-8875. You can also find out more about this and other courses with Esther by calling the Lifeline Learning Center at 206-985-3904. Fee is about $40, which includes a registration fee.

Short-Short Story Lab

Tuesdays, October 12 through November 16, 4 to 6 p.m.

Short-short stories don't take up much space, but they reveal the poetic punch of small worlds. In this class, we will take up short forms by the masters, such as Lydia Davis and Barry Yourgrau. In class, we will focus on writing at the sentence level, a great way to work on voice and style. Exercises will be designed to keep prose tight and power-packed. Outside of class, you will read from a packet and write a piece each week. You'll look closely at each other's work during the final two classes and offer constructive feedback (guidelines will be provided).

Instructor: Angela Jane Fountas
Time: Tuesdays, October 12 through November 16, 4 to 6 p.m.
Place: Richard Hugo House, 1634 Eleventh Ave.
Cost: $190/general; $175/RHH members
Register: Call Richard Hugo House at 206-322-7030

B Write Workshops

Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m.

For the writer within… B Write LLC Writing Workshops began four years ago as a critique group. They quickly evolved into weekly workshops combining timed writes, writing assignments, verbal and written feedback, and instruction. Speakers on various aspects of the writing craft round out the sessions.

Created and conducted by Bev Fowler Stumpf, a freelance editor, these Workshops are for men, women, all ages, all genres, all experience levels. They provide a comfortable, non-threatening atmosphere to learn and practice your writing craft, interact with other writers, be accountable, and receive support and encouragement.

The workshops are held every Thursday evening at Starbucks in Issaquah from 7 to 9 p.m. There is no registration fee. A weekly "suggested donation" of $5 to $10 would be appreciated. Each workshop is a stand-alone session. Attend as your schedule allows.

Here's your chance to interact with peers, hear from published writers, and receive encouragement and support!

Keep Writing!
Bev Fowler Stumpf
B Write, LLC
Website: www.bwrite.net
E-mail: bwrite@comcast.net
"Advance confidently in the direction of your dreams!" Henry David Thoreau

Publicity on a Shoestring

An introductory course on getting your book published.

For more information, call Lisa Farino at (206) 729-0759.