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HOW TO WRITE A CHARACTER-DRIVEN PLOT
INSTRUCTOR: Nancy Martin
DATE: July 1 - 22,
2009
REGISTER: REGISTRATION CLOSED
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A "character-driven" plot is often a euphemism among publishing professionals for "I don't have a plot!" In this online course, you will discover easy methods to come up with a character who can truly drive a story to an exciting climax--regardless of what type of fiction you write.
Mystery novelist Nancy Martin dissects new and tested storytelling theories so you can take your protagonist on a Hero's Journey editors will love. Your protagonists will go from accepting their heroic tasks to the end of their story that will surely satisfy your readers.
Many have heard about Nancy Martin’s deck of cards approach to plotting. Improve your writing skills to get the bestseller results you want with theories that include:
* Elizabeth George's notion of emotional extremis
* Robert McKee's controlling idea
* and even St. John of the Cross's concept of "the long, dark night of the soul"
Whip your plot into shape and wow agents and editors. Enroll Now.
NOTE: This course is for Novice to Advanced writers only. Not recommended for Beginners.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Creator of the bestselling Blackbird Sisters Mystery Series,
Nancy Martin made a career out of romance, but now she has turned to
murder. Author of 48 pop fiction novels in mystery, suspense,
historical and romance genres, Nancy currently writes about three
impoverished Main Line heiresses who adventure in couture and crime--as
if "Agatha Christie had wandered onto the set of Sex and The City."
Nominated for the Agatha Award for Best First Mystery of 2002, HOW TO
MURDER A MILLIONAIRE won the RT award for Best First Mystery and was a
finalist for the Daphne DuMaurier Award. In 2009 she won the Romantic
Times Lifetime Achievement Award for mystery. She blogs at the popular
and trend-setting www.thelipstickchronicles.typepad.com. For more information on Nancy Martin, visit www.NancyMartinMysteries.com.
* For more information on this course, contact Nate Hardy, Internet
Activities Coordinator.
To mail in your registration and payment, send payment at least one week before the course starts using the mail form at this link.
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