The Boulder Writing Studio kicks off its Winter Workshops for 2013 tonight! And you can still get in on some great writing instruction and crafty cameraderie. Here, ordered by start date, are the workshops starting in January that you can still sign up for. (Note that any workshops designated "(MINI)" are single-session mini-workshops.)
Advanced Screenwriting
January 15-April 2 (10 sessions)
Tuesdays, 6-8:30 PM
Instructor: Robert Gatewood
$490 for members, $544 general public
Accomplished novelist, instructor, screenwriter, and studio president, Robert Gatewood directs this workshop intended for screenwriters with experience in the screenplay form. Under Robert’s lauded professional mentorship, students will be driven by a simple but profound goal: to produce as many draft pages of a full-length screenplay as possible [85–120 pages, approx.], with each writer taking their art & craft to a new level.
Creative Non-Fiction
January 17-March 28 (6 sessions)
Alternate Thursdays, 6-8:30 PM
Instructor: Jim McVey
$256 for members, $284 general public
From memoir to magazine article, creative nonfiction is evolving in new and exciting directions. In this workshop, we will explore the rich terrain of creative non-fiction, including memoir, literary journalism, nature writing, biography and history. Jim will help students transform their expertise, experience and observations into compelling stories.
Flash Fiction: The Art of the Short (MINI)
Friday, January 18, 6-8:30 PM
Instructor: Clay Carlson
$49 for members, $54 general public
Do you ever find yourself thinking of short little story episodes? Well, welcome to the world of Flash Fiction. Explore how to turn those little brain tinkerings into a very short story – in just a paragraph or a page or two.
Writing the Love Poem (MINI)
Saturday, January 19, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
Instructor: Alicia Gomez
$49 for members, $54 general public
Want to express yourself in a special way to someone you care about – partner, friend, parent, child? We’ll help you find those words lingering in your heart, waiting to be let loose. You can craft your heart words as a Valentine’s Day poem or share them whenever the special moment strikes. But we will help you find the rhythm, phrasing, and wording that is uniquely yours.
Fiction 101: The Axe in the Ice
January 24-April 4 (6 sessions)
Alternating Thursdays, 6-8PM
Instructor: Clay Carlson
$238 for members, $284 general public
Have you ever wanted to write your own vibrant fiction story with provocative characters and rousing plots? Ever thought about how much you’d love the chance to explore and share your life experiences in the form of a personal essay, but weren’t sure where to start? If you’re interested in finding out how creative writing works or are simply looking for a way to flex your imaginative muscles, let Clay Carlson expose you to a wide variety of writing techniques and become acquainted with the kind of work that’s being published today.
Writing & Drawing Comics (MINI)
Friday, January 25, 6-8:30 PM
Instructor: Melanie Gillman
$58 for members, $64 general public
This workshop will introduce the basics of writing and drawing your own comics. Students will learn about the tools and techniques used by professional cartoonists and graphic novelists today, and be guided through the process of scripting, pencilling, and inking a comic of their own. The class will also discuss the current state of the comics publishing industry, and provide insight on how to print, market, and distribute your own work. All artistic levels welcome!
Elements 1: Tall, Dark, and Handsome (MINI)
Saturday, January 26, 1-5 PM
Instructors: Robert Gatewood, Chris Rosales
$76 for members, $84 general public
Developing character! (Further description TBA)
Visit the Boulder Writing Studio for all workshops' full descriptions. To register for any workshops or to become a Boulder Writing Studio member, visit the BWS Registration page and scroll to the appropriate drop-down menu. And don't forget to visit the Staff page to meet your instructors!
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