CONCENTRATED COURSE

Fiction That Sells

 

                              

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Have you always wanted to write a novel? Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the process.  Find out what editors are looking for and buying — a well written manuscript.


We have the solution. Our short-term Concentrated Course: Fiction That Sells delivers the expertise and quality you've come to expect from the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild. This course will give you practical advice on novel writing. The concentrated format gives you detailed instruction at a cost that won't break your budget.


Responding to requests from writers like you, we've created this Concentrated Course and limited the focus specifically to novel writing. You'll study our seven-lesson Fiction That Sells program through email correspondence with a mentor personally approved by Jerry B. Jenkins, bestselling author of Left Behind, The Jesus Chronicles, and Riven.  You can start any time.  Meet our Mentors for Fiction That Sells.

           

 
"Of making many books there is no end..." Ecc.12:12b
 


Stay on schedule and you'll be well on your way to completing the novel you've always dreamed of writing. Won't it be amazing to see how God puts your skills to use?
 

All it takes is Fiction That Sells and lots of hard work. Find out more today 1-866-495-5177.

    FictionThat Sells

        A CWG Concentrated Course

   

In only seven groundbreaking lessons and a four-month commitment you'll learn what it takes to write a novel.  With emphasis on the major elements of fiction, you'll find practical advice for writing success.

   

 



   

Lesson 1: The Writer and the Creative Process

How does a novelist get started?  Learn about outlining and the process of discovery.  Take your novel idea to the next level.

   
   

   
   

Lesson 2: Plotting

What's a story arc anyway?  Learn approaches to plotting.  The different plot types, and how to structure a publishable plot.

   
         
   

Lesson 3: Characterization

What does it take to create credible characters? Learn to write in-depth character biographies, place characters in conflict, and make them grow.  This lesson helps you create memorable characters.

   
         
   

Lesson 4: Writing in Scenes

Do you know the secret to writing powerful scenes?  Learn how to vary your scenes, the importance of the first few lines, and how to handle narrative summary.

   
         
   

Lesson 5: Point of View

What's the best point of view for your novel? Learn the POV options, how to pick the right narrator, and how to avoid head-hopping.

   
         
   

Lesson 6: Dialogue

What makes fictional dialogue "real"?  Learn what tasks your dialogue must accomplish and how to avoid the pitfalls editors hate.

   
         
   

Lesson 7: Revision and Self-Editing

Do you really know how to edit yourself?  Learn the techniques and tricks of effective revisions.  Do you know why you must R.U.E.? This lesson can help.

   
         
         
   
   

 

               

 
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2004
 
 
Thicker Than Blood
 
Fireflies in December
 
Vanish
 
In Everything Give Thanks
 
Troublesome Creek
 
C.J. Darlington
 
Jennifer Valent
 
Tom Pawlik
 
Terry Barnes
 
Jan Watson


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