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WRITING COURSE

UCLA Extension Writers' Program
COMMERCIAL WOMEN'S FICTION
Tuesdays 7-10pm, October 12 - December 14
UCLA campus (details to come)

"Women's fiction" is a catch-all phrase that can include anything from romance to chick-lit to certain kinds of mysteries, and sometimes all of the above. In this course, you learn how to identify where your novel fits in today's tight and competitive market, hone your writing to emphasize your particular all-important voice, and make your story shine. You also learn how to construct the ideal women's fiction protagonist, how to balance plot and character, and know how to make those first three chapters irresistible. The course goal is to have three polished chapters, understand your unique voice and how best to use it, and how to start querying agents. You should also have a much better idea of your unique writer's voice and how best to use it.

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CONFERENCE

Emerald City Writers' Conference
Bellevue Hilton, Bellevue, Washington
October 1-3, 2010

Megan will be giving a panel workshop with Liza Palmer and Jane Porter entitled "Writing the Novel that Sells: Getting Started" on Saturday morning.

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