Course Information
So, You Want to Write a Novel?
Maybe you've always wanted to write a novel but just don't know where to begin. Or, you had a really great idea but it fizzled out. Or you finished your novel but weren't able to sell it. Maybe you're not sure if you're headed in the right direction and would like some feedback on your work in progress?
If so, this 8 week virtual course, consisting of 16 hours lecture time, is for you!
Join Bianca Marais online once a week for 2 hours at a time to learn everything you need to know in order to start working on your novel. Learn about structure, pacing, stakes, characterization, conflict, backstory, plotting, dialogue and scenes in a practical way that will allow you to apply your learning to your work in progress. Test your idea to ensure that it has legs so you don't write yourself into a dead end after just a few weeks.
Work in groups to critique each other's work and to get feedback on your own.
Get feedback from Bianca with regards to your strengths as a writer and areas in which you can improve.
Online course via Zoom begins on the 6th of May 2021 and will run until the 24th of June 2021. Webinars are every Thursday night from 7pm - 9pm EDT. Classes will be recorded in case you have to miss any of them.
CAD 399.00
*Email Bianca at theshitaboutwriting@gmail.com to confirm your registration
Writing a Kick-Ass First Chapter
Are you struggling to nail that opening chapter?
Not sure where to begin, or what should be included, and what should be left out?
Attend a two hour webinar with Bianca Marais as she covers everything you need to know to write an attention-grabbing first chapter that will immediately hook your reader.
Leave the class with an actionable checklist that you can easily apply to your own WIP.
Wednesday the 12th of May from 7pm - 9pm
CAD $50
Are you struggling to nail that opening chapter?
Not sure where to begin, or what should be included, and what should be left out?
Attend a two hour webinar with Bianca Marais as she covers everything you need to know to write an attention-grabbing first chapter that will immediately hook your reader.
Leave the class with an actionable checklist that you can easily apply to your own WIP.
Wednesday the 12th of May from 7pm - 9pm
CAD $50
Everything You Need to Know About Writing Groups
One of the best ways to up your game as a writer is to belong to a highly effective writing group. But effective writing groups don't just happen; they have to be cultivated and nurtured to ensure they're adding the most possible value to every single member.
In this two-hour course, learn how to create and establish a highly effective writing group including: how to set one up and run it on a month-by-month basis; what critiquing rules to put in place; how to allocate time and resources; how to establish channels of communication; knowing who to include; setting goals and having accountability; the issue of copyright; and ensuring that everyone gets what they came for.
April 28th: 7-9pm EST
Cost: CAD$ 50
One of the best ways to up your game as a writer is to belong to a highly effective writing group. But effective writing groups don't just happen; they have to be cultivated and nurtured to ensure they're adding the most possible value to every single member.
In this two-hour course, learn how to create and establish a highly effective writing group including: how to set one up and run it on a month-by-month basis; what critiquing rules to put in place; how to allocate time and resources; how to establish channels of communication; knowing who to include; setting goals and having accountability; the issue of copyright; and ensuring that everyone gets what they came for.
April 28th: 7-9pm EST
Cost: CAD$ 50
Taking Your Writing to the Next Level
You've been writing for a while and know all the basics.
You just want to elevate your work in progress.
This three and a half hour course will give you lots of practical tips for the polishing phase.
Bianca will also review and critique 2000 words of your work
to give you individual feedback.
Tuesday the 4th of May 2021 from 6pm-9:30pm EST
CAD 99.00
Online Writing Retreat
The online writing retreat as mentioned on the podcast can be
booked at:
susiewhelehan.ca/workshops-writers-oasis/available-workshops/