Careers in Writing & Publishing
To register, call 914-606-6830, press option 1.
SUMMER 2021
Freelancing for Fun and Profit
Local publications are always looking for freelance writers. By adding photography to the mix, writers double their value to editors and publishers. Aspiring writers will learn how to apply to the thousands of writing opportunities open to them, while writers already engaged in writing projects can encourage others through networking while finding new outlets for their work. Please email instructor at totrwriter@aol.com for a list of optional books.
CE-WRITG 2071, 3 Wed., Aug. 4-18, 6:30-8:30 pm, $62 (+ $2 for purchase of a Rivertown Magazine and handouts). T Riley. #6534
Write and Publish Kids Books
Have a great idea for a children’s book? That is a terrific place to start, but how do you progress from concept to published product? Go from getting started to the finish line in the world of juvenile publishing by exploring the requirements of every audience. Topics include baby board books, first chapter, middle-grade, and young adults, from outlining and writing, to finding an agent and/or publisher, to self-publication.
CE-WRITG 2073, $114. S Weyn.
Sec. B: 3 Sat., July 10-24, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. #6723
Turn Your Teaching Experience into Kid Lit
Learn how to turn your experiences working with children into children’s literature-both fiction and non-fiction. Best-selling, award-winning author will guide you to taking your firsthand experiences and turning them into juvenile literature. This class is suitable for teachers from pre-school through high school. You will work in a collaborative setting to develop the best form, grade-level, vocabulary, and story for your idea. Explore children’s publishing from writing query letters, negotiating royalties, to finding an agent. All you need is your teaching experience and a notebook!
CE-WRITG 2104, $140. S Weyn.
Sec. A: 4 Wed., July 7-July 28 pm, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. #6741
Sec. B: 4 Fri., July 9-July 30, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. #6742
FALL 2021
Freelancing for Fun and Profit
Local publications are always looking for freelance writers. By adding photography to the mix, writers double their value to editors and publishers. The internet and digital media have multiplied the opportunities and need for writers. Aspiring writers will learn how to apply to the thousands of writing opportunities open to them, while writers already engaged in writing projects can encourage others through networking while finding new outlets for their work. Please email instructor at totrwriter@aol.com for list of optional books.
CE-WRITG 2071, 3 Wed., Nov. 3-17, 6:30-8:30 pm, $62 (+ $2 for purchase of a Rivertown Magazine and handouts). T Riley. #84013
How to Write FAST
Crank up the efficiency and get that novel, short story, article, or script done. Through exercises, evaluations, tips, and technologies, you can learn to write faster. Discover how to break through blocks, get ideas, develop plots, draft, and polish in less time without losing quality.
CE-WRITG 2038, 3 Wed., Sept. 8-22, 6:00-8:00 pm, $78. P Andrews. #83643
Making Your First Book Sale
Join award-winning novelist Barbara Campbell to learn how to sell your unpublished novel. In addition to basics like proper manuscript formatting and identifying potential agents and publishers, students will practice writing a winning query letter, developing a hook, and making an “elevator pitch.” Barbara will also share tips on working with agents and editors.
CE-WRITG 2105, 1 Sat., Oct. 2, 9:00 am-12:00 noon, $42. B Campbell. #83624
Write and Publish Kids Books
Have a great idea for a children’s book? That is a terrific place to start, but how do you progress from concept to published product? Go from getting started to the finish line in the world of juvenile publishing by exploring the requirements of every audience—baby board books, first chapter, middle-grade, and young adult-from outlining and writing, to finding an agent and/or publisher, to self-publication.
CE-WRITG 2073, 3 Fri., 11:00 am-2:00 pm, $114. S Weyn.
Sec. A: Sept. 10-24. #83690
Sec. B: Nov. 5-19. #83691
Sec. C: Dec. 3-17. #83692
Turn Your Teaching Experience into Kid Lit
Learn how to turn your experiences working with children into children’s literature-both fiction and non-fiction. Best-selling, award-winning author Suzanne Weyn, SuzanneWeynbooks.com, will guide you to taking your firsthand experiences and turning them into juvenile literature. This class is suitable for teachers from pre-school through high school. You will work in a collaborative setting to develop the best form, grade-level, vocabulary, and story for your idea. Explore the ins and outs of children’s publishing from writing query letters, negotiating royalties, to finding an agent. All you need is your teaching experience and a notebook!
CE-WRITG 2104, 4 Fri., Oct. 1-22, 11:00 am-2:00 pm, $140. S Weyn. #83689