One of the staples of any writers’ group conversations is the plot. It’s integral to every novel, holds everything together. It’s the vehicle that carries readers from page one to “The End”. It’s one of the scariest things an author faces when s/he decides, hey, I want to write a novel!
How many of us have made this decision, then stared at that blank page or computer screen without a clue about how to proceed? What about those of us who write by the seat of our pants, the pantsers? Do we dare risk scaring off our muse by [shudder] plotting our story? How do the mega-plotters, the overachievers, know when it’s time to stop and just put pen to paper?
Join four-time Golden Heart® finalist and Daphne du Maurier winner Karen Docter as she shares the “W” plotting technique she’s used successfully for more than 12 years.
Included in this workshop is Karen’s analysis of the movie “Romancing the Stone” where she shows how the technique works, discussing detailed plot points for the main characters including the villain. Exercises will help you to uncover the skeleton of your own novel. Whatever your genre, by the end of the course not only will you have all of the tools you need to finish plotting your story using the “W”, you’ll know how to use it to write the synopsis we all love to hate…all without writing one word of the novel.
If you’ve already started your novel, that’s okay. It’s never too late to apply the principles of the “W” to your developing story. Have you run into a wall? Don’t know where to go next? Has the story gone flat? Use the technique to pull apart the elements of your story so you can plug the holes, work through/over/around walls that loom in your path, and get moving on your story once again.
This is a hands-on-your-own-book workshop designed for the novice and experienced writer.
FMI about this workshop or to purchase [$20], please go to http://www.karendocter.com. Click on WORKSHOPS for information & NEWS for PayPal. Thank you!
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Writing. Reading. Cooking. Gardening. Camping. Fishing. My children and grandchildren. Waves crashing on the shore. Tropical breezes & sea birds calling. Mountain pine after a rain. Child's laughter. Hazelnut or Caramel cappuchino.
Müzik
50s/60s, classic Rock 'N Roll, nature and mood music, flamenco, country, alternative, instrumental, depends on what I'm doing and my mood.
Filmler
Serenity, Speed, Hunt for Red October, all LOTR, Romancing the Stone, all Pirates of the Caribbean, Somewhere in Time, all Star Wars, all Die Hard, The Abyss, all X-Men, French Kiss, all Indiana Jones, all The Mummy, Star Trek series & movies, all 007 with Sean Connery or Pierce Brosnan, all Bourne movies, all Matrix, The Thirteenth Floor, all Lethal Weapons, Animal House, The Net, Hitch, Independence Day, Batman Begins & The Dark Knight, Armaggedon, The Cockeyed Cowboys of Calico County, The Sixth Sense, Hitchcock, Hepburn/Spencer & Doris Day movies.
But there's a special place on my Keeper Shelf for Cherry Adair, Victoria Alexander, Amanda Ashley, Beverly Barton, Kylie Brant, Suzanne Brockmann, P.C. Cast, Linda Castillo, Kresley Cole, Jacquie D'Alessandro, Alyssa Day, Barbara Freethy, Lisa Gardner, Cindy Gerard, Lori Handeland, Kay Hooper, Lisa Jackson, Tara Janzen, Sabrina Jeffries, Kathryne Kennedy, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Angela Knight, Glenna McReynolds, Melissa Mayhue, Jennifer Morey, Kathleen Nance, Brenda Novak, Patti O'Shea, Robin D. Owens, Barbara Dawson Smith, Kerrelyn Sparks, Susan Squires, Roxanne St. Claire, Kally Jo Surbeck, Donna Young, Terri Lynn Wilhelm, & J.R. Ward to name a few. You ladies rock!
Can't forget Tom Clancy, Jules Verne, Clive Cussler, Ian Fleming, Dick Francis, Steven King, Dean Koonz, John McDonald, Mickey Spillane, Robert Heinlein, Arthur C. Clark, Robin Cooke, Isaac Asimov, Michael Crichton, E.E. "Doc" Smith, Edgar Rice Burroughs, & Ayn Rand
Kahramanları
First responders and all of our brave soldiers protecting my family and American freedoms. My husband, my family, and last, but not least, my mom who launched my love affair with books.
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
Mezun Olduğu Okul: 1978
Öğrenci durumu: Eski Mezunlar
Derece: Bachelor's Degree
Ana dal: Technical Journalism
1976 - 1978
Aims Community College
Greeley, CO
Mezun Olduğu Okul: 1976
Öğrenci durumu: Eski Mezunlar
Derece: Associate's Degree
Ana dal: Journalism
Ek dal: History
Kulüpler: Aims College World Magazine Editor
Hakkımda: "I aim to misbehave" ... Malcolm Reynolds...FIREFLY
FIVE INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ME
[An Ongoing List since March 2008, see Blog for previous months]
91. I’ve been downhill skiing exactly twice in my life, a sad commentary since I live within range of the best ski slopes. Probably a good thing, though, since too many fanny prints in the snow does mess up the slopes for everyone else! LOL
92. Cross country skiing is definitely not my thing either. My one shot at that sport told me it was too much work for this couch potato. I’m a sit by the blazing fire with a book kind of gal.
93. I do love bowling. Played in a league through college with 170 average, pretty good for a girl! Had to give it up thanks to arthritis. Bummer!
94. Growing up, I wanted to be a singer. I loved choir in school. Sang soprano.
95. I value honesty in my friendships.
Find out more about me at www.karendocter.com.
2009 ROMANCE LITERATURE STATS!!
**** 74.8 million people read at least one romance novel in 2008.
**** The core of the romance fiction market is 29 million regular readers.
**** 24.6 percent of all American read a romance novel in 2008, versus 21.8 percent in 2005.
**** 29 percent of Americans over the age of 13 read a romance novel in 2008.
**** Women make up 90.5 percent of the romance readership, and men make up 9.5 percent.
**** The heart of the U.S. romance novel readership is women aged 31–49 who are currently in a romantic relationship.
**** Romance readers are more likely than the general population to be currently married or living with a partner.
****Courtesy of Romance Writers of America's 2009 Romance Reader Survey****
Kimle tanışmak isterim: Readers and other writers, agents, editors. Anyone who loves the written word! The world is filled with wonderful stories waiting to be told, read, and shared!!
I have randomized my Favorite Friends so that you may enjoy the wealth of wonderful avatars and cover art that is shared with me.
Hi, how are you doing, my friend? Everything is fine here. Hard to believe the weekend is here already. Don't have any plans as usual except work and then home again. Weather here is a little chilly but not bad yet. Gotta go so take care and have a great weekend.
Hi, my friend, just wondering what all you have been up to. Work was so slow it was hard to stay awake. I hope it picks up pretty soon. Was a bit on the chilly side here, so grabbed a lite dinner with my son and came home. Hope we don't get any snow as they are saying we will probably get some tomorrow. We could do without that white stuff. Take care and have a great Monday.
Hey, how are you? Hope this finds you and your family doing ok. As for me, I am fine, but my husband is under the weather so wonder if he may have the swine flu. Seems to have most of the symptoms. I told him to get into the doctor but knowing him, he probably won't. Oh well, that will be his decision. Take care and have a wonderful Wednesday.
Hello my friend, how are you doing? Me, I am just trying to stay warm.
It has been rainy, sunny for awhile, and then rainy again. Oh yes,
chilly a good share of the time. Was slow at work today and will
probably be the same tomorrow. It will no doubt be a very long day. Hope you are
having a great weekend. Take care and enjoy your Sunday.
Lots of hugs,
Muriel
Hi
my friend, how are you doing? Not much going on here. Same old thing.
Work, cloudy and more rain. Hope we see the sun sometime this weekend.
Take care and have a good one. Hugs, Muriel
Hey, my friend, how are things with you? This has been just a kick back
and relax type of day for me. Didn't have to go to work today, and it
was raining so just stayed home. Hope you are having a good week and
that Thursday will be a great one too.
Hugs,
Muriel
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