Trail Map for Book-Writing-1/30-2/6 -7pm

Service Description

3 sessions over the course of 4 weeks: Thursdays, 1/16 - 2/6*, 7:00pm - 8:30pm *(No class on 1/23) Register for each session separately, and save $ with a multipass! See "Memberships and Passes" for more info! Ages 15+ Meeting at Push & Pour on S Latah St! There are three concerns Dana Long--editor, coach, and writer--hears day after day: ✨ I want to write a book, but I don't know where to start. ✨ I have a great idea, but I don't know how to pull it together. ✨ I'm told that everyone should read my book, but I don't have the mental bandwidth to advertise it everywhere! Those are legit concerns! Well, consider Dana your friendly, knowledgeable Park Ranger and personal Trail Guide! Grab your water jug - this is going to be a FUN hike with some breathtaking scenery at the summit! For three days in the coming months, she will give you the tools you need to get started, keep you on track, and find the readers who want YOUR book! In this course, you'll learn how to schedule the many moving pieces around writing and preparing to publish a book, how to outline a book, and how to identify a target audience to write and market to. Lesson plan: 1/16: Timeline for Writing a book 1/30: Outline Your Book 2/6: Identifying Your Ideal Reader About your instructor: Dana Long has been crafting stories since childhood and began writing in grade school, exploring everything from short fiction to poetry and nonfiction. With 15 years of experience in writing groups and leadership roles, including founding her own business (Massive Happiness, https://www.massivehappiness.com/ ), Dana has established herself as a writing coach and editor. She collaborates with Catalyst to create a supportive space for writers to learn, connect, and pursue their creative projects. Please bring the following with you: - Paper/a notebook and your writing utensils of choice - Or a laptop Optional: - Layered clothing - Water/beverage with a spill-proof lid Scholarships for all of our classes are available for those who otherwise would not be able to attend, thanks to generous donations to our Art Start Fund. If you would like to make classes available to others, see our sponsorships page. Thank you! *This class is included in our Teacher Share program, which allows our teachers to expand their knowledge and skills by learning from one another at no cost. Contact us if you're a Cat teacher and would like to sign up for this class. Supply cost (included in total cost): $3.50