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Pat is a USA Today bestselling author who has sold 51 novels of romance and women's fiction to five different publishers. Her novels have been published in eighteen different countries. An acclaimed teacher, she formerly taught at The University of Houston, and has given writing workshops all over the country. She says there’s nothing more satisfying to her than seeing that light bulb go off in a student’s head.
Scheduled Classes for 2012
MAKING A SCENE
A Two Week Master Class
Dates: Sunday, March 25th through Saturday, April 7th
Cost: $40 per student
MAKING A SCENE is an intensive class concentrating on writing compelling, dramatic, exciting scenes. We will study various types of scenes and the components necessary to make sure each scene is completely effective. You will learn a new way to look at your scenes and how to give each scene "the test" to see if it's doing the job you want it to do. During the fourteen day class, there will be 12 lessons presented with homework assigned for each. Questions and discussion will be encouraged and you'll have the chance to post different types of scenes to be read and critiqued. Prerequisite for the class: each student must currently have at least 100 pages of a work in progress.
To sign up and pay through PayPal, click here: http://www.patriciakay.com/classes/paypal40.php Your payment should be made to patricia@patriciakay.com.
If you are a January student of one of my Challenge to Write classes and are taking advantage of the offered discount, please click here: http://www.patriciakay.com/classes/paypal30.php
When your payment is received, Pat will e-mail you to let you know you're registered. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can use your credit card with PayPal, just as you would with any other merchant.
Questions? E-mail Pat at classes@patriciakay.com.
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Make 'em Laugh, Make 'em Cry, Make 'em Wait
Dates: Tuesday, May 1st through Friday, May 25th
Great books are about more than good plotting, likable characters, lots of conflict, and skillful writing. For a book to really grab a reader, the author must make an emotional connection with that reader. Otherwise, even though the reader may enjoy the book, it won't be one he'll remember. It won't be one he'll talk about. And it won't be one he'll recommend to to others. In this class, you'll learn various dramatic techniques that will help you stir your reader's feelings and make him feel he has an emotional stake in the story's outcome.
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Making your reader care: the dramatic journey
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Crafting powerful scenes that accomplish what you envision
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How sequels help you involve your reader
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Psychic distance: one of your most powerful tools
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Suspense and tension on every page
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Various emotional responses and ways to elicit them
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Building your own emotional palette
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Don't forget to sign up for Pat's Writing Classes newsletter to keep informed of other classes that will be offered later in the year. On the agenda is MAKING A SCENE, the popular master class Pat taught a year ago, with emphasis on Scene & Sequel. Don't miss out!
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Here's what a few students have had to say about Pat's writing classes:
"I've taken a number of classes over the years, most online, and I get something out of all of them. But I honestly have to say I think I got more out of this class than any of them. You have a way of explaining concepts that I've known about for years, but never consciously worked on because I think I wasn't sure what they meant."
Pat Brown, award winning author of the L.A. crime novels
(commenting on Sisters in Crime Dramatic Techniques Master Class)
"I've been lurking and only did a few of the assignments, but I wanted to let you know that you've given us a lot of material to learn and absorb. Some of the other on-line classes I've taken haven't even come close to amount of content in this class. Thank you for making this such a wonderful learning experience! Your in-depth knowledge and gentle guidance makes you a fabulous teacher and coach!"
Anne Lum
"If you're seeing flashes of light, it may be because light bulbs are going on all over the place as a result of your excellent lessons and coaching. I'd heard of sequels before but never understood how they related to scene structure or what exactly they were or how exactly they function in the process of putting fiction together. This class is blowing my mind, and I can feel my writing starting to come together in important ways that I never understood how to do before. And it makes an amazing difference. Just saying thank you isn't enough, but it's a start. Thank you so much for all the ways you're helping us become better writers. I may be a slow learner, but feel I'm actually starting to get some of this stuff, and it's amazing."
Dolores Kester, (Sisters in Crime Dramatic Techniques Master Class)
"Thank you, Pat! This class has been wonderful. The information you've provided has been so well organized and concise, and your responses to our efforts quick, clear and kind. I feel I've acquired a set of excellent tools for improving my work. The class has been a joy -- I can't believe it's over so soon!"
Susan Schreyer (Sisters in Crime Dramatic Techniques Master Class)
"I have really enjoyed this class and the lessons have become treasures that I will look back to in the future. I do feel slightly overwhelmed at the moment with information but I know that once the dust settles I will be grateful to have every ounce of information you so willingly shared with us. The personal feedback is something that I have most certainly grown from."
Laura James
"I learned so much from Patricia Kay's course. Her lessons were helpful, easy to understand, and relevant. Pat's responses to questions and subsequent discussions made me feel as if I was actually sitting in a classroom with an instructor who cared about me and my work. I'd highly recommend any course that she teaches."
Christine Wenger, author of THE COWBOY WAY and NOT YOUR AVERAGE COWBOY, Silhouette Special Edition
"Even though I am a published author, I know there is always much more a writer can learn. I took one of Pat Kay's online courses and highly recommend her classes to anyone looking to improve their writing. I came away with more helpful information than I expected, thanks to Ms. Kay's ability to teach the craft in interesting and easy-to-understand lessons. Her talent, enthusiasm, and love of writing made being one of her students a true learning experience. You can't go wrong with a Patricia Kay course."
Lorralee Lillibridge, author of AN ACCIDENTAL COWBOY, Silhouette Special Edition
"I've never had such personalized help before. Your lectures, the resources, the book suggestions. I couldn't have asked for more. I'll definitely be recommending this class to others."
Leslie Marshman
"Thanks, Pat, for the fabulous class. I learned tons and gained a lot of confidence in the process. I'm going to have to buy all the books as well. Great, great resources. I appreciate all your help with my project as well. It's wonderful to get personalized feedback. As a teacher, I know how much time and energy it takes to make comments on someone's writing. Much appreciated."
Joanna Brown
PAT - LIVE!
If your RWA chapter, writers' group, readers' group, or women's club would like to have Pat come and do an in-person workshop, drop her a line at patricia@patriciakay.com. She can talk on any aspect of craft or the business of writing or being a writer. She does one-hour presentations for non-writers as well as two-hour presentations, half day presentations, and all-day presentations for writers. She has also given keynote and luncheon speeches and is willing to travel.
Possible Topics:
Story Construction; Conflict and Motivation; Great Openings; The First Five Pages; Scene and Sequel; The People Who People Your Stories; Let's Talk About Point of View; Writing With Emotional Intensity; Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Being a Published Author; The Writing Life; A Day in the Life of a Writer; Surviving Burnout and Exhaustion; How to Survive in a Tough Business; Do's and Don't's for Authors.
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