I am excited to host 2 amazing ladies on my blog today, along with the fabulous program they have put together to help authors get their books published and to learn how to revise their own novels in a manner that will make manuscripts shine!!!
As a writer myself, I've discovered it's not quite as easy as I had originally thought.
First let me introduce you to this program!
VIDEO SERIES
We offer writers two video series with more in production:
1) PlotWriMo: Revise Your Novel in a Month
http://apathtopublishing.com
8 videos, 5.5 hours + 3- hands-on exercises
Congratulations! You have written a draft of a novel. You’ve accomplished what many
writers merely talk about and dream of doing – you have written an entire story from
beginning to end. When you finish celebrating, it is time to revise: to re-envision and
rewrite what you’ve written into a novel that agents, editors and readers will devour.
Writing a great plot involves craft and skill and know-how. Before you undertake a major
rewrite, first consider your story from all angles with the help of step-by-step instruction
and daily exercises. You know you’re ready to rewrite when you’ve checked all the
essentials elements for creating an exciting story with compelling characters and a
meaningful plot.
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2) How to Write and Sell a Picture Book with a Plot
http://apathtopublishing.com/how-to-write-and-sell-a-picture-book/
7 videos explain how to plot, write and sell picture books + provide exercises how to
immediately integrate the concepts into your own unique story. Learn about all the
different kinds of picture books, examples of character-driven and action-driven picture
books, how to develop winning picture book concepts, what are the major turning points
in every great picture book with a plot, writing, voice, character goals and motivation,
how to revise, testing your theme and take-away, who to submit to and so much more…
Here’s How the Video Series Work
Each video includes an in-depth look at the specific elements promised and how to
consider these essential story principles as you write, revise, rewrite, sell your story.
Writing assignment(s) guide you with step-by-step instruction.
Whether you decide to watch all the videos in a row and then go back and do the
exercises or jump right in to the 1st video’s exercise, work at your own pace and take
more or less time on the step-by-step exercises. The series are designed to fit into even
the busiest of schedules. Sign-in and watch video lectures, complete homework
assignments, and ask questions in a public forum on a timetable that fits your needs.
Shout Outs:
**The 1st draft you let yourself write any old way. Now revise your story from every angle
**Can't seem to #finish your #novel? Ready to give up? Before you do, revise!
**I’m finding the revision process FUN! Did I actually say that? Loving this process, thank you!
**Friends don't let friends #revise alone
Now introducing Jill and Martha !!!
Jill Corcoran bio
Jill
Corcoran is the founder of Jill Corcoran Literary Agency and co-founder of A
Path A Publishing
Martha Alderson bio
Martha Alderson, author of The
Plot Whisperer: Secrets of Story Structure Any Writer Can Master, is known
as “The Plot Whisperer” for the help she offers writers worldwide. She is the
founder of PlotWriMo: Revise Your Novel in a Month and the award-winning blog The
Plot Whisperer
These ladies not only brought us these amazing author tools, but also offer another service with 2 levels of Participation (Participants and Observers):
Office Hours
2nd Thursday of every month
9:30-11:30am Pacific
on-line
http://apathtopublishing.com/office-hours/
Active Participants and Observers
ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS: 8 authors each have 15 minutes to work with The Plot
Whisperer Martha Alderson and Literary Agent Jill Corcoran on whatever you want help
with. Read part of your manuscript, query, discuss energetic markers, concept, brainstorm
plot, characters, etc and receive feedback you can immediately apply to your work.
Active participants must watch either Plotwrimo: Revise Your Novel in a Month or How
to Write & Sell a Picture Book Videos. This gives us a common language and baseline
understanding of underlying plot and story concepts for better communication.
Receive a critique of your First Pages, Query, Concept, or get help with your Characters,
Where to Start your Story, Crisis, Climax, etc. It is your time...your choice
***OBSERVERS: 15 observer spots. As an observer, you do not participate/read your
work, but listen and learn from others during these sessions.
SO MUCH HARD WORK FROM THESE LADIES!
LET'S SEE WHAT REVIEWERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THESE VIDEOS AND SERVICES:
Reviews of the series:
"The amount of time, heartache, frustration, and hell that these videos are saving me from
is immeasurable."
"Don't wait until you have a first draft to get the video series. If you have an inkling of a
concept, get the video series. The videos will show you how to define your energetic
markers. You'll learn the difference between crisis and climax. The 8 videos constitute a
'top to toe' writing course. Jill Corcoran & Martha Alderson, thank you for giving me
the opportunity to call myself a writer with pride." Dolly D Napal
"I have been writing, writing, writing, and reading about writing, but I knew I was still
missing the mark. How I write and rewrite books will be forever changed for the better. "
Wendy McLeon MacKnight
"I felt overwhelmed with my latest revision. I feel like a weight has been lifted and I'm
just on day one."
Last, but not least, these ladies offer a fantastic workshop to help people actively learn from the
A PATH TO PUBLISHING services.
A Path to Publishing Workshops:
http://apathtopublishing.com
We often tailor-make an advanced workshop for writers who have watched the series to
ask questions and receive feedback on your own individual story.
A Path to Publishing Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/apathtopublishing/
Everyone is welcome to join A Path to Publishing Facebook group created by Literary
Agent Jill Corcoran and Plot Whisperer Martha Alderson as safe, smart, fun alcove for
writers and illustrators to share and learn about the craft of writing and the book biz. This
is NOT a place to sell your books but a wonderful forum for us all to advance our skills,
our creativity, and our dreams plus learn about what Jill and Martha are up to at A PATH
TO PUBLISHING.
Be sure to follow along and see what others are saying about these services and how they have helped them!
Read individual reviews and more information about how this video series can help you!
| December 1 | https://www.facebook.com/nordlinger |
| December 1 | http://writingclassesforkids.com |
| December 1 | http://inkandangst.com/ |
| December 1 | taffyscandy.blogspot.com |
| December 1 | Rebeccalacko.wordpress.com |
| December 2 | http://deescribewriting.wordpress.com |
| December 2 | http://1st10pages.com |
| December 2 | http://thestorytellersscroll.blogspot.com |
| December 2 | www.katherine-hajer.com |
| December 3 | http://www.jordanrosenfeld.net |
| December 3 | http://robyn-campbell.blogspot.com/ |
| December 3 | http://aditebanerjie.com |
| December 4 | lje1.wordpress.com |
| December 4 | http://writtenbymikey.blogspot.com/ |
| December 4 | www.PenInHerHand.com |
| December 5 | www.ChristineSang.com |
| December 5 | Susan P |
| December 5 | www.ChristineSang.com |
AND NOW, JILL AND MARTHA ARE OFFERING SOME AMAZING PRIZES TONIGHT. SO BE SURE TO ENTER AND SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THIS EVENT AND THEIR WONDERFUL VIDEO SERIES!
