The Workshop

Ten years ago, I set out to write my first novel. Tens of thousands of words and hours later, there is so much I know now that I wish I had known then. From how to get into that mystical flow state to how not to sabotage yourself at the very start, this workshop is designed to deliver both inspiration and time-saving tips to writers at the start of their novel writing journey.

In this introductory course, we’ll explore the lesser known yet life-changing writing rules and techniques novelists have been using for centuries to tell their stories. With their wisdom at your disposal, you will learn how to create your own process to complete either a first or future project. We’ll also have plenty of time to write and brainstorm, both with the goal of sharing your words to garner you supportive feedback and encouragement. 

Course Outline

• Week 1: Introductions and goals; Story in its simplest form

• Week 2: Taking an idea from a spark to a fully realized novel

• Week 3: Creating your personal writing method you can use over and over again

• Week 4: Flow vs. Editing: Setting out and ready to get writing

Your Instructor

Liz Regalia is a writer, editor, and published journalist formerly based in Manhattan where she worked for Real Simple, Parents, Nickelodeon and Martha Stewart Living. She has worked 1:1 with many outstanding authors over the course of her career, most recently New York Times best-selling author Ann Hood with whom she workshopped her debut speculative fiction novel. Liz is currently a freelance writer and personal essayist based in Charleston.

Dates

• Saturday, June 7

• Saturday, June 14

• Saturday, June 21

• Saturday, June 28