Colorado Free University

Introduction to Creative Writing The spark of inspiration that creates a story idea is difficult to articulate. How to transform that idea into a written story is an easier process to define. In this course, you will take your idea and transform it into a story using compelling characters, conflict, and setting. Course sessions will include lecture, discussion, workshop, and writing exercises. Come prepared to write and give and receive feedback. Caitlin Berve is an author and editor with an MFA in creative writing and poetics. She is the owner of Ignited Ink Writing, LLC, where she freelance writes, edits, and speaks. Her work has been published in several literary magazines, and her collection of modern day fairy tales is now available. $131 Non-Member $119 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 2010M9: Four Mon., 6:30–8:30PM Begins 3/22 2010N: Four Mon., 6:30–8:30PM Begins 5/17; Skips 5/31 Take Your Creative Writing to the Next Level Now that you’ve been introduced to creative writing and learned the basics for getting that idea of a story down on paper, you’re ready dive deeper. In this course, you’ll continue to master compelling characters and plots. You’ll also learn how to transform your ideas into page turning tales with stakes, setting, and style and how to begin submitting. Course sessions will include lecture, discussion, workshop, and writing exercises. Come prepared to write and give and receive feedback. Caitlin Berve is an author and editor with a MFA in creative writing and poetics. She is the owner of Ignited Ink Writing, LLC, where she freelance writes, edits, and speaks. Her work has been published in several literary magazines, and her collection of modern day fairy tales is now available. It is highly recommended to take Caitlin’s Intro to Creative Writing before this course. $131 Non-Member $119 Member $15 materials fee paid in class ONLINE : Via Zoom 2012PM: Four Mon., 6:30–8:30PM Begins 6/28; Skips 7/5 NEW! Explorations in Writing & Publishing The world of writing is rapidly evolving. What was considered a great manuscript 10 years ago, might not appeal to readers today. Through lecture, discussion and writing exercises, this series of seminars will help you keep up with the industry, write impactful stories, and find your readers. The young adult and middle grade seminar teaches you how to appeal to those readers. The diverse characters course teaches you what diversity in books means and how to do it well. The marketing seminar teaches you how to build a readership while you write. You can take the seminars individually or call to sign up for all three at the same time and get 15% off. Caitlin Berve is the founder of Ignited Ink Writing where she uses her MFA to edit novels, create video tutorials, teach, and write. As the author of When Magic Calls: A Collection of Modern Fairy Tales , she seeks to fill the world with the kind of writing that lingers with readers and find magic in modern times. $51 Non-Member $39 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom Creating Diverse Characters 2300A: One Wed., 6:30–8:30PM 4/7 2300D: One Wed., 6:30–8:30PM 7/14 Marketing Your Books 2300B: One Wed., 6:30–8:30PM 5/12 Young Adult & Middle Grade Fiction 2300C: One Wed., 6:30–8:30PM 6/9 Grammar for Grown-Ups Do you sometimes wonder whether you need its or it’s in a sentence? Do you find yourself pausing before hitting the comma button on your keyboard, doubting whether you need one there or not? If so, help is here! It’s easier than you think to master the basic, real-world grammar you need to know in order to write a great memo, blog post, cover letter, or other communication. Review the basic parts of speech and how to use them, clarify the comma situation, and watch your confidence grow. Lisa Napell Dicksteen has been a writer and editor for over 25 years. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times , Brides , and numerous other publications. She has a master’s degree in teaching secondary English and years of experience working with students of all ages. $46 Non-Member $34 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 1910BD: One Wed., 7–9PM 5/19 1910BE: One Thu., 7–9PM 7/22 Write Better Right Now! Strategies for Effective Business Writing During this time of social distancing, effective written communication is more important than ever. Happily, with the state- of-the-art technology available to us today, communication is easy. Yet it can be said that real communication is not happening. The truth is that many of us lack the skills to effectively put our ideas into writing. This seminar is about communicating effectively and powerfully in writing – whether it is an email, an instant message, a letter, a report, or a proposal. Learn the POWER writing system that will allow you to write with effortless ease. Get the tools and resources to ensure that your grammar and punctuation are always correct. Receive 10 guidelines for writing emails that get responses and results. Mary Grace Glasier has led writing workshops in major corporations and to thousands of people around the U.S. She now leads programs internationally to business professionals who want to take their results and their career to higher levels. $51 Non-Member $39 Member ONLINE : Via Zoom 2089BP: One Fri., 11AM–1PM 3/19 2089BQ: One Thu., 6–8PM 5/13 2089BR: One Fri., 11AM–1PM 7/9 Register now! Call 303-399-0093 or online: www.freeu.com Writing 19      