Found poetry is the collection of beautiful, meaningful words you find hidden in a printed page.  Without you, this poetry would be lost to the casual reader.  Surprise yourself with the simplicity and satisfaction of the technique and delight your friends with handmade cards of found poetry.  First you’ll play with technique, then learn how to make cards that can be sent or framed for gifts. Materials list can be found here.

Instructor: Quinn McDonald
Subject: Cont_ed Course# 100-80025
#44435                        Oct 4                                       6-9pm
Fee: $35                      1 Tuesday                              BLKMTN 104

#44437                        Oct 6                                       6-9pm
Fee: $35                      1 Thursday                            UHILLS M123

Let’s get those pages written. This class will explore and practice the writing skills necessary in crafting quality fiction and memoir.  Elements of fiction, story needs, and literary devices will be discussed and put into practice so the student writer can better craft an engaging narrative.  We’ll be writing and working through peer review (critique).  Etiquette in the workshop setting will be discussed and implemented, where the student will learn what their readers see, hear and need from the writing.  Participants will also gain a critical eye for improving their own work, as well as dialogic skills necessary to assist in the work of others.  

Instructor:  Nancy McCurry
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80024
# 44432                       Aug 23 – Sep 27         6:30-8:30pm
Fee:  $79                     6 Tuesdays                  UHILLS K116

*Register for both classes and save over 10%! 
Savings Package:  Writer’s Workgroup (includes Writer’s Workgroup and Writer’s Workgroup Part 2)
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80027  # 44434          Fee: $139

For further enrichment and developing elements of a story, students can continue with this course!

Instructor:  Nancy McCurry
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80026
#44433                        Oct 4 – Nov 8              6:30-8:30pm
Fee:  $79                     6 Tuesdays                  UHILLS K116

*Register for both classes and save over 10%! 
Savings Package:  Writer’s Workgroup (includes Writer’s Workgroup and Writer’s Workgroup Part 2)
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80027  # 44434          Fee: $139

You can get a free downloadable copy of Tom's book, You Were Born to Write ($19.95 value), which he describes as “the essential roadmap to getting that book written and written now,  to the first five thousand visitors to his site. No strings attached, just sign onto www.TomBird.com, click on the FREE icon and beyond the listings of the free classes that are also available you will find the link for the download of his book.

Are ideas continually streaming into your mind, crying to be released?  Are people continually telling you that you should write a book? When you look at a best seller list, is a part of you continually scanning it to find your name?  Is writing a book something that you either need or want to do but you have no idea about how to go about it efficiently, quickly and joyfully?  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this one evening, teach-it-all-course was tailor made for you.  Join bestselling author Tom Bird, architect of Tom Bird Method, to learn everything you need to know about how to write your book in one evening.  Some topics Tom will cover:

• How to Get Over Writer’s Block Forever; A Book Can Just Flow Out of You- And You Need to Know to Make That a Reality for You
• How to Write a Book
• How to Determine if There is Even a Book Inside of You
• Two Drafts is all it Takes to Write the Book of Your Dreams
• Immediately Cut Your Revision Time by 98%

And much, much more!  If you feel or think you have a book inside of you, crying to be born, this is the class for you.

Instructor:  Tom Bird
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80019
# 44441                       Sep 28                         6-9pm
Fee:  $19                     1 Wednesday             UHILLS KSC208

This teach-it-all-in-one-evening-course provided by bestselling author Tom Bird, the architect of The Tom Bird Method, is designed for aspiring authors to get published RIGHT NOW!  The ins-and-outs of how to just do that will be covered in this life changing and potential career changing course. Topics include: 

• How to Get Your Book Published and Distributed Worldwide in as Little as 24 Hours
•  How to Have the Top Literary Agents in the Industry Dying to Represent Your Book Right Now
• How to Follow the Eleven Laws About Publishing to Which You Absolutely Have to Adhere
• He/She Sold a Million Books and Here's How You Can Do So as Well
• Common Mistakes Made by Just About Every Aspiring Author

and much, much more!  If you have a book or story that is dying to be shared, your publication of that work is the key, and there is no one anywhere that knows more about how to get that done and done right now than Tom Bird.

Instructor:  Tom Bird
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80018
# 44443                       Sep 29                         6-9pm
Fee:  $19                     1 Thursday                 UHILLS KSC208                 

Did you know that Stephen King was rejected 75 times before he sold his first novel? If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selling a magazine article, short story, poem, or even a full-length novel, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to, then past, the editor’s desk. You will be presented with information it may take other writers years to discover, including:

• How to become a “published” writer overnight.
• Submitting manuscripts the correct way.
• Writing irresistible query letters.
• 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer.
• FREE future Q&A opportunities.

If you really want to succeed, this step-by-step workshop, taught by a successful published writer, is a must! Materials valued at $20 are included in the course fee.

Instructor: LeeAnne Krusemark
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80006
#41127                         Oct 10                         3-5pm
Fee:  $69                     1 Monday                    UHILLS J139

Have you ever wanted to talk to a real publisher? Are you tired of having your manuscripts critiqued by non-professionals? Bring your in-progress manuscript for an in-class critique of your poetry, article, short story, novel, non-fiction book, children’s book, etc. You will then learn about the pros and cons of traditional publishing and self publishing options. If you cannot attend, but would like your manuscript critiqued, call for details. Materials valued at $10 (detailed workbook comparing the different publishing options for your work and a writer's resource book) are included in the course fee. 

Instructor: LeeAnne Krusemark
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80023
# 44446                       Oct 10                         5-6pm
Fee: $35                      1 Monday                    UHILLS J139

Join California best-selling author Bobbie Christensen and learn how to write your book, from beginning to ready for printing, in just 6 weeks using only 10 steps.  Then find out how to sell your work to a publisher or self-publish and keep the profits.  Free consulting for all participants via email at any time.  Bobbie Christensen is the director of BooksAmerica and the author of 13 highly successful books including the best-selling “Building Your Financial Portfolio On $25 A Month” and “The Banker Chronicles”.  She does 130+ seminars nationwide on her books every year. Students can purchase the required textbook for $15 online before the class start date by visiting www.BooksAmerica.com or contact her at ELPBooks@aol.com. 

Instructor:  Bobbie Christensen
Subject: Cont_ed Course #100-80014
# 44448                       Oct 27                         6-10pm
Fee:  $15                     1 Thursday                 UHILLS M231