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Savvy Authors <
http://savvyauthors .com/> a website for Romance authors, is
accepting proposals from interested instructors and presenters for our 2010
education program. We are seeking in-depth, well-structured workshops that
address the needs of both beginning and advanced students in the areas of
craft, promotion, publishing and editing that are *NOT* already scheduled
more than twice during the 2010 calendar year. We are interested in new and
forward looking workshops that reflect current and emerging trends in
Romance writing and publishing including the implications of, considerations
required by, and opportunities inherent in the explosive growth in
e-publishing. We are open to a range of teaching styles including forum and
chat based mixtures. Our workshops are conducted via a bulletin board based
forum that can function like an email loop or list.
At this time we are accepting proposals for workshops of all lengths
including 1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks, and 3 to 5-day intensives on a tightly focused
topic. All workshops are open to anyone regardless of membership in Savvy
Authors <
http://savvyauthors .com/>. Our stipend structure accommodates a
flat fee structure as well as a split of the class fees. In addition
presenters will receive a free one year membership in Savvy Authors, up to
one hundred points and a feature ad on Savvy
Readers<
http://savvyreaders .com/>to promote the book of their choice
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http://savvyreaders .com/>
*Proposals for Savvy Authors' First Annual Bootcamp for Writers
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Savvy Authors <
http://savvyauthors .com/> is committed to supporting
published and aspiring authors by providing excellence in educational
resources targeted to the specific needs of our membership. Hence, while
interested in proposals on any craft, promotion or publishing topic, Savvy
Authors <
http://savvyauthors .com/> is specifically soliciting proposals
suitable for our First Annual Writer's Bootcamp scheduled for February 14th
- April 10th. The workshops desired for this event are those that motivate,
support and assist an author to draft, revise, and edit a novel in an eight
week time frame. As well, we are looking for workshops in the area of
identifying and evaluating agents and publishers, querying, writing synopses
and preparing a professional quality submittal package.
As well, for this event we are also looking for short, tightly focused and
intensive workshops lasting three to five days. An example of a specific
workshop we are interested in in this category is one on Identifying Genre.
Instructors submitting for this event MUST be able to present between Feb.
14th and April 10th. Proposals for the Bootcamp for Writers *MUST* be
received by 1/15/10. Decisions will be made by 1/2010. Instructors and
presenters selected for the Bootcamp will be asked to provide a complete
course promotion package, including a finished course précis, syllabus, bio,
book blurb and either a cover graphic or picture of themselves, within 48
hours of notification of selection.
*Proposals for the 2010 Calendar Year
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Over the course of the coming year we are planning a three track program.
It is our intent to offer a craft; publishing or promotion; and a topical
workshop each month. We will also be sponsoring 3-5 day intensive, tightly
focused topical workshops and seminars. Of particular interest are craft
workshops that address the following subjects:
- Character Driven Plotting
- Weaving Together Plot and Character Arcs in a
Romance Novel- Three Act Structure
- Alternative (e.g, BDSM, M/M, polyamory, Ménage a Trois) Sexuality,
Mores and Practices
- Writing in the Active Voice
- Scenes and Sequels
- Revision and Editing, optionally including Grammar and Punctuation
- Subplots and Plot Layers
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World Building- Deep POV
-
Bad Boys, Wicked Women, Villains, and Antagonists
- Writing Dark Heroines and Heroes
- Planning and Writing a Series or Sequels
- Showing vs Telling
Proposals for workshops targeted towards promotion that think outside the
box and include innovative strategies will be warmly welcomed.
Genre specific workshops such as (but not limited to) crafting a mystery or
creating an alien are also sought.
Instructors and presenters selected for the 2010 calendar year will be asked
to provide a complete course promotion package, including a finished course
précis, syllabus, bio, book blurb and either a cover graphic or picture of
themselves, within five days of notification of selection.
*Your proposal MUST specifically include:*
1. Class Title and Length
2. Target Audience (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Mixed)
3. *Proposed for the Feb 14th - April 10th Boot Camp YES or NO*
4. Prerequisites
5. Description and Syllabus
6. Presenter Bio (including relevant experience and education)
7. Availability to Present
8. Degree of Instructor Involvement (e.g, will there be assignments and
will they be reviewed individually or only as examples)
9. Is this workshop is currently scheduled for anytime in 2010? If so
provide the dates and sponsor.
10. Email Address
We recognize in order to achieve our goals and best serve our membership it
is sometimes necessary a workshop be developed or tailored to our
specifications. We also recognize that some instructors or workshop topics *in
and of themselves* may provide a degree of added value not found in other
instances. Hence we are willing to negotiate a stipend that reflects that
understanding. If you feel that your workshop falls into the latter category
please include that information in your proposal.
We make every effort to promote the workshops as widely as possible and ask
our instructors to do the same. Therefore we also ask our instructors to
guest blog 2-4 weeks prior to the workshop as a part of the promotion for
same.
Prospective and interested instructors and presenters are *STRONGLY* encouraged
to visit Savvy Authors <
http://savvyauthors .com/> and its sister site, Savvy
Readers <
http://savvyreaders .com/>, and to ask all questions before
submitting a proposal.
*Send a complete proposal for all workshops*. Incomplete proposal packages
will *not* be considered.
Proposals for the Bootcamp for Writers *MUST* be received by 1/10/10.
Decisions will be made by 1/1510. Proposals for the 2010 program must be
received no later than 01/30/10 for consideration for the coming calendar
year. Decisions will be made by 02/15/10.
All proposals should be addressed to:
Sharon L. Pickrel
Savvy Authors <
http://savvyauthors .com/> Workshop Coordinator
workshops@savvyauth ors.com <
workshopchair@ passionateink. org>