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Teleclass (tel`e.klas) n. A class you can take, by phone, from the comfort of your own home.
Writing a book isn’t a journey we can take alone. We need the assistance of experts who can help us on our way by sharing their knowledge with us. In the spirit of the heroic journey, we call these luminaries our Wizards and Allies.
Join us for free monthly teleclasses, each one featuring an expert in an essential aspect of writing a book: publishing, editing, marketing, crafting prose or book design. You name it; we’ll cover it.
Best yet, our classes are free and can be taken from the comfort of your home by simply dialing a conference line number that you’ll receive upon registering.
Sign up today to ensure your spot.
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WRITE THE DAMN BOOK™ TELECLASS:
Get Blogging! The How and Why of Starting A Blog
Monday, October 20, Noon-1pm PST
How do you decide whether to have a blog? How do you increase traffic? How do you encourage comments? And keep negative (or crude) ones from being published? How often should you post? What should you write about? If you have questions about blogging, you're going to want to log this hour in your date book and join blogging expert Britt Bravo as she walks us through the how and why of creating a successful blog.
About Britt: Britt Bravo offers strategic social web consulting and career coaching that teaches individuals and organizations how to realize their big vision and be a
powerful force for good. Britt writes for three blogs, Have Fun * Do Good, BlogHer and NetSquared, and produces two podcasts, the Big Vision Podcast and
the Arts and Healing Podcast. She is also the creator of the Changeblogger Network. You can learn more about her work at http://www.brittbravo.com
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WRITE THE DAMN BOOK™ TELECLASS:
Coming of Age As a Writer: Smoothing the Transition from Writer to Author
Monday, September 8, 2008, Noon-1p.m., PST
You've written your heart out, revised 'til the cows came home, shopped your manuscript around, and finally, a publisher says "yes." Now what? How do you navigate the unchartered waters of contracts, manuscript revision and preliminary marketing of your book? Lee Doyle, author of the debut novel The Love We All Wait For forthcoming from KOMENAR Publishing, will talk about the rocky and exhilarating journey from acceptance to publication. Lee has recently discovered that coming of age as a writer is as much about learning to view ourselves as authors as it about continuing to hone one's craft.
About Lee: A native Californian, Lee Doyle was born in San Francisco and spent most of her childhood and young adult years in the Salinas Valley. At 17, she quit high school and left home for the Southern California coast. Lee later moved to Southern France where she lived for nearly a year in an 11th century abbey. She returned to San Francisco in 1984 and graduated from San Francisco State University in 1991 with a Bachelor's degree in French, which has had a dubious effect on her success as a cocktail waitress, PR flack, and writer.The Love We All Wait For won "Best Novel" at the 2006 East of Eden Writers Conference and is her first novel. Lee lives in Marin County, California with her husband and daughter and is currently at work on her second novel. Read excepts from her novel by going to www.leedoyleauthor.com
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WRITE THE DAMN BOOK™ TELECLASS:
Secrets of Self-Editing
Monday, August 11, 2008, Noon–1pm, PST
It's tough to get published and your final edit can make the difference between acceptance and rejection. Learn how an editor appraises submissions and how to avoid the common mistakes that signal rejection. From proofreading to punctuation, syntax to The 3 Cs (clarity, cohesion and consistency), this class will show you how to turn the rules of grammar into tools for success.
About Elizabeth:
Elizabeth first discovered the thrill of editing when she corrected her sixth-grade teacher's grammar (he was not amused). Professionally, she has been writing, editing, and copyediting for over fifteen years. Her short fiction has appeared or is forthcoming in several journals, including descant, Talking River Review, Willard & Maple, Zone 3, Global City Review, Cutthroat, and Red Cedar Review. She won First Prize in the East of Eden short story competition (2006), and was a finalist in both the Reynolds Price National Literary Awards (2006), and Glimmer Train Fiction Open (2007).
Elizabeth combines her passion for editing and teaching in her ongoing workshop series, Secrets of Self-Editing for both beginning and intermediate fiction and creative non-fiction writers. For workshop information, contact Elizabeth at ebanning@hotmail.com (with "Workshop Information" in the subject line). You can also visit her website at: www.elizabethbanning.com.
FREE!
WRITE THE DAMN BOOK™ TELECLASS:
How to Sell Non-Fiction to a Publisher
Monday, October 17, Noon–1pm, PST
 In this hour-long teleclass, publishing expert, Randy Peyser, will talk about what publishers are buying in non-fiction right now. You'll discover the biggest buzzword in the publishing industry; the pros and cons of going with a large publisher versus a mid-sized or smaller house; and why you should always use a literary agent. You'll also hear about the specific parts of your book proposal that need to be beefed up if you want an agent or publisher to jump on your project.
About Randy:
Randy Peyser edits books in all genres, (including national bestsellers), polishes book proposals, and helps authors find agents and publishers. She has just returned from Book Expo America, which is the largest annual tradeshow in the United States for the entire publishing industry, where she represented 10 authors who were looking for literary agents and/or publishers. Randy is also the author of "Crappy to Happy: Small Steps to Big Happiness NOW!" and the upcoming book, "Miracle Thinking." She was recently chosen to be featured in a new book called, "Visionary Women Inspiring the World," in which 12 women share how they created big time success in their lives. Randy can be reached through her web site: www.randypeyser.com.
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WRITE THE DAMN BOOK™ TELECLASS:
Introducing the 30-Day Writer's Challenge!
Monday, August 15, Noon–1pm, PST
Are you having a tough time stepping into the "being" of writer, author,
creator of a real, published book? We know you're writing here and there,
and probably getting some feedback. Do you wish things were moving along at
a faster clip? Deep inside, perhaps you still have doubts about yourself as
a serious writer. Can you really walk in a true writer's shoes? Try it on
for 30 days.
Set Sail for the 30-Day Writer's Challenge!
In this free teleclass we will introduce you to a brand new concept — The
30-Day Writer's Challenge. What's more, we will give you a sneak preview of
our very own 7 C's Process. The 7 C's are all you need to captain your book
to completion. Take the challenge and you'll be pulling up anchor in no
time. Ready to get on board?
 About Stephanie and Mary:
Story-telling expert, Stephanie Lovinger, CPCC, and award-winning writer,
Mary Reynolds Thompson, CPCC, are co-founders of Write the Damn Book™ and
are both graduates of the Coaches Training Institute. They bring a wealth of
experience in helping others to navigate the turbulent waters of book
writing and are excited to inspire you to take up the life-changing 30-Day
Writer's Challenge.
FREE!
WRITE THE DAMN BOOK™ TELECLASS:
Monday, July 18, Noon–1pm, PST
Let Your Inner Creativity Help You Write Your "Blessed" Book
 Katherine Q. Revoir sees self-expression as an essential element of life — something that is inseparable from our life purpose, like a diving board that is continuously evolving. She has self-published as well as worked with publishers, and her books combine creativity and spiritual connection. Katherine will talk about accessing and acting on inner guidance, as well as topics you bring, so please come to this teleclass with your questions about your creativity, the role of spirituality in your work, and any issues that might be keeping you from writing the damn book!
About Katherine:
Katherine Q. Revoir is a creative entrepreneur. She is a speaker, photographer, illustrator, and author of two books, Spiritual Doodles and Mental Leapfrogs, a Playbook for Unleashing Spiritual Self-Expression (Red Wheel/Weiser), and CREATE! A Sketchbook and Journal (Chronicle Books). Additionally she is a spiritual counselor, creative mentor, and ministerial student. She leads humorous “playshops” that explore links between creative self-expression and spiritual development. As part of her creative ministry, she has facilitated an expressive painting program at San Quentin Prison. As a teacher and student of Truth, Katherine offers fun & interactive class curricula to spiritual communities and organizations. Visit her web site at http://www.SpiritualDoodles.com
FREE WRITE THE DAMN BOOK™ TELECLASS:
Word Charms: Casting Spells with Words
Monday, May 23, Noon–1pm, PST
Words have the power to dazzle, disturb, delight. In the hands of great word wizards — Dickens, Mary Oliver, Stegner, and Woolf — words allow us to see the world in a different light. The spell is cast, and we are forever changed. In this teleclass you’ll discover what give words power: juxtaposition, specificity, metaphor, placement, and rhythm. You’ll also write your heart out, learning to cast your own spells and create your very own brand of magic.
About Mary:
Mary Reynolds Thompson is an award-winning writer, poetry therapist in training, and certified life coach. With Stephanie Lovinger, she is founder of Write the Damn Book, which is both a comprehensive support program for the writer, as well as a book in progress. Mary is also in partnership with Kathy Kuser, CPCC. Together they’ve developed a poetry workshop series and coaching program entitled, Wild and Sacred: Reclaiming the Lost Landscapes of the Soul. This, too, is getting closer to becoming a book.
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WRITE THE DAMN BOOK™ TELECLASS:
You CAN Tell a Book by Its Cover!
Monday, March 21, Noon–1pm, PST
 Your book's appearance is critical to its success. But what makes a cover pop, or the inside irresistible? Join Lisa Elliot, book designer extraordinaire, as she gives you the scoop on book design from the inside out. Learn who sets the visual tone of your book at traditional publishing companies (you might be surprised). Then find out how you can work with a designer when self-publishing to ensure that your vision finds full expression.
About Lisa:
Lisa Elliot started designing books at age 12, with a pop-up illustrated “Taming of the Shrew.” Since then she’s been designing books for publishers large and small. She worked first as a staff designer at HarperCollins Publishers, and then as the founder of her own design company whose clients include Simon and Schuster, Tarcher/Putnam, and Williams-Sonoma. Lisa has designed for fiction, self-help, spirituality, and cookbooks, among other genres. As a “midwife to books,” she most enjoys discovering and expressing each book’s unique contribution to the world.
Lisa can be reached through her web site.
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WRITE THE DAMN BOOK™ TELECLASS:
Developing the Writer Within
Monday, April 11, Noon-1pm, PST
 If you’re interested in writing, whether for a book, an article, or an
inspirational piece — then this teleclass is a must. Join teacher and
editor, Rachel de Baere, as she guides and inspires you to nurture your
inner writer. From “seed” journals to inspirational pointers and from tried and true techniques to fresh ways to connect with your creativity, Rachel will help you massage your muse and make magic on the page.
About Rachel:
Rachel de Baere is a writing teacher, consultant and editor. For the last
four years, Rachel has been a regular workshop director for the
International Women’s Writing Guild (IWWG), is soon to teach a course at the
University of California at Santa Cruz Extension Program, and conducts
writing workshops from her Marin County home. Her consulting services are
sought nationwide and, in the last few years, she has edited four novels,
two memoirs and a great deal of poetry. Her own writing includes a
children’s picture book, poetry, essays, magazine articles, grant
applications and short stories. Rachel’s work has appeared in a variety of
publications, most recently in The New England Writers’ Network Magazine and
The Poet’s Symphony.
She can be reached at: ItsmeRach@comcast.net
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