(Recorded Course) Fiction Writing 6: Authoring a Book, Part 1: How it Works, What it Takes, and How to Succeed (HS 11-6)

Do you want to publish a book? Get your need-to-know essentials here, for how to be an author -- as you learn what professional authors do every day, what goes into a manuscript, how to write a query letter, what you need to know about agents and publishers, and more…

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NOTICE: This is an older course recorded with Adobe Connect and/or Vimeo recordings.
We are currently working to replace the recordings with new Zoom recordings. 
Please don't hesitate to email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com with any questions. 

How to get the most out of Fiction Writing 6: Authoring a Book, Part 1: How it Works, What it Takes, and How to Succeed (HS 11-6) with Professor Erin M. Brown (AKA Erin Brown Conroy):

  • First, read the course details below.
  • Prepare a notebook for note taking and homework.
  • Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching Professor Brown’s lecture for Class One.
  • Review supplemental materials (videos or readings)
  • Complete the assignment(s). Turn it into your parent for grading.
  • If you need review, go back and watch the recording again and/or go over the PowerPoint.
  • Repeat until all 4 classes are complete.
  • Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records

Series Description: There are eight parts to the Write Your Own Fiction Book Series. Students can jump into this continuing series at any time.

Total Classes: 4

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: High School and Professional/Continuing Education

 

Instructor: Erin M Brown (AKA Erin Brown Conroy/E.B. Conroy), M.A, M.F.A.

 

Course Description: This course teaches what it takes to be an author, from personal practices to how to approach the publishing world and contact professionals in the industry. The course will also discuss what it’s like to be a Catholic author today.

 

Course Outline:

  • Class 1: Personal practices of successful writers
  • Class 2: The manuscript and query
  • Class 3: The platform, marketing, and the Internet
  • Class 4: Agents, publishers, and self-publishing

 

Course Materials: All materials are provided FREE via the instructor

Homework: Weekly writing assignments, with direct feedback from Professor Brown Conroy, with an estimated three to four hours per week for homework outside of class time that includes reading, writing, and responding to feedback.