LIVE One-Day Writing Workshop Seminar

Mr. Smoke taught a course (Writing the Novel) at the Palos Verdes Art Center in 2006. Even though he has spoken at seminars and at universities in the past he had never given a multi-week course before then. It was based on his book Stephen Smoke’s Mystery Writing Course, first published in 1983. Since that time Mr. Smoke has written and published twenty books, most of them novels. He has just published Stephen Smoke’s Writing the Novel Workbook, and sells it exclusively on this site.

Mr. Smoke offers the Writing the Novel course as a one-day seminar. The one-day seminar covers the following topics:

Turn ideas into chapters and chapters into a finished book
Plot and Character development

Pacing & Maintaining interest
Creating tension
Editing
Getting your manuscript ready for the marketplace

This seminar is for writers who want the motivation and discipline that come from making a commitment to writing. Learn advanced “tips and tricks” from someone who has actually published major lead-title novels through major New York publishers. The workshop focuses on developing the student’s work beyond the initial stages and includes writing exercises specifically designed by Mr. Smoke to stimulate creativity. Professional, constructive criticism makes this class indispensable for writers looking to take that next step.

Perfect for Writers Groups or Book Clubs whose members are aspiring authors.

Cost:

The cost is $95 per person for the day, twelve students minimum, 25 students maximum. If you live in the Southern California area, there is no travel fee required. If you live outside the Southern California area, a travel fee that includes transportation and one-night's lodging is required. For more information, Click Here.