SPRING 2025 WRITING AND PUBLISHING WORKSHOPS
FICTION, NONFICTION, AND MEMOIR MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION PACKAGES ~ INDIE & TRADITIONAL PUBLISHERS****
4 Sessions for $250.
I. Write Compelling :
- Introductory Paragraphs
- Middle Paragraph ~ Your Story's Premise
- What to include when you do not have publishing credits yet.
- Story Synopses
II. Find Markets
III. Follow Submission Guidelines
IV. Submission Etiquette
V. Formatting Scripts
Perfect for Novels, Short Stories, YA, Memoirs, and Children's
COURSE MATERIALS
- Personalized writing lessons and assignments are provided
- One–on–one instruction and guidance
- Expert feedback on your work
- Complete assignments at your own pace
PAYMENT METHODS: Personal or business checks and money orders.
Students and gift certificate purchasers agree to pay $50 for business and personal checks returned to Janson Literary Services, Inc. for nonpayment of funds. Payments are nonrefundable.
Snail mail your payment to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, Arizona 85277
MINI–CLASS ~ PARAGRAPH WRAPAROUND
2 Sessions for $75.
Engage your readers from the first paragraph to the last. Learn to combine the following elements:
- Main Character's Point of View
- Personality
- Body Language
- Dialogue: Spoken and Inner Thoughts
- Description
- Action
Perfect for Short Stories, Memoirs, Children's Books, and Novels
COURSE MATERIALS
- Personalized writing lessons and assignments are provided
- One–on–one instruction and guidance
- Expert feedback on your work
- Learn and complete assignments at your own pace
PAYMENT METHODS: Personal or business checks and money orders.
Students and gift certificate purchasers agree to pay $50 for business and personal checks returned to Janson Literary Services, Inc. for nonpayment of funds. Payments are nonrefundable.
Snail mail your payment to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, Arizona 85277
MINI CLASS: RESCUE YOUR STORY'S RAZZLE –– DAZZLE
Have you written a few chapters, or 10 pages of your short story, or memoir, and hit a wall? Then, this workshop is for you!
2 Sessions for $75.
CURRICULUM ~ Fiction, Memoirs, Short Stories, Children's Picture and Chapter Books, YA
- Story Goals
- Truth and Consequences
- Plot Requirements
- Scene Arrangements
- Telegraphing Surprise Arcs
COURSE MATERIALS
- Personalized writing lessons and assignments are provided
- One–on–one instruction and guidance
- Expert feedback on your work
- Learn and complete assignments at your own pace
Payment Methods: Personal and business checks, and money orders.
Students and gift certificate purchasers agree to pay a $50 fee if personal and business checks are returned to Janson Literary Services, Inc. for nonpayment.
Please snail mail your checks and money orders to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, AZ 85277
Payments are nonrefundable.
MINI–CLASS: PLOT PLANNING STRATEGIES
Two Sessions for $75
CURRICULUM ~ Fiction, Memoirs, Short Stories, Children's Picture and Chapter Books, YA
- Main Character Arcs
- Plot Points
- Micro and Macro Storylines
COURSE MATERIALS
- Personalized writing lessons and assignments are provided
- One–on–one instruction
- Expert feedback on your work
- Learn and complete assignments at your own pace
PAYMENT: Personal and business checks and money orders.
Students and gift certificate purchasers agree to pay Janson Literary Services, Inc. $50 if unpaid personal or business checks are returned due to insufficient funds.
Snail mail your checks and money orders to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, AZ 85277
Payments are nonrefundable.
FAST–TRACK NOVELLA WRITING (Memoirs, Too)
5 SESSIONS FOR $250
CURRICULUM ~ Fiction, Memoirs, Short Stories, Children's Picture and Chapter Books, YA
- Novella page, word counts, and chapter structure
- Choose one theme that is vital to your storyline
- Learn to implement my unique Wraparound Method for writing short, concise scenes.
- Write riveting prose that your audience will read
- Create authentic dialogue
- Drive your novella with pivotal conflicts and arcs
- Limit your character core
COURSE MATERIALS
- Personalized writing lessons and assignments are provided
- One–on–one instruction
- Expert feedback on your work
- Learn and complete tasks at your own pace
Payment Methods: Personal and business checks and money orders.
Students and gift certificate purchasers agree to pay a $50 fee if personal and business checks are returned to Janson Literary Services, Inc. for nonpayment.
Please snail mail your checks and money orders to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, AZ 85277
Payments are nonrefundable.
ADAPTING YOUR CHILDHOOD STORIES FOR KIDS
5 SESSIONS FOR $250
CURRICULUM
- Write stories kids will enjoy
- Learn to add humor
- Recreate kid-friendly inner and spoken dialogue
- Define your audience's age and vocabulary range
- Write fun scenes to keep kids reading
- Connect stories to a theme
COURSE MATERIALS
- Personalized writing lessons and assignments are provided
- One–on–one instruction
- Expert feedback on your work
- Learn and complete assignments at your own pace
Payment Methods: Personal and business checks, and money orders.
Students and gift certificate purchasers agree to pay a $50 fee if personal and business checks are returned to Janson Literary Services, Inc. for nonpayment.
Please snail mail your checks and money orders to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, AZ 85277
Payments are nonrefundable.
MEMOIR WRITING INTENSIVE
5 SESSIONS FOR $250
CURRICULUM
- Creative Nonfiction Elements
- Timeline Construction
- Developing Your Narrative Voice
- Settings, Mood, and Tone
- Inner and Spoken Dialogue
- Theme and Style
- Beginning, Middle, and Ending
COURSE MATERIALS
- Personalized writing lessons and assignments are provided
- One–on–one instruction
- Expert feedback on your work
- Learn and complete assignments at your own pace
PAYMENT METHODS: Personal and business checks and money orders.
Students and gift certificate purchasers agree to pay a $50 fee if personal and business checks are returned to Janson Literary Services, Inc. for nonpayment.
Please snail mail your checks and money orders to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, AZ 85277
Payments are nonrefundable.
scene construction part i
4 SESSIONS FOR $250
CURRICULUM ~ Fiction, Memoirs, Short Stories, Children's Picture and Chapter Books, YA
- Create your two-sentence premise.
- Explore various points of–view.
- Write concise descriptions
- Compose compelling inner and spoken dialogue
- Establish time and place
COURSE MATERIALS
- Personalized writing lessons and assignments are provided
- One–on–one instruction
- Expert feedback on your work
- Learn and complete assignments at your own pace
PAYMENT: Personal and business checks and money orders.
Students and gift certificate purchasers agree to pay Janson Literary Services, Inc. $50 if unpaid personal or business checks are returned due to insufficient funds. Payments are nonrefundable.
Please snail mail your checks and money orders to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, AZ 85277
EPIC FANTASY WRITING. 4 SESSIONS FOR $250
CURRICULUM
- Fantastic Journeys
- Heroines and Heroes
- Kingdoms and Fortresses
- Dragons and Magic
- Romance
COURSE MATERIALS
- Personalized writing lessons and assignments provided
- One–on–one instruction
- Expert feedback on your work
- Learn and complete assignments at your own pace
PAYMENT: Personal and business checks and money orders.
Students and gift certificate purchasers agree to pay Janson Literary Services, Inc. $50 if unpaid personal or business checks are returned due to insufficient funds.
Please snail mail checks and money orders to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, AZ 85277
Payments are nonrefundable.
SCENE CONSTRUCTION PART II
4 SESSIONS FOR $250
CURRICULUM ~ Fiction, Memoirs, Short Stories, Children's Picture and Chapter Books, YA
- Learn and practice Marilyn's unique Wrap Around Method
- Pacing and continuity
- Cliffhangers and suspense
- Write irresistible sensory and visual Imagery
- Rising and falling action
COURSE MATERIALS
- Personalized writing lessons and assignments are provided
- One–on–one instruction
- Expert feedback on your work
- Learn and complete assignments at your own pace
PAYMENT: Personal and business checks and money orders.
Students and gift certificate purchasers agree to pay Janson Literary Services a $50 fee if personal or business checks are returned unpaid due to insufficient funds. Payments are nonrefundable.
Snail mail your payment to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, AZ 85277
START SPREADING THE NEWS. 5 SESSIONS FOR $300.
CURRICULUM
Are you passionate about your book? Get the word out and promote your book with newsletters, guest blogging sites, websites, vlogging, online news outlets, and book sales engines.
COURSE MATERIALS
1. Personalized lessons
2. One–on–one instruction
3. Expert feedback
4. Work at your own pace
PAYMENT METHODS: Personal and business checks and money Orders.
Students and gift certificate purchasers agree to pay Janson Literary Services, Inc. a $50 fee if personal and business checks are returned unpaid due to insufficient funds. Payments are nonrefundable.
Please snail mail your payment to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, AZ 85277
BOOK PROPOSAL WRITING AND COMP TITLE RESEARCH
8 SESSIONS FOR $350. Fiction and Nonfiction Projects
Organize and write all components of your book proposal package, including:
- Introduction
- Summaries and Synopses
- First Three Chapters
- Market Research
- Comparative Book Title Searches
- Cover and Query Letters
- Traditional Publishers and Agency Representation Research
COURSE MATERIALS
1. Personalized assignments
2. One–on–one instruction
3. Expert feedback
4. Work at your own pace
PAYMENT: Personal and Business Checks and Money Orders.
Students and gift certificate purchasers agree to pay a $50 fee to Janson Literary Services if unpaid personal and business checks are returned due to insufficient funds. Payments are nonrefundable.
Please snail mail your payment to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, AZ 85277