SUMMER 2023 WRITING AND PUBLISHING WORKSHOPS
TWO–SESSION WRITING WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITIES
*NEW ~ RESCUING YOUR STORY'S RAZZLE – DAZZLE
Have you written a few chapters, 10 pages of your short story, or memoir, and hit a wall? Then, this workshop is for you! $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 non–refundable.
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
Accepted: Personal and business checks, money orders, and business checks.
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 your checks and money orders to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, AZ 85277
Payments are Non-refundable.
NEW ~ 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 vital to your storyline
- Learn to implement my unique writing Wraparound Method designed 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 non–refundable.
*NEW ~ 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 non–refundable.
*NEW ~ 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 non–refundable.
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 METHODS
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 being returned due to insufficient funds.
Please snail mail your checks and money orders to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, AZ 85277
Payments are Non-refundable.
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 Methods: 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 Non-refundable.
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 METHODS: 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.
Snail mail your payment to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, AZ 85277
Payments are Non-refundable.
START SPREADING THE NEWS. 5 SESSIONS FOR $300
CURRICULUM
Are you passionate about your book? Get the word out with step-by-step instructions on writing and submitting short pieces, and discuss your characters, writing style, and routine. Promote your books to literary markets, newsletters, and guest blogging sites.
COURSE MATERIALS
1. Personalized writing lessons and assignments are provided
2. One–on–one instruction
3. Expert feedback on your work
4. 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 Janson Literary Services, Inc. a $50 fee if personal and business checks are returned unpaid due to insufficient funds.
Please snail mail your payment to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, AZ 85277
Payments are Non-refundable.
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 writing lessons and assignments are provided
2. One–on–one instruction
3. Expert feedback on your work
4. 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 to Janson Literary Services if unpaid personal and business checks are returned due to insufficient funds.
Please snail mail your payment to:
Janson Literary Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 21988
Mesa, AZ 85277
Payments are Non-refundable.