Take a look at our list of offerings:
The Concepts of Writing and Publishing
This workshop focuses on writing, in particular creating characters, settings, plot points, and the Four-Pass Editing Process, as well as self-marketing, self-promotion, social networking, eBooks, and much more. Question and answer time provided.
Good for: aspiring authors, authors-to-be, new authors, anyone who wants to self-publish their works
Length: 2 hours
Social Networking, Self-Marketing, and Self-Promotion
This workshop is for authors looking to promote their work in the ever-growing field of social networking, self-marketing, and self-promotion. Cutting edge technology is focused on in this workshop, including utilizing the Internet to its fullest capability. Websites, social media sites, newsletters, email distribution, blogging, YouTube, and much more are discussed in this highly attended event. Question and answer time provided.
Good for: aspiring authors, authors-to-be, new authors, intermediate authors, anyone interested in how to promote themselves online
Length: 2 hours
Writing for Beginners
This workshop is geared toward the new writer, as well as someone that might need a nudge in the right direction. Content of this workshop takes a closer look into creating characters, settings, plot points, and the Four-Pass Editing Process. When finished with this class, students will be able to apply what they have learned and get their book to the point of publication. Question and answer time provided.
Good for: aspiring authors, authors-to-be, new authors, anyone who wants to understand writing/writers/their mindset better
Length: 2 hours
Sci-Fi/Fantasy Adventure Writers Workshop (Session Based)
This workshop is geared toward those writing Science Fiction and/or Fantasy novels. Beyond general writing techniques, this class digs deeper into world and universe creating, mythologies, character development, and genre specific items. Question and answer time provided. Specific discussion of each attendees work included.
Good for: aspiring authors, authors-to-be, new authors, intermediate authors, advanced authors, those interested in examining this writing genre
Length: 4 – 5 evenings (over about a month), 2 hours per session
Intermediate Writers Workshop (Session Based)
This workshop is via a group setting in order to discuss different aspects of writing a novel at length. Participants are encouraged to bring up problems they are encountering and to work as a group to resolve issues with their projects. The workshop focuses on creating characters, settings, plot points, and the Four-Pass Editing Process, as well as self-marketing, self-promotion, social networking, eBooks, and much more. This seminar delves deeper into the topics at hand, allowing students to ask more detailed questions.
Good for: aspiring authors, authors-to-be, new authors, intermediate authors, advanced authors, those interested in examining this writing genre
Length: 4 – 5 evenings (over about a month), 2 hours per session
Write & Dine (Session Based)
This workshop combines nightly writing topics and a culinary experience. This relaxed setting brings together writers and food aficionados alike! Plentiful hors d'oeuvres are coupled an intimate setting to discuss the subject of the night in detail. Individual and interactive group conversations are utilized to better grasp the topic at hand. Attendees must be over 21.
Good for: aspiring authors, authors-to-be, new authors, intermediate authors, advanced authors, those interested in examining this writing genre
Length: 4 – 5 evenings (over about a month), 2 hours per session
Writers Retreat
This special retreat gives attendees a setting conducive to channeling a truly positive writing experience. This weekend-long excursion combines multiple writing topics in an introspective atmosphere. Attention will be given to each attendees specific writing, with feedback from the group. Individual break-out sessions with our expert(s) are provided for personal evolution. Attendees must be over 21. This is an overnight event, lodging and some meals included.
Good for: authors-to-be, new authors, intermediate authors, advanced authors
Length: One weekend (Saturday & Sunday), overnight, 10:00 – 4:00, plus a
fun happy hour and dinner on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday
fun happy hour and dinner on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday
One-on-one Writing Consulting
This intensive examination of your work begins with a free consultation phone meeting with our expert. Pinpoint feedback, instruction and customized tips work in conjunction to provide you with the tools and abilities to bring your writing dreams to reality. Discount on publishing, marketing and other related services included!
Good for: aspiring authors, authors-to-be, new authors, intermediate authors,
advanced authors, those interested in improving their writing
Length: To be decided (a minimum of 4 sessions over at least a month) advanced authors, those interested in improving their writing
Remember, you can always contact Mike or Jon for more information about pricing, presentations, and workshops. If you have an idea for a class or event, let us know and we'll see if we can fit it into a new SPI offering.
