July 12 - 23, 2010
MASTER CLASS: Editor-Proof that First Chapter
by Don McNair
Prerequisite: Must have written the first chapter of a finished manuscript or a Work In Progress.
Why did that editor reject your novel?
The sad truth? Editors reject most manuscripts after only simply glancing at their first chapters. It's as if their problems were lit with neon. This course will help you spot your own manuscript's problems and-better-yet, help you fix them.
Use that rejected "first chapter" as your practice field for identifying and resolving your craft mistakes, then apply your new knowledge to the total manuscript. It will become much more compelling, and-hopefully-published! You'll learn how to:
* Use strong "hooks"
* Turn "info dumps" into sparkling, vital prose
* Strengthen verbs
* Strip away author intrusions
* Identify crippling character filters
* Eliminate foggy phrases
* Correct passive voice
* Solve numerous other writing bugaboos
For forty years Don McNair has written award-winning materials including five published books. His young adult novel "Attack of the Killer Prom Dresses" was named a 2008 Eppie finalist. McNair now edits fiction for others at his McNairEdits.com Website. Students say: "Skills can definitely be improved, and Don has proven it." "I have taken several online writing classes, and this is one of my favorites." "Don's class is well worth your time and money."
To register for the "MASTER CLASS: Editor-Proof that First Chapter" class click HERE.