NEW CLASS! Literature in Letters: Using the Epistolary Form
Join our small group of five in studying epistolary literature in poems, fiction and essays. Emulate the strategies professional writers have used to create four fresh works of your own. Everyone receives detailed response from Sheila and four classmates for help in drafting revisions and understanding the strengths of what they have created. Fee is $120 for members. There are no refunds as class size is limited. Email classes@writingitreal.com for information about current start dates and openings.
Not a member yet? Join us at the Courier level today and save $5. Use the Add to Cart button below and your total for joining and a class will be $150 ($35/year for the Courier Membership thereafter). If you are already a member, please login for the member’s price.
Writing It Real Online Personal Essay Writing Workshops
In this four-week class, five group members work together with Sheila Bender in an online classroom, everyone on their own time, developing four essays. People post their work (up to 2500 words each piece), one piece per week, and respond to one another’s work using Sheila’s special three-step response method. Everyone receives Sheila’s detailed response to each of their four pieces. Whether you work from the prompts that Sheila offers the classes or you use older work you want to revise, this class will help you move your writing along toward polished pieces. Email classes@writingitreal.com for information about current start dates and openings. Fee is $120 for members. There are no refunds as class size is limited.
Not a member yet? Join us at the Courier level today and save $5. Use the Add to Cart button below and your total for joining and a class will be $150 ($35/year for the Courier Membership thereafter). If you are already a member, please login for the member’s price.
Writing It Real Online Poetry Writing Workshops
In this four-week class, five group members work together in an online classroom with Sheila Bender, everyone on their own time, developing four poems. People post one poem per week and respond to one another’s work using Sheila’s special three-step response method. Everyone receives Sheila’s detailed response to each of their four pieces. Whether you work from the prompts and model poems that Sheila offers the class or you use older work you want to revise, this class will help you move your writing along toward polished poems. Email classes@writingitreal.com for information about current start dates and openings. Fee is $120 for members. There are no refunds as class size is limited.
Not a member yet? Join us at the Courier level today and save $5. Use the Add to Cart button below and your total for joining and a class will be $150 ($35/year for the Courier Membership thereafter). If you are already a member, please login for the member’s price.
Writing It Real Online Writing Healthy Starts Workshop
In this four-week class, five group members work together in an online classroom, each on their own time, responding to three writing exercises a week supplied and developed by Sheila. People post their work (up to 250 – 750 words each piece) and respond to one another’s work. Work is meant to be in the freewriting stages. Everyone receives Sheila`s detailed response to each of their pieces, responses that help writers develop their exercise results into poems, stories or essays. Email classes@writingitreal.com for information about current start dates and openings. Fee is $120 for members. There are no refunds as class size is limited.
Not a member yet? Join us at the Courier level today and save $5. Use the Add to Cart button below and your total for joining and a class will be $150 ($35/year for the Courier Membership thereafter). If you are already a member, please login for the member’s price.
Writing It Real Online Writing Sudden Stories From Life Workshop
In this four-week class, five group members work in an online classroom, each on their own time, with Sheila on writing four short stories from life modeled after flash fiction pieces by professional writers. People post their work (up to 1000 words each piece) and respond to one another’s work. Everyone receives Sheila`s detailed response to each of their pieces, responses that help writers develop their drafts for publication if they wish. Email classes@writingitreal.com for information about current start dates and openings. Fee is $120 for members. There are no refunds as class size is limited.
Not a member yet? Join us at the Courier level today and save $5. Use the Add to Cart button below and your total for joining and a class will be $150 ($35/year for the Courier Membership thereafter). If you are already a member, please login for the member’s price.
Custom Online Classes and Tutorials
Sheila is happy to facilitate your writing group or offer you a tutorial customized for your needs, pocket book and time. Email her at classes@writingitreal.com with your idea.
Other Online Class Opportunities
International Association for Journal Writing (IAJW): Those who journal for writing practice and want to deepen their ability with the writing craft will enjoy the several classes Sheila offers through the IAJW. Check the website for current classes and tutorials: International Association for Journal Writing
Writers.com: Sheila offers courses and tutorials on writing one’s way through grief as well writing articles from what you know. She runs tutorials for those writing graduate and undergraduate application essays. Visit writers.com for registration and information or email writers@writers.com.
Story Circle Network: Sheila currently offers classes in craft elements through Story Circle. Check the website for current schedule and information.
