MAGGIE'S WRITING CLASSES

Maggie teaches a writing class on "How to Write a Romance" at Goodrell Middle School (3300 E. 29th, Des Moines) through the Des Moines Public School's Adult Education Program.  To register for the next class session, call (515) 237-1690 or for on-line registration click here.

Here's students from one of Maggie's classes.

Classes are on Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for six weeks.  Call now (or e-mail) to find out when the next class starts and come join the fun!!

If you've ever wanted to write a romance novel, this class is for you!  Maggie teaches the basics of story dynamics including where to get story ideas, creating character archetypes, determining the central story question, and how to use a conflict diagram.  Also discussed are some tricks to untie those plot knots and modern plot diagramming using turning points and scene beats.  You'll also learn manuscript preparation and how to submit to agents and editors.  There's writing exercises to get those creative juices flowing and you'll leave with lots of handouts and resources.

Even if you're not into writing a romance, you'll find the same writing principles apply to other genres as well.  So come on and join us!

For more information, feel free to e-mail me.