LSS Writing School
In today's world we spend a lot of time just trying to keep a roof
over our heads, and a lot of our dreams go to the wayside. That
doesn't have to happen anymore. "LSS Writing School" offers every
writer the chance to better their craft and better their lives through
learn-at-home courses for every level of their writing skill and
every genre.
Grab a cup of coffee and join me for a chat with Sue Scott, one of
the founders, as she talks about the concept of the "LSS Writing
School."
Q: Am I understanding correctly that your “LSS Writing School”
is new and opening soon?
A: Yes, We (Denise Cassino, Linda Barnett-Johnson, and I)
finalized plans around the beginning of August and started
advertising for teachers. Denise is the Web master; she set up
the school site. Linda is our bookkeeper and marketer. I’m the
editorial writer. We’re all so excited to think our “baby” is taking
off so quickly.
Every one of our instructors has put vast amounts of her/his time
into advertising and planning and supporting. We couldn’t do it
without them!
Classes start October 5, but we’re open for registration now through
September 28.
Q: Why did you decide to open a school for writers?
A: When we first formed Long Story Short it was our goal to help
beginning writers get published. We worked with them, editing
their stories and watching with pride as they improved –many to
the point they’ve now written novels. Starting a school was the next
logical step. Now instead of helping one writer at a time, we can
help hundreds!
Q: Are all the classes to be done on an “at-home” basis for the students?
A: Yes. We have forums set up where the instructor posts the lessons
and the students post their work. Then everyone in the class can read
and critique along with the instructor. We believe that having your work
critiqued is important for learning, but so are doing critiques. Students
learn good writing from bad, have the rules reinforced, and develop a
“taste” for writing that way.
Q: All students who complete the courses get a Certificate of Completion.
How long will it take you to become accredited?
A: Becoming accredited depends on the length of the student’s course.
(See next question)
Q: Your prices, ranging from $25.00 to $150.00 are very reasonable.
What is the average length of your classes (weeks – days – months?)?
A: Yes, we wanted to keep our prices as low as possible so students can
afford to join our school.
We have different course lengths. One runs for a year with monthly
assignments and then there are weekend seminars. On average though
I’d say courses run from a month to six weeks, with weekly assignments.
Q: Is there a deadline for registrations or may an interested party register
anytime?
A: Our deadline is one week before the start date of the course. That
gives us time to make class lists and send our passwords, all that
paperwork kind of thing.
Q: Must a registrant meet a certain criteria to be accepted?
A: The only prerequisite for students is they must want to put the time
and energy into doing the assignments. Every level of writers, from
novice to the much published, will share class space. The mix will give
beginners access to writers who can give them “tips of the race,” since
there’s nothing better than networking with those who’ve been around
and are familiar with the ins and outs. And of course advanced writers
can hone their craft. Writing is a never-ending process of improvement
after all.
More information @ http://www.northwestwriters.com in the "Links"
category.
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of the Pacific Northwest to network and exchange information.
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over our heads, and a lot of our dreams go to the wayside. That
doesn't have to happen anymore. "LSS Writing School" offers every
writer the chance to better their craft and better their lives through
learn-at-home courses for every level of their writing skill and
every genre.
Grab a cup of coffee and join me for a chat with Sue Scott, one of
the founders, as she talks about the concept of the "LSS Writing
School."
Q: Am I understanding correctly that your “LSS Writing School”
is new and opening soon?
A: Yes, We (Denise Cassino, Linda Barnett-Johnson, and I)
finalized plans around the beginning of August and started
advertising for teachers. Denise is the Web master; she set up
the school site. Linda is our bookkeeper and marketer. I’m the
editorial writer. We’re all so excited to think our “baby” is taking
off so quickly.
Every one of our instructors has put vast amounts of her/his time
into advertising and planning and supporting. We couldn’t do it
without them!
Classes start October 5, but we’re open for registration now through
September 28.
Q: Why did you decide to open a school for writers?
A: When we first formed Long Story Short it was our goal to help
beginning writers get published. We worked with them, editing
their stories and watching with pride as they improved –many to
the point they’ve now written novels. Starting a school was the next
logical step. Now instead of helping one writer at a time, we can
help hundreds!
Q: Are all the classes to be done on an “at-home” basis for the students?
A: Yes. We have forums set up where the instructor posts the lessons
and the students post their work. Then everyone in the class can read
and critique along with the instructor. We believe that having your work
critiqued is important for learning, but so are doing critiques. Students
learn good writing from bad, have the rules reinforced, and develop a
“taste” for writing that way.
Q: All students who complete the courses get a Certificate of Completion.
How long will it take you to become accredited?
A: Becoming accredited depends on the length of the student’s course.
(See next question)
Q: Your prices, ranging from $25.00 to $150.00 are very reasonable.
What is the average length of your classes (weeks – days – months?)?
A: Yes, we wanted to keep our prices as low as possible so students can
afford to join our school.
We have different course lengths. One runs for a year with monthly
assignments and then there are weekend seminars. On average though
I’d say courses run from a month to six weeks, with weekly assignments.
Q: Is there a deadline for registrations or may an interested party register
anytime?
A: Our deadline is one week before the start date of the course. That
gives us time to make class lists and send our passwords, all that
paperwork kind of thing.
Q: Must a registrant meet a certain criteria to be accepted?
A: The only prerequisite for students is they must want to put the time
and energy into doing the assignments. Every level of writers, from
novice to the much published, will share class space. The mix will give
beginners access to writers who can give them “tips of the race,” since
there’s nothing better than networking with those who’ve been around
and are familiar with the ins and outs. And of course advanced writers
can hone their craft. Writing is a never-ending process of improvement
after all.
More information @ http://www.northwestwriters.com in the "Links"
category.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Free Newsletter: newsletter@northwestwriters.com
Author Interviews:
http://northwestauthors.typepad.com/northwestauthors/
Book Reviews:
http://northwestauthors.typepad.com/nwbookreviews/
A "new group" for Writers & New & Self-Published Authors
of the Pacific Northwest to network and exchange information.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pacificnorthwestwriters
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