Renaissance Academy Winter/Spring 2013 Lectures & Life Enrichment Program

WRITING WORKSHOPS Writing Your Life Story and Memoirs Option #1 – NC4566 – Naples Center – 12 hours Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 at 10am – 12pm, Mondays

$100 / $120 Option #2 – AT4567 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – 12 hours Jan 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 at 10am – 12pm, Fridays

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants per course. Write your memoirs, autobiography or life story. Discover the narrative and style which will mean the most to you and your prospective readers. For each class including the first class, bring a two to three page writing sample of your intended document for duplication, sharing, critique, and further development. These may be typed or handwritten (if legible). Share your writing with like-minded aspiring authors in an acceptance-oriented, creative writing discussion of effective writing methodology. Instructor: Dr. William Dietzel

Writing Short Stories Option #1 – NC4568 – Naples Center – 12 hours Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesdays

$100 / $120 Option #2 – AT4569 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – 12 hours Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr 5 at 10am – 12pm, Fridays

Choose one of the course options above. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants per course. Creating short stories is a particularly enjoyable form of writing. It can be accomplished in a comparatively short period of time with a satisfactory sense-of-completion and poignant message. In an acceptance-oriented class environment, share your weekly writing with like-minded aspiring authors. For each class including the first class, bring a two to three page writing sample of your intended document for duplication, sharing, critique, and further development. These may be typed or handwritten (if legible). Instructor: Dr. William Dietzel

Writers Collaborative Workshop

$85 / $100

NC4570 – Naples Center – February 4, 11, 18, 25 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm, Mondays – 8 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Share your writing with like-minded aspiring authors in an acceptance-oriented, creative, vibrant writing group in search of effective writing methodologies. This class welcomes whatever you’re writing or want to write, be that a memoir, stories, a novel or poems, for input, guidance, and discussion. Bring your writing samples to class, including the first class. Instructor: Ms. Lisa Wroble

A Novel Experience: Start Writing Your Book

$85 / $100

NC4571 – Naples Center – February 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10am – 12pm, Wednesdays – 8 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Have you always wanted to write a book but don’t know how to begin? Then this workshop is for you. You’ll learn the stages in the writing process as you plan and organize your book, and explore characterization and plotting along with basic fiction elements. Those interested in writing nonfiction will learn the importance of back-matter, envisioning the layout, using photos and diagrams, and other details important to successful nonfiction. All writing levels welcome. Instructor: Ms. Lisa Wroble

The Writer’s Nag Option #1 – NC4572 – Naples Center February 8 at 10am – 11:30am, Friday, 1.5 hours

$20 / $25 Option #2 – AT4573 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) February 14 at 10am – 11:30am, Thursday, 1.5 hours

Choose one of the course options above. If you’ve got a story, a poem or a memoir yearning to get out, help is on the way! Using various creative writing techniques, this course will help you motivate yourself and keep motivated until the manuscript is completed. This is not a critique or a workshop course, but instead, provides methods to get yourself started and remain motivated. Instructor: Dr. Erika Waters

Introduction to Creative Journal Writing

$80 / $95

AT4574 – Atrium (Ft. Myers) – February 11, 18, 25, March 4 at 1:30pm – 3pm, Mondays – 6 hours Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Learn to express yourself through journal writing. Recalling and sharing childhood memories, life experiences, and passions will give a voice to the legacy of your life. A permanent record of your thoughts and feelings is an everlasting gift to yourself and others. Learn the joy of writing and creativity in a guided but flexible atmosphere. You will be amazed by what you discover about yourself. Instructor: Ms. Kathleen Greene