“Write, For These Words Are True and Faithful”: Writing Nonfiction with a Doctrinal Emphasis with Whitney Hemsath
Register here:
https://ldspma.org/courses/write-for-these-words-are-true-and-faithful-writing-nonfiction-with-a-doctrinal-emphasis-with-whitney-hemsath/
-6-weeks of professional instruction award-winning author, Whitney Hemsath & LDSPMA's Master Class Program
-$295
-Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm Mountain Time March 10th- April 21st (no class March 31st)
-Live, virtual instruction with opportunity to ask instructor questions during the sessions. Recordings of sessions will be available for those who cannot view live
-See detailed curriculum at registration link
-PLUS additional perks for registering: slush pile passes from FIVE different publishers, plus a free manuscript analysis from StoryCode
In this course, we will discuss the ins and outs of writing nonfiction with a doctrinal emphasis.
Among the specific topics covered will be:
● Types of nonfiction
● Profit vs. priestcraft
● Defining and cultivating authorial voice
● Defining success
● Avatars vs. audience
● Making old doctrines feel fresh
● Structure, word count, and format expectations
● Fair use and quoting non-scriptural sources
● Tone, wordsmithing, and line edit tips
● Using humor effectively
● Publication paths and opportunities
More about the instructor: Whitney Owens Hemsath writes short stories, poems, novels, and more, with works for both children and adults. She is the author of Types, Shadows, and Casseroles: Finding Christ in Your Daily Life and writes regularly for LDSLiving.com. She is a two-time finalist for the LDSPMA Praiseworthy Awards, holds a BA in screenwriting, and has had her work included in university curriculum. When she’s not writing, she enjoys doing Zumba and 3D printing new items for her business, Fiction & Filament.
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