Best-selling author to teach novel-writing series

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Best-selling author to teach novel-writing series

New York Times bestselling author and the “Master of the Courtroom Drama,” William Bernhardt, will teach a six-part writing series at the Stillwater Public Library.  “Just Fiction: a novel building workshop” will take place one Saturday a month from April 6 to Sept. 7. The series is offered as a non-credit class by OSU’s Arts and Science Outreach, in partnership with the library.

The classes, which will be held on Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., will cover numerous aspects of novel writing. From coming up with an idea to marketing the completed novel, new and experienced authors will learn techniques on the art and craft of writing as well as its business side.

"I know there are many people in the community who dream of writing a book, or perhaps who have even started, but need some guidance, not only on writing itself, but also on publishing,” said Bernhardt.  "I spent years writing and sending things off, desperately trying to get published. I know how frustrating that can be.  I'm hoping these courses can help smooth the road for the next generation of Oklahoma writers."

The fee for each session is $89, and two books are required.  Participants can attend one or all of the classes, but space is limited to 30 students per class.  For a description of classes and more, click on the following link http://stillwater.org/master_of_the_courtroom_drama_to_teach_series_at_stillwater_public_library.php.