April & May 2024 Courses

Do you have free time on Tuesday and Thursday evenings? Then we have a couple of great courses for you in April and May 2024. Self-Publishing Starting April 9, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm is Self-Publishing (ASWL 119) There are always changes in the self-publishing industry and Darcy has the information you need to keep on top of what you need to do to have a great self-published book that sells. Learn to navigate the world of self-publishing. how the book publishing industry has changed, where the money goes, how to organize your book, where to…

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Fall Writing Courses, UVic 2023

Yes, it's that time again. Time for me to share a preview of upcoming writing courses online through Continuing Studies at the University of Victoria. They aren't listed online yet, but have a look at the schedule and see if there's anything that appeals and mark it on your calendar to sign up in August 2023! We have two repeat classes, editing your own work and fabulous fiction. There are also two new classes, to help you get where you want to be as a writer. Writers' Boot Camp We have two new classes this year. The…

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Online UVic Courses Early 2023

There are currently three online UVic courses available in February and March 2023. Click on the title of the course to go to the UVic website. ASWL112 Fast Paced Novels (5 spots left as of Feb 1) February 11 to March 4, 2023, Saturdays, 9 am to 11 am Writing thriller and mystery novels requires a fast pace combined with strong characters, believable situations and plenty of twists and turns. In this four-part course, learn how to foreshadow with clues, both false and real, as well as how to create strong heroes and villains. Learn how to…

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Fall 2022 Writing Classes

It's going to be another busy few months for me, and hopefully you, with all the new classes coming up for the Fall of 2022. I teach at UVic and at Okanagan College and will list the information below for each one.  Note that sign up will not be available until early August 2022 for Fall 2022 classes. Classes with UVic Editing Your Words 7 sessions, 14 hours total Tuesdays, Sept 20 – Nov 1, 6:30 – 8:30 pm Navigating the Novel 6 sessions, 12 hours total Thursdays, Nov 3 – Dec 8, 6:30 – 8:30 pm…

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Fall 2021 Writing Courses

I am pleased to announce that I am back teaching writing classes at the University of Victoria (online classes) as well as at Okanagan College this fall. (online and in person) I look forward to seeing you in a writing class! UVic Classes Their schedule is not online yet; however, here is a sneak peak. Fast-Paced Novels – Tuesdays, Sept. 21 to Oct. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (4 sessions) Navigating the Novel – Thursdays, Sept. 23 to Nov. 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm (7 sessions) Fabulous Fiction – Tuesdays, Oct. 26 to Nov. 30…

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UVic Writing Classes Sold Out

I'm so happy. The UVic writing classes I deliver are doing well. So well, in fact, that each one had a wait list and they will be adding new classes for Fabulous Fiction shortly. The classes I teach are only as good as the willingness of the attendees to participate, and wow, do they ever. Such a great bunch so far, and I just know the calibre of student will maintain that openness as other courses are offered. To see what courses I'm teaching, check out my bio on the UVic website. You'll see the course number…

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Zooming at UVic

It's official. I'll be teaching some continuing studies classes at the University of Victoria in 2021. All classes to be held on Zoom. Don't miss out and get zooming at UVic! They chose three of my classes for my first go around at teaching through UVic online. Fast-Paced Novels Four classes of two hours each. The first is the Fast-Paced Novel. Thrillers, mystery, crime, drama, horror and many other genres rely on the tension and pace to move their fast-paced novels through to the end. Writing novels like thrillers and mysteries require a fast pace combined with…

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