“Crafting a Nonfiction Book Proposal” ONLINE with Jessica Wilbanks

Demystify the nonfiction book proposal process. 

Unlike fiction manuscripts, which are normally completed in full prior to being sold to an editor, nonfiction books are often sold “on proposal.” This class is designed to demystify the process of writing a … Continue reading

“Drama in the Details: A Day in the Life in Historical Fiction” ONLINE with Sherri L. Smith

Are you writing a World War II adventure novel? A Victorian romance? A 1950s noir? Answer one question: What did your protagonist have for breakfast, and where?

It’s the small details of everyday living that really bring historical fiction to … Continue reading

Watercolors with Jeff Jensen, SWS: Workshop Feb. 27 & 28

February 27 – 28, 2021 $180

Jeffrey K. Jensen, AIA, SWS, WFWS is presently President of the Southwestern Watercolor Society and a 38-year veteran of the design industry. His passion for architecture and the built environment has fueled his 45-year … Continue reading

Watercolor – 2 Day Exploration and Innovation with Jeni Tomlinson

$125 Tuition.  To register go to http://www.lastartgallery.com and click on Art Class Sign-up.  Fun and accessible small student class to explore several more modern presentations of watercolor that you can do easily. There will be discussion of composition, materials and … Continue reading

Patrick Saunders Workshop June 2-4

Explore the essential techniques for painting from direct observation and photography with award winning painter Patrick Saunders. Learn to paint any subject, from the most simple to complex with one approach.  Students will learn about composition, value, texture, color temperature … Continue reading

“Character Driven and Intricately Plotted Mysteries” ONLINE with Sherry Thomas

Learn an approach to mystery writing that focuses on characters and conflict rather than figuring out your plot in advance. http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/MysteriesThomas2021

Bestselling author Sherry Thomas shares her secrets for building a well-paced, well-structured mystery organically, by drawing on what a … Continue reading

“The Art of Freelance Writing” ONLINE with Alex Temblador

Want to see your name in a prominent newspaper or magazine? Are you interested in building a career out of your passion for writing? http://www.writersleague.org/calendar/FreelanceWritingTemblador2021

Whether you want to moonlight as a part-time writer to make extra money on the … Continue reading