Donna Collins

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For those of you who don’t already know, I am starting something very special at the end of this month.

Teaching.

Yep, in between an already over-subscribed schedule, I’ve joined the team at WANA International and slipped in a few classes on fiction writing.

In the past I have helped writers via email, but find this method extremely limiting and time consuming.

So What’s different about the WANA method?

I’m really excited about WANA teaching. Mainly because of the awesome team on hand, but also because everything is done on-line via Webinar. This means distance between student and instructor isn’t an issue, plus the WANA method enables a much more personal approach. It gives me the opportunity to interact with you guys, verbally. For you, it’s like being in a classroom – only in the comfort of your own home. Perfect!

There will be opportunities to speak to each other and ask questions. Plus, the class is recorded so you don’t have to worry about scribbling down any notes. You can just sit back, relax, drink a cup of coffee, and absorb. And, I may even throw in the odd competition 🙂

On 30th June I’ll be holding a class on ‘Dialogue Only Your Characters Would Say. This will cover common mistakes, basic do’s and dont’s, and all the tools you’ll need to give your character their own ‘voice’.

On 14th July, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to create your characters. The class, ‘Getting To Know Your Characters‘, will take you through the stages of character creation and show you how to inject them with life. Your readers will love them!

And last but not least, ‘From Idea to Storywill be held on 21st July I’ll be explaining how to take your idea and turn it into the full length fiction novel you’ve always dreamed of writing, with

I am so excited about WANA.

As well as my classes, there are many more subjects available from the crème de la crème of instructors.

So, what are you waiting for? Get over to WANA and book a class.

 

 

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11 responses to “Do you ‘WANA’ Learn to Write?”

  1. Elizabeth Anne Mitchell Avatar

    Donna, I’ve heard about you from many of my writer friends. I’m so excited about all the classes, and am working on finding a way to take at least one.The day job may be recalcitrant, but I’m still pushing back!

    1. Donna Newton Avatar

      Hi Elizabeth.

      Uh-oh. You’ve heard lots about me. Hmmm. Is that a good or bad thing? Lol.

      I purposely planned the classes for a Saturday at a time where US and UK writers can hopefully make it. It’d would be great to see you there! xxx

      1. Elizabeth Anne Mitchell Avatar

        I just signed up–it may show up under my legal name, but I’m there! xx

      2. Donna Newton Avatar

        How cool! What class? (I have three).

      3. Elizabeth Anne Mitchell Avatar

        Oh, duh! The Idea to Story one.

  2. Natalie Hartford Avatar

    Squeeeee….luv it!!! I totally want to take Getting to Know Your Characters and Ideas to Novel…both sounds ahhhmazing!!!

    1. Donna Newton Avatar

      Ha ha ha! Thanks, Natalie. I may make you my star pupil 🙂

  3. Julie Glover Avatar

    I’ll be pimping this opportunity, Donna. Wonderful classes!

    1. Donna Newton Avatar

      Now, now, Julie. There’ll be no tying up of agents in these classes…. Unfortunately 🙁

  4. paywindow7 Avatar

    Thanks Donna,
    This is very interesting to me but I’m not sure that I fit in with the WANA “student profile”. I’m not interested in writing a book, I’m a “geezer” and only write short vignettes about events in my life. Now when I write I’m a “documentarian” but I would like to be able to record what I felt at the time and to be able to color the text with “life”. If I’m not part of the student model you are looking for just let me know, I’ll understand and continue to follow your blog as before.
    Gotta’ go I’m running out of quoitation marks.
    signpilot

    1. Donna Newton Avatar

      Lol. Hey, check out the website. There are lots of classes – not all of them for fiction. It sounds like you’re looking for a classes on emotions or descriptive writing. Is that right?

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