Grammar Basics

Grammar and Style Basics class starting August 1st with Outreach International

Come join me for a series of lessons that will expand your writing skills in amazing ways! Here's what a recent student had to say after taking this class:

The first thing that struck me about Kat was how clear and entertaining her lessons were. She has a great sense of humor. And smart, smart as a Mensa member chowing down on a limitless pill while checking out a cheat sheet. The second thing that struck me, her feedback and examples were amazingly on target, as was her dedication. A hot data bed of writing insights! Third, I noticed every novel I was reading showed real world examples of the techniques she described, to the point I thought these bestselling authors may have studied with her. Likely, she studied them. Either way, she delivered me the three piece dinner of knowledge when I’d only been snacking on the hungry man meals. Lastly, and most importantly, I saw my writing improve dramatically. I would highly recommend every course I have taken that she has taught and there are several. Want style, character voice, hooks. -Adam

 

Grammar and Style Basics
August 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013 with Outreach International RWA - Registration link

What's a style or a voice and where do I get one? Whether you "get" grammar or not, your style and voice come from how you use grammar. This grammar-based style-enhancing workshop is for writers who don't "get" grammar or for those who think they don't want to get it. Proper use of grammar and style makes a story flow smoothly, page after page. Poorly constructed sentences and paragraphs ruin the pace of your novel and make editors and agents pass up your manuscript. Let me guide you through a review of basic grammar terms, punctuation and capitalization, some clever ways to combine sentences and sentence pattern techniques you can put right to use the day you learn them.