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FictionWriterCoverWeb2 Get Published, Write Now! with “The Fiction Writer”So, you want to write and publish the best novel or short story you possibly can. Buy The Fiction Writer: Get Published, Write Now! Here’s why…

Nina Munteanu’s The Fiction Writer packs twenty-six chapters of relevant, well-researched and easy to read instruction that encompasses virtually all the topics you need to consider, such as: beginnings and endings; characterization; dialogue; exposition; setting; plot; scene; metaphor & language; grammar; voice and point of view; research; query letters; rejection letters; synopses and outlines; showing vs. telling; writer’s block; attitude, inspiration and passion in writing.

“The Fiction Writer” will help you learn the basic, tried and true lessons of a professional writer, including: 1) how to craft a compelling story; 2) how to give editors, agents and readers what they want; and 3) how to maintain a winning attitude.

Internationally published author of several award-winning novels and short stories, Nina teaches a curriculum on “writing to be published” based on The Fiction Writer. Several creative instructors are using it in their classes at schools and universities throughout USA and Canada. The Fiction Writer was recently translated and published in Romania and will be used in universities there.

Beginning and professional authors as well as instructors and students of creative writing all enjoy its entertaining and easy-to-read instruction. Praise has been generous:

The Fiction Writer is at the top of the required reading list for my Writer’s Workshop students…the quintessential guidebook for the soon-to-be-published.”—Susan H. McLemore, M.Ed., Glynn Academy Language Arts Department

If you are serious about your writing, The Fiction Writer: Get Published, Write Now! is as important a tool as your laptop or your pen. Do yourself a favor, and just buy it. Better still, buy the book and get yourself to one of Nina’s workshops. Whether you are learning from her in person, or from her book, Nina’s teaching style is straight-up, fact-filled, enriching, joyful and thorough. She is honest, she is human and she wants you to succeed.” — Cathi Urbonas, writer, Halifax, NS

Nina Munteanu’s The Fiction Writer is the book I wish I had 15 years ago. Writers young and old can find ways to improve their work, with the book’s fun, easy to read format.”— Theresa Vinson, Book Seller, Hattie’s Books

Nina’s writing style is engaging, enlightening, and enjoyable. And like the good Doctor’s Tardis, the book is larger than it appears – Get Get Published, Write Now! right now.”—David Merchant, English Instructor, Louisiana Tech University

I’m very impressed…Nina shares the hard-won knowledge she’s accumulated…I’m thoroughly enjoying the book!… this really is a first-rate book. Nina did a wonderful job!”—Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of Wake

The Fiction Writer “has become my writing bible.”Carina Burns, author of The Syrian Jewelry Box

We use this book weekly in my Writer’s Workshop class, and it gives us all the right tips to write like a professional author. The chapters are brief and concise, and really help us write both fiction and nonfiction. I would highly recommend this book for anyone hoping to enhance their writing.”—Mark J. Bujold, high school writing student, Saint Simon’s Island, GA

High energy writer and teacher of writing Nina Munteanu is an upbeat coach for new and published writers seeking to refresh their art.”—Lynda Williams, author of Okal Rel Series

This book is infused with Nina’s energy and brings lots of wisdom, ideas, tricks and tips in a fun and informative way. Good for both published and unpublished writers, I highly recommend this book for any writer wishing to get published or push their stuff to the next level.” — Marie Bilodeau, professional storyteller and acclaimed author of Destiny’s Blood, Ottawa, ON

I felt as though she really wanted me to succeed as a writer, and was a mentor sent to provide guidance and inspiration.”— Zoe M. Hicks, author of The Women’s Estate Planning Guide and Dream Catcher, the Power of Faith

You can buy this acclaimed guidebook at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Chapters.

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Sign up for 2012 Spring Courses now!

Four Spring Semester Courses are Available: 1. Hero’s Journey; 2. Get Published, Write Now; 3. Self-Editing and Polishing Techniques; and 4. Writing the Memoir.

Some courses are offered on several dates. All courses are a 2-day course on a weekend (Saturday and Sunday) at 2-4 pm EST from March through to May.

Register for your course through the Paypal button below and please indicate for which date (if the course is offered on several dates) you are registering. Upon payment and registration, you will receive instructions on how to access the live-stream webinar.

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1.  Hero’s Journey: Plotting Your Way to Publishing Success:  2-day weekend course

This course explores the concept of the Hero’s Journey and how it integrates theme, character, setting and plot into a coherent story that resonates and compels. This includes knowledge of story structure and story promise, which incorporates premise with theme as related to the Hero’s Journey. Archetypes and their roles in characters or other aspects of story are explored within the story-arc and the hero’s journey and quest; how they shape and challenge the hero’s quest and transformation are also explored. Weekend 2-day course of 2-hours each day includes handouts and Homework assignments. Students are encouraged to bring their own works for study.

Date and Time: The Hero’s Journey Course is available on April 21, 22 and May 12, 13 from 2-4 pm EST.

 Register now to guarantee a spot in this highly popular course. Limited to 10 people.

It was far more than I could dream of or expectNina has an astonishing gift of nourishing your intellect … She listens with her soul ... Nina has taken me into a new threshold of learning. The workshop has given me a new world of confidence.” — Vanessa Rottner, Toronto

Nina inspires me to keep trying my best … She is a very thorough instructor and very nurturing and knowledgeable about her students work.” — Jana Hanna, Texas

Cost: $100 (payable on registration below)

For more details on the course go to The Hero’s Journey Page.

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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~2. Get Published, Write Now:  2-day weekend courseThis 2-day course of 3-hour lecture and workshop focuses on the important creative process in an author’s writing-publishing career: revision, marketing and promotion. Nina Munteanu (internationally published writer of short stories and six novels) provides essential instruction on how to write successful pitches, queries and synopses (all necessary for novelists wishing to publish), how to interpret and handle rejection letters and more. Nina shares current markets for writing of all kinds from memoirs and non-fiction to short stories and novels (genre to literary fiction) and poetry. Students are encouraged to bring examples of their works and be prepared to discuss them. Students will be expected to write and share their writing. Date and Time: this course is offered April 28, 29 from 2-4 pm EST. Register now to guarantee a spot in this limited seating course. Limited to 5 people.

It was nice to have so much attention on my work–very inspiring and helpful.”–Angie MacKay, Halifax

Terrific class!.. Excellent examples, notes, presentations and discussions.”–Keith McPhail, Nova Scotia

Cost: $100 (payable on registration below)

For more details on the course go to the Get Published, Write Now Page.

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3. Self-Editing and Polishing Techniques:  2-day weekend course

This 3-hour 2-day lecture and workshop course focuses on the important creative process in an author’s writing-publishing career: revision. Every finished work must first pass through the scrutiny of revision and editing before it is ready to market. Nina Munteanu (internationally published writer of short stories and five novels) provides you with the basic essentials of revision and editing, addressing the question of how much is enough and when to stop.  Students are encouraged to bring examples of their works and be prepared to discuss them. Students will be expected to write and share their writing.

Date and Time: this course is offered March 31, April 1 and May26, 27 from 2-4 pm EST

Register now to guarantee a spot in this highly popular and limited seating course. Limited to 5 people.

What you’ve done for me, Nina, is you’ve just opened up a whole new world. You’ve shown me how to put soul into my books … You’ve transformed me from what I considered an oddball to somebody special and for that it’s worth a fortune.”–Hectorine Roy, Nova Scotia

 ”Nina was engaging and inspiring in a low-key way, no hype, practical, good humour. This was a really pleasant and helpful experience. I was able to use specifics that were discussed to immediately improve my writing.”—Susie Buck, LaHave

Cost: $100 (payable on registration below)

For more details on the course go to the Self-Editing and Polishing Techniques Page.

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4. Writing the Memoir: 2-day weekend course

Have you been writing your memoir for years, waiting to finish it and hoping to publish? You may be looking for direction on how and where to start and proceed and where to finish. Memoirs, like all good creative non-fiction, tell a story. Internationally published novelist and writing coach Nina Munteanu shares details of how you can outline, storyboard and complete your memoir and make it marketable to your target audience. 

Date and Time: course offered March 17, 18 from 2-4 pm EST.

Register now to guarantee a spot in this course. Limited to 10 people.

Nina is not just savvy in the editorial/literary field, but extremely personable—someone you definitely wish to have on your side. She has a multitude of strengths; however, her personal trait won me over…leading me to discover and hence to appreciate her extensive knowledge. Nina, without a doubt, is able to help you achieve your passion.” — Carina Burns, California

Cost: $100 (payable on registration below)

For more details on the course go to the Writing the Memoir Page.

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Registration for the 4-week Hero’s Journey Online / live-streaming Course is now open. The 1-hour course begins Saturday January 28th and runs for three more consecutive Saturdays to February 18th.  Register now to guarantee a spot in this highly popular and limited seating course.

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It was far more than I could dream of or expectNina has an astonishing gift of nourishing your intellect … She listens with her soul ... Nina has taken me into a new threshold of learning. The workshop has given me a new world of confidence.” — Vanessa Rottner, Toronto

Nina inspires me to keep trying my best … She is a very thorough instructor and very nurturing and knowledgable about her students work.” — Jana Hanna, Texas

Date and Time: 4 Saturdays from January 28th through February 18th from 2-3 pm EST.

Cost: $100 (payable on registration below)

Course Description:
According to Christopher Vogler (author of The Writer’s Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers) “all stories consist of a few common structural elements found universally in myths, fairy tales, dreams, and movies. They are known collectively as The Hero’s Journey.”

The Hero’s Journey is essentially the three-act structure of the ancient Greek play, handed down to us thousands of years ago. Drawn from the depth psychology of Swiss psychologist Carl Jung and the scholar and mythologist Joseph Campbell, author of The Hero with a Thousand Faces, it duplicates the steps of the “Rite of Passage” and is a process of self-discovery and self-integration. To be a “hero” is to be on a journey “home”. The hero’s journey is the soul’s search for home, a journey of transformation we all take, in some form.

A truly compelling story resonates with the universal truths of metaphor within the consciousness of humanity. According to Joseph Campbell this involves an open mind and a certain amount of humility; and giving oneself to the story…not unlike the hero who gives her life to something larger than herself: “Anyone writing a creative work knows that you open, you yield yourself, and the book talks to you and builds itself….you become the carrier of something that is given to you from … the Muses—or … God. This is no fancy, it is a fact. Since the inspiration comes from the unconscious, and since the unconscious minds of the people of any single small society have much in common, what the shaman or seer [or artist] brings forth is something that is waiting to be brought forth in everyone.”

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