Nina Munteanu

I am holding several workshops in the Halifax region and South Shore this fall and winter.

Here are some of my workshops for October and November 2011:

Workshops at the Writer’s Federation of Nova Scotia in Halifax and the South Shore:

1. Get Published, Write Now: 1-day 6-hr course — October 9th (Sunday) 10 am to 4 pm at WFNS, 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax REGISTRATION CLOSED

2. Master Class in SF Writing: 2-day 6-hr course October 22 & 23 (Saturday & Sunday) at WFNS, 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax REGISTRATION CLOSED

3. How to Use Blogs and Social Networking to Promote Yourself: 1-day 3-hr course — October 29 (Saturday) 1 pm to 4 pm at Golden Key BB, 964 Main St., Mahone Bay REGISTRATION CLOSED

4. Writing to Wellness: 1-day 4-hr course — November 6th (Sunday) 1 pm to 5 pm at WFNS, 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax REGISTRATION CLOSED

5. Writing To Wellness: 1-day 3-hour course — November 9th (Wednesday) 2-5 pm at The Biscuit Easter, Mahone Bay REGISTRATION CLOSED

Here are the Details:

1. Get Published, Write Now — CLOSED –Thanks for a great class!

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

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

This lecture and workshop course focuses on the important creative process in an author’s writing-publishing career: revision, marketing and promotion. 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. She 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.

Handouts and the booklet “What Writers Need to Know About Book Contracts” by Nina Munteanu are included.

Cost is $65.00

Register and Pay for the Sunday course located at WFNS office at 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax below:

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2. Master Class on How to Write and Publish Science Fiction — CLOSED
Saturday and Sunday, October 22 & 23 from 10 am to 4 pm (with short lunch break) at WFNS, Halifax This 2-day class is for serious writers who have finished or are near finished their WIPs and wish to publish them. The course consists of lecture and hands-on workshop focused on polishing craft and self-editing using your own work. You will be expected to submit and share a portion of your work and will receive critical feedback.

Lectures will cover essential tools of world building, research, plot integration and character development.

Lectures and workshops will provide direction on self-editing that includes evaluating story promise, conveying premise and theme into a compelling story with fulfilling end, critical aspects of draft rewrites, self-editing, and tools to polish your WIP into a publishable original work. Key elements of marketing (such as queries, pitching, blurbs, and synopses) will be covered as well.

Handouts and the textbook “The Fiction Writer: Get Published, Write Now!” (Starfire World Syndicate) by Nina Munteanu are included. Location: the WFNS office on 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax. Cost is $125.00. Attendance limited to 10 people. Register and pay for the Saturday and Sunday course located at WFNS office at 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax below:

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3. How to Use Blogs and Social Networking to Promote Yourself — CLOSED

Saturday October 29th from 1pm to 5 pm at the Golden Key BB, Mahone Bay

Most promotion by authors is currently done online. The many opportunities boggle the mind, however, particularly for those of us who aren’t terribly proficient with internet social media.  Both published and soon-to-be published authors are using Blogs, Facebook, YouTube, Websites with podcasts and other social networks to great success. Learn how to command this incredibly inexpensive and highly potent and efficient medium to promote you and your work.
 
Internationally published author and essayist Nina Munteanu is an active blogger and proficient social networker of many years. She publishes several blogs and participates in many social networks on the internet. Nina will share her knowledge and experience in this interactive discussion and multi-media lecture. Nina will go over steps on how to build a blog, and cover topics like how to get traffic to your site, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), what makes a good blog, how to write copy, the pros and cons of social networking, and other topics related to internet promotion and marketing. Bring your imagination. Location: Golden Key BB, 946 Main St., Mahone Bay, NS. Cost: $60/student; price includes worksheets, example blog articles. Attendance limited to 7 people.

Register and pay for the Saturday course at the Golden Key BB in Mahone Bay below:

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4. Writing to Wellness — CLOSED … Thanks for a wonderful session!
Sunday, November 6th (Sunday) from 1 pm to 5 pm at the WFNS, Halifax $50.00

Wednesday, November 9th from 2 pm to 5 pm at The Biscuit Eater, Mahone Bay $40.00 

“Beautiful energy … well organized and interesting … It touched me more deeply spiritually and emotionally than I expected. It has motivated me to create the time and space to write again…” students of the class

Did you know that by simply keeping a journal, blogging or writing long letters, memoirs or fiction you are improving your health? The immediate and long-term beneficial effects of expressive writing have been clinically proven. Some of these include improved blood pressure, immune system functioning, lung and liver function, memory, social and linguistic behavior, and psychological well-being.

Join internationally published novelist, essayist and blogger NINA MUNTEANU for a candid discussion and exploration on wellness writing. Nina shares how she became a professional writer and how it helped her through various periods in her life. She discusses various forms of expressive writing (e.g., free writing, journaling, blogging, letter-writing, memoir and fiction); and through exercises, programs and other tools she shows you how you can enjoy a life of improved well-being through writing that is suited to your lifestyle. The workshop consists of lecture, discussion and hands-on exercises. Participants should bring a notebook and pen and be prepared to share.

Handouts provided.Recommended texts: Cameron, Julia. 1992 The Artist’s Way. Penguin Putnam Inc., New York, NY. 222pp.; Munteanu, Nina. 2009. The Fiction Writer: Get Published, Write Now! Starfire World Syndicate. Louisville, KY. 266pp.; Munteanu, Nina. 2010. The Writer’s Toolkit. DVD. Starfire World Syndicate. Louisville, KY. Location: the WFNS office on 1113 Marginal Road, Halifax. Cost is $50.00 at WFNS. Register below.

Register at the Biscuit Eater or pay at the door for the Wednesday course at the Biscuit Eater.

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If you missed a workshop that you hope Nina will give online or in your area let us know at nina.sfgirl@gmail.com [message line: Book a Workshop] Look for more online courses starting January 2012