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Taking a class and interacting with other writers can be a great way to improve your writing. Take a look at the following online writing classes being offered in February and see if one of them will help you take your writing to the next level.

Working the Muddle Out of Your Middle with Cheryl St. John – Discover the techniques that will carry you across the middle of your book without losing your energy and drive. $25

Druids: The Ancient Priesthood of the Celts with Sharon Gunn – Learn about the religion of the druids, their rituals and beliefs. $15/CHRW members, $20/non-members

Writing Evocative Fiction with Ann Schroeder – Study how basic emotions are expressed and hidden. Learn to probe your character’s motivation in ways that reveal her deepest emotional yearnings. $20/MWV members, $25/non-members

You Stab ‘Em, We Stab ‘Em with John Foxjohn – With the guidance of John Foxjohn, the students will go through all aspects of solving the homicides as if they were the actual homicide detectives. They’ll collect evidence, interview people, search for answers, and stay within legal guidelines.

Deep POV: Myths, Methods, and Madness with Alicia Rasley – Discuss the myths of Deep POV, the methods of getting into character and presenting the story, and the madness you might need to experience to truly get into someone else’s mind and body. $15/KoD members, $30/non-members

Discover How to Grow a Story Spine with Sylvie Kurtz – Learn the basic story arc and discuss why readers expect it, then walk through each of the seven story spines–the set-up, the meet, the first complication, the mid-point, the swivel, the dark moment and the joyful resolution–with examples along the way. $15/NEORWA members, $20/non-members

Fast Draft and Revision Hell with Candace Havens – Learn the secrets of Candace Haven’s step-by-step process to help you finish your work in progress in just two weeks. At the end of the two weeks, you’ll have your first draft. Then move on to Candace’s 2-week system to get you through the revision process and end with a polished manuscript that is ready to sell. $20/OCC members, $30/non-members

Creating Characters that Walk Off the Page with Karen Sandler – Learn how to talk to your hero and heroine, then be ready to listen for their answers. Use “trigger questions” to spark creativity, and fill-in forms and character interviews will assist you in creating dynamic, likable characters. $15/Yellow Rose members, $25/non-members

The Plotting Wheel: Ten Elements that Move Your Story Forward with Becky Martinez and Sue Viders – Discover a step-by-step method that can help everyone from beginners to published authors develop their ideas into novel form. $20/RWA members, $25/non-members

Fishing In: Hooks that Grab the Reader with Kristin Hardy – Learn how to craft a hook – that irresistible lure that makes an agent, editor and reader want more of your book. $16

Yummy Heroes with Jackie Ivie and Teresa Bodwell – This workshop looks beyond the Alpha/Beta debate to: 1) What makes a hero satisfying for his heroine? and 2) How can the author best portray those heroic traits? $16

Goal, Motivation, Conflict and Disaster with Misa Ramirez – This online course will take you through the process of understanding the elements of a scene and will introduce the concept of sequel. You will use your favorite fiction to identify how authors use Goal, Motivation, Conflict, and Disaster, as well as write your own scene(s) using these crucial 4 elements. $16

Dirty Little Secrets of Character Development with Keena Kinkaid – Use fun, inventive exercises that to root out your characters’ deep, dark secrets and desires, as well as learn how to use these secrets to further plot, conflict and—of course—the romance. $16

Mythic Elements with Marcy Weydemuller – mythic elements can add an extra layer of depth to a novel, whether contemporary, historical, paranormal or fantasy. Examine some metaphoric functions that help build emotional resonance and memory. $15/FFnP members, $25/non-members

The Art of Rewriting with Martha Engber – Learn about adopting the right expectations; estimating the time necessary for completion; understanding the three levels of editing; breaking the job into manageable pieces; and seeking feedback as part of the process. $10/FFnP members, $20/non-members

Writing Action Scenes the WWE Way with Matt and Natalie Duvall – Learn to apply the principles of WWE™-style to any scene that describes physical action. Discuss four of the key components of WWE™ entertainment, along with examples from a variety of fictional works, to show that these concepts can (and have) been used in wildly successful novels. $10/FFnP members, $20/non-members

Discovering Your Author Brand with Theresa Meyers – Uncover the basics of author branding, what it is, why it works and what advantages it offers; the three phases of brand building and the roles of author, publisher, publicist and agent; why brand building and brand awareness are different and how you can shoot your career in the foot if you aren’t careful; what roles producing books, advertising, marketing and publicity play in creating an author brand; what brand equity is and how it works to your advantage; seven steps to building a strong author brand for yourself; and how to use your author brand as a map for your career. $12/Elements members, $20/non-members

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