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The Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter of RWA Presents

A Writer’s Guide to Harry Potter

Instructor: Susan Sipal

January 4, 2010 through February 6, 2010

$10 for FFnP members and $25 for non-members

www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=81

Though many an envious writer would like to think JK Rowling’s secret to success is just a bunch of magical mayhem, we Muggle writers can learn from the skills which have made her Harry Potter series more than beloved, but truly an absolute obsession among millions.

Using Ms Rowling’s phenomenally popular series as a base, we will delve below the surface of her prose to determine what made her writing so magical for so many. Learn about giving the reader more, the value of subtext, using mythic themes and structure to advantage, plotting a trail-of-clues mystery, and the business of self promotion.

Please note that while familiarity with the series is helpful, it is not required. Also, this is not a workshop about writing fantasy (magic), but rather about how to learn techniques from a bestseller in order to improve your own writing and style. While fantasy will be included, the workshop is by no means geared exclusively to that genre.

Note: This will be an intensive workshop with lessons posted approximately every other day and lasting slightly more than the traditional four weeks.

Published in fiction and non-fiction through essays, short stories and a novel, Susan Sipal is a professional writer who also happens to be a Harry Potter fanatic. She has worked seven years in the industry as a writer, editor, and marketing director and has presented multiple workshops, both at home and abroad, either to help writers develop their craft or to analyze the mysteries of Harry Potter. Her most recent release was “Grandma’s Cupboards” in On Grandma’s Porch from BelleBooks.

For more information and to register: www.romance-ffp.com/event.cfm?EventID=81

Questions: workshops @ romance-ffp.com

This post was submitted by Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal Chapter of RWA.

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