with

Manuscript Consultant Teresa LeYung-Ryan

&

Developmental Editor Mary E. Knippel

http://youtu.be/e0LmMxXD5kI

 Time and Location will be announced via this blog post and (click here) for Coach Teresa’s Events

writing coaches Teresa LeYung-Ryan and Mary E. Knippel

Teresa LeYung-Ryan & Mary E. Knippel

present

“For Theme Sake! Edit Your Own Manuscript Before Pitching to Agents!”

for Writers of Novels, Memoirs, Biographies

Please bring the current draft of your manuscript.  In this 6-hour class, you will learn how to edit your work by examining vital elements in story-weaving:

• What does my Protagonist really want?
• Who or What is the Antagonist?
• What are the top 3 themes in my story?
• How does WHAT my Protagonist wants connect with my main theme?
• How do all the other characters, especially the Antagonist, contribute toward my main theme?
• How to infuse authentic details into recurring themes?

Master these tools and transform your manuscript into a page-turner and memorable read.

Everyone will be given the opportunity to read passages from their manuscripts out loud on Day 1 and Day 2 and receive evaluations so that all participants will gain from Mary’s and Teresa’s expertise. Learn how to “stay on course, theme-wise” during rewrites as well as create a succinct pitch when anyone asks you “What is your book about?”

Teresa LeYung-Ryan aka “Manuscript Consultant Teresa” and “Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa” says “Reach out, not stress out! http://writingcoachTeresa.com  She is:

• creator and presenter of interactive workshops including:

“Edit Your Own Manuscript: Know the 5 Ws and H” (3 years at SFWC)

 “Be Your Own Editor: Know Your Protagonist and Antagonist”

“For Theme Sake: Edit Your Own Manuscript Before Pitching”

“Where Are You on Your Writer’s Journey?”

“Build/Fortify Your Platform to Attract More Fans Before & After Publication”

“Heroes, Tricksters, Villains, and Other Archetypes” (workshop for young writers and adult writers)

“Transforming Grief Into Potent Writing” (authors Teresa LeYung-Ryan & Lynn Scott for The Writing Salon and Book Passage)

• author of:

Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW (workbook)

Love Made of Heart: a Mother’s Mental Illness Forges Forgiveness in Daughter Ruby (novel used by college professors)

Coach Teresa’s Blog at http://writingcoachTeresa.com

“Talking to My Dead Mom” (the first of these monologues received an award and stage production)

• creator and sponsor of “Immigrant Experience Writing Contest”;
• current member and past officer of Women’s National Book Association-SF Chapter;
• past president of California Writers Club-SF Peninsula Branch (current member at 3 branches);
• recipient of the Jack London Award for outstanding service to CWC.

Mary E. Knippel – creator of Writer Unleashed™, transformational author of The Secret Artist – Give Yourself Permission to Let Your Creativity Shine, publisher, and inspirational speaker – helps clients gain clarity and confidence in the words and the way they connect with the world through one-on-one coaching, virtual classes and workshops, and free writing tips and techniques on her blog at www.yourwritingmentor.com.

• Independent Editor Coordinator/Developmental Editor Consultant at San Francisco Writers Conference for the past five years helping participants in mini-editorial sessions.
• Developmental Editor/Pitch Coach at WNBA-SF Meet-the-Agents/Acquisitions Editor for the past seven years helping participants prepare to speak with agents/editors about their writing projects.
• Creator of virtual presentations and webinars as Your Writing Mentor/Developmental Editor for writers including “3 Keys to Unleashing Your Story”
• Co-creator and co-facilitator of interactive presentations and webinars for writers including “Be Your Own Editor: Know Your Protagonist and Antagonist” and “For Theme Sake: Edit Your Own Manuscript Before Pitching”
• current member and past president of Women’s National Book Association-SF Chapter
• current member and past officer of California Writers Club-SF Peninsula Branch

Coach Teresa says: “I’m cheering for you!”

http://youtu.be/MPD_4PrDiSE

Coach Teresa talks about her upcoming workbook Build Your Internal Editor In 22 Days – video by Sasa Southard

Teresa LeYung-Ryan is “Platform & Fanbase-Building Coach Teresa” and Manuscript Consultant and  . . .

author of:

Love Made of Heart: a Mother’s Mental Illness Forges Forgiveness in Daughter Ruby (novel used by college professors)

Build Your Writer’s Platform & Fanbase In 22 Days: Attract Agents, Editors, Publishers, Readers, and Media Attention NOW (workbook)

Coach Teresa’s Blog at http://writingcoachTeresa.com