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WRITING THE BREAKOUT NOVEL   New 2.0 Version with Donald Maass      September 16-22, 2013   Virginia Beach, VA  April 7-13, 2014   Hood River, Oregon   This updated version of our groundbreaking fiction intensive takes both new novelists and seasoned pros deeply into the creation of breakout-level fiction. Expect to work harder than you have ever worked. Plumb the depths of character, add dimension to your stories, heighten tension, and write a breakout novel in ANY genre.     Your Best Book   A Workshop for YA   MG Writers  with Emma Dryden, Tracey Adams and Josh Adams     October 14-20, 2013   Charlotte, North Carolina Free Expressions brings together a team of top industry pros with decades of experience in the YA and MG market to help you write Your Best Book. This workshop is an intimate experience which includes lively hands-on classes, moderated critique groups, customized brainstorming sessions, and helpful industry discussions.     STORY MASTERS  with Donald Maass, James Scott Bell, and Christopher Vogler     November 7-10, 2013   Seattle, Washington  An unprecedented event for writers of all genres of fiction and creative nonfiction, this jam-packed four-day event brings together the talents of three industry professionals whose acclaimed instruction and books on writing craft have helped thousands of writers to succeed in a competitive industry.     For more information call 813-391-8980, email lorin free-expressions.com or visit www.free-expressions.com&lt;BR&gt; Workshops for writers at all stages of their professional careers. Focused work on students  manuscripts with an emphasis on plot, characterization, and publishing.&lt;BR&gt;
Upcoming Events: Story Masters -  Nov 7     - 10, 2013 -     Venue: Crowne Plaza Mall of America Hotel,   3 Appletree Square, Bloomington MN &lt;BR&gt; Your Best Book: A Workshop for Writers of Middle Grade Young Adult Fiction -  Oct 14     - 20, 2013 -     Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel,   2600 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte NC &lt;BR&gt; Writing the Breakout Novel v2.0 -  Sep 16     - 22, 2013 -     Venue: Founders Inn and Spa,   5641 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach VA &lt;BR&gt; Writing the Breakout Novel v2.0 -  Apr 7     - 13, 2014 -     Venue: Best Western Hood River Inn,   1108 E Marina Way, Hood River OR &lt;BR&gt;
Year Established: 2001&lt;BR&gt;
Number of Programs/Year: 3-4&lt;BR&gt;
Program Length: 3-7 days&lt;BR&gt;
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Program Focus:  Autobiography Memoir, Children s, Fiction, Horror, Humor, Marketing, Mystery, Publishing, Romance, Science Fiction Fantasy, Young Adult&lt;BR&gt;
Faculty: New York literary agent Donald Maass (Writing the Breakout Novel), James Scott Bell, Christopher Vogler  professional editors and writers, including Lorin Oberweger, Brenda Windberg, Emma Dryden, Jason Sitzes   Roman White.&lt;BR&gt;
Costs: Weeklong:  1,850 (repeat student)  1,950 includes room   meals. Story Masters:  449 early reg.  499 regular rate.  Includes some meals.&lt;BR&gt;
U.S. Locations: Minneapolis, Minnesota Hood River, Oregon Virginia Beach, Virginia Seattle, Washington &lt;BR&gt;
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Months: January,February,March,April,May,June,July,August,September,October,November,December&lt;BR&gt;
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