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You’re writing a novel and you create a scene where a couple jumps in a car and drives away, heading from a romantic restaurant to her apartment. You’ve had plenty of experience driving, so this straight-forward narration will be a piece of cake. They wind up at her place. The fun begins. Is it slam, bam, thank you ma’am, or slow and romantic, take your time? Do the lovers writhe and grapple or talk and stroke? Do they sprint to the bedroom or have a glass of wine first? Or should you keep it simple? Rip off the clothes, sex on the carpet. In the words of Shanna Germain, award-winning writer of erotica, “Sex is one of the hardest things to write well.” Join her and an intimate group of other writers at the romantic and sexy Colonyhouse, where she’ll lead you through the ins and outs of writing erotica. If you’d rather grapple with the intricacies on your own, don’t read any further. Shanna will be the Writer in Residence at the Colonyhouse, where magical things happen, Friday through Sunday, Feb. 19-21, 2010 “I love teaching,” says Shanna. “The energy, the enthusiasm, helping students get from wherever they are in their writing abilities to wherever they want to be. And I really love teaching erotica. It’s awesome to see students dig deep into themselves and their characters and to be able to read the work they come up with. There’s nothing better than watching a student write something that they were nervous about, or work through a writing fear, or discover that they’ve written something that they really, really love. I do hope you’ll consider joining me for this class. To me, there’s no better way to start out the New Year than with the opportunity to improve your stories and discover the sensual side of your writing! “I will provide inspiration and ideas, exercises, suggestions for stretching your boundaries, and tips for improving your stories and your craft. We’ll also look at publication options and opportunities. Because we’ll be walking through erotica writing — starting with ideas and inspirations, progressing through characters and plots, and finalizing with getting those stories written, edited and sent off — you’ll be doing more than just learning. You’ll be leaving class with story starts and ideas.” Now, if you want to spice up the sex in your novel or short story — or in your diary entries — register for the course. Space is limited, so don’t wait too long. |
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Then you need the new WRITER IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM at Colonyhouse Spend two glorious days writing and communing with other writers, within view and earshot of the Pacific Ocean. Program starts Friday night with introductions: who you are and what you want from the weekend. Each Writer-in-Residence weekend is run by the guest writer. Individual meetings and writing schedules will be planned and set-up on Friday evening at the evening meal. Each attendee will bring his or her own writing project and plan on at least 10-12 hours to work on the project. Each attendee will share in preparing at least one communal meal during the weekend. Meal assignments will be sent out with the information sheets.
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OWC Members only $125 Non-members may register if they enclose a membership application and payment ($35) for membership in addition to the class registration. Includes shared accommodations, breakfast Saturday & Sunday, community dinners Friday & Saturday, instruction and individual consultations Friday-Saturday afternoons and Sunday morning. You are responsible for lunch and participating in providing one of the community dinners. Instructions provided at registration SPACE IS LIMITED!!
MAXIMUM OF 6 SO RESERVE YOUR BED NOW |
For more information, contact Bob Olds by email. |
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