Beyond Fangs: Creating New and Interesting Paranormal Characters
Presented by Deborah Blake
Dates: March 5-31
Deadline: March 2

Course Description:

Want to write a paranormal romance or urban fantasy, but don't want to be just another Vamp in the crowd?

Yearning to create a completely original paranormal character, but don't know where to start?

Author Deborah Blake moves beyond Vampires to delve into a wide range of paranormal folk who don't need to hide from the sun.

From Witches to Weres, Fae to Phantasms, this class will explore the alternatives to over-used supernatural stereotypes and help you to create your own unique paranormal character.

The class will include
• A discussion of current trends,
• Suggested reading,
• Hints for character building, and
• An overview of authors who have successfully gone beyond the traditional.

 

The Real Witch: Witchcraft Basics for the Paranormal
Presented by Deborah Blake
Dates: October 4-27
Deadline: October 1

Course Description:
Have you ever wondered about the differences between historical witches and modern-day Wiccans?
Are you curious about familiars?

How do you create a witch character for fiction?

Deborah Blake can answer these questions and many more with her class about witchcraft and creating a character practicing the magical arts.

• You will learn how to create witch characters for different genres including Chick Lit and Paranormal.
• You will learn how to create a witch with real strengths and weaknesses.
• You will learn the basics of Wicca and spell casting.
• You will learn some of the historical views on familiars.
• You will learn how to write scenes in which your character practices magic and how the character would create a spell.

You may not be allowed to turn an agent into a toad, but you are allowed to create a great character for your book!