Beyond Fangs: Creating New and Interesting Paranormal Characters
Presented by Deborah Blake
Dates: June 28-14
Courtesy of the Fantasy, Futuristic, and Paranormal Chapter (FFnP) of the RWA

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.

WHERE:	This workshop will be conducted via a Yahoo! email loop. Email invitations will be sent 48 hours prior to the beginning of the workshop.
HOW:	Just register for the workshop and complete the payment process via PayPal. The cost is $15.00 for FFnP members and $20.00 for non-FFnP members. If you are a member of FFnP be sure you are logged into the website before you register to get the member price. Payment is due at time of registration.
REGISTRATION:	Click here to Register for $20 (Non-FF&P Member Rate.) JOIN TODAY to take this workshop for only $15 ! If you are a current member of FF&P, please log into the website before registering for this workshop.

 

 

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!