Getting Ready for the Full Novel
So Many Parts. So Many Pieces. But Are They Working? with Carol Lynch Williams
Available spots
Service Description
$975 until March 15 / $1,025 GETTING READY FOR THE FULL NOVEL WORKSHOP So Many Parts. So Many Pieces. But Are They Working? I love starting a novel. There’s so much promise, so much hope, and so much excitement. Even the icky middles are okay if I’m writing with direction. But here’s the truth--if I don’t share my work with other readers while writing, my first big revisions are harder. Much harder. In this class, I’ll be there to support you as get your novel ready to submit to class. We’ll have a meeting or two or three as a group. There will be lots of questions from me, and I’ll answer your questions as you prepare your best work for submission. By March 31, you’ll be required to submit 30,000 words—your beginning, part of the middle, the climax, and the end. During June, we’ll talk structure, emotion, and strong writing. And we’ll dig in deep on your novels. We’ll also have a couple of guests to help us with our query letters and just to answer a few business questions. This class caps at 8 students. PREREQUISITE: To attend this class, you must have attended two past morning workshops at WIFYR or submit a 10-page writing sample for approval.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
We understand not all circumstances can be anticipated. However, our faculty and staff put in a considerable amount of time critiquing registrants’ manuscripts and organizing Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers long before the conference begins. All refund requests must be made in writing. Please email carolloveswifyr@gmail.com to make the request. WIFYR Handling Fee Rates January = 20% February = 20% March = 25% April = 50% After May 1 = No refund Morning Class Deposit Refunds: If you make a deposit on a class and decide to withdraw, there will be a $200 non-refundable fee. Payment Plans: JANUARY & FEBRUARY ONLY! If you sign up by January 31, you can take advantage of a 4-month payment plan, and if you sign up by February 28, you can have a 3-month payment plan. Subsequent payments will be made by February 15 (if you sign up in January), March 15, and April 15 (final payment). Late payments may result in losing your spot in the class and a partial refund (see refund policy). Please only use this option if you're confident you are able to pay on time and in full by April 15, 2026.