INDIANA WRITERS CENTER CLASSES FOR SPRING SEMESTER 2023

Greetings and Salutations my friends!

Amazingly we are quarter into 2023 and SPRING HAS ARRIVED! I’m extremely excited to share my upcoming Indiana Writers Center Class Schedule for Spring Semester 2023!

Please see the links below:

Course Information


Elements of Fiction 2.0: Discounted Bundle
Instructor: John F. Allen
Dates: 4 Wednesdays: May 03, 17, 31, June 14 2023
Time: 7:00-10:00 PM EST
Location: Zoom
Nonmember Price: $270.00 (login to see your membership price)

This spring, IWC instructor John F. Allen is offering four different sections of the elements of fiction. You can register for these sessions individually or you can purchase as a bundle and save 10%. Be sure to login to your member account in order to view the correct discount. Here is the price breakdown for your reference:

Nonmember: $270; Writer/Reader Member & IPC Member: $173; Senior Member, Teacher Member, Student Member, Military/Veteran Member, Librarian Member: $151

Elements of Fiction 2.0: Dialogue vs. Narration–When to Show & When to Tell
Instructor: John F. Allen
Date: May 3rd
Time: 7:00-10:00 PM EST
Location: Zoom

This course will define dialogue and narration, their importance and how/when to use them.

Elements of Fiction 2.0: Defining Your Writer’s Voice–Discover Your Inner Writer
Instructor: John F. Allen
Date: May 17th
Time: 7:00-10:00 PM EST
Location: Zoom

This course will define the Writer’s voice and how to develop yours. This includes, but is not limited to, noticeable details regarding a writer’s style. It shows the author’s attitude, thoughts, and feelings. Your Writer’s Voice will influence the other voices in your work including: Character voice, and Narrator’s voice.

Elements of Fiction 2.0: Anatomy of a Writer–How to Use and Channel Your Life Experience into Your Work
Instructor: John F. Allen
Date: May 31st
Time: 7:00-10:00 PM EST
Location: Zoom

This class will examine the various aspects of a writer and how these aspects affect your writing. It will also examine how to use your life experience and relationships to enhance your work.

Elements of Fiction 2.0: Writing Research–How to Begin and Where to End
Instructor: John F. Allen
Date: June 14th
Time: 7:00-10:00 PM EST
Location: Zoom

This class will cover how to begin your research and where to end your research. Before you begin to write your story, a fair amount of research is necessary to authenticate your writing and keep it grounded within the human experience and in the case of literary fiction, to keep it historically accurate.

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INDIANA WRITERS CENTER CLASSES FOR WINTER SEMESTER 2023

Greetings and Salutations my friends!

We’ve entered a BRAND-NEW YEAR, full of growth and promise. I’m excited to share my upcoming Indiana Writers Center Class Schedule for Winter Semester 2023!

Please see the links below:

3/2 Elements of Fiction: Emotions, Viewpoint & Voice

FB – https://fb.me/e/2m8OOXayw

Website – https://www.indianawriters.org/product/32-elements-emotions/

3/23 Elements of Fiction: Setting & Worldbuilding

FB – https://fb.me/e/388LthKGk

Website – https://www.indianawriters.org/product/323-elements-setting-world/

Discount Bundle 

Website – https://www.indianawriters.org/product/23-elements-discount/

I look forward to seeing you in class and remember, TBIYTC (The Best is Yet to Come)!

The Basics of Writing Speculative Fiction Class offered through Indiana Writers Center on 7/21

Greetings all!

I will be teaching The Basics of Writing Speculative Fiction Class on Thursday, July 21st online via Zoom, for Indiana Writers Center (see info below).

Course Information

Are you interested in adding some fantastical elements to your writing? Ready to explore and entertain aspects of futurism, slip-stream, sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural, or horror stories? Check out this class!

The Basics of Writing Speculative Fiction is a basic guide on what speculative fiction consists of and how to create a Speculative Fiction Short Story from beginning to end.

In this 3-hour course, you will learn the basic mechanics of writing a Speculative Fiction Short Story including: plot, setting, characters and world building.

Not sure if you are interested in the genre – check out What is Speculative Fiction?

Click here to register!

Journaling Workshops taught by local author John F. Allen offered through Indiana Writers Center for Fall Semester

Greetings everyone!

I’m honored and privileged to be teaching Journaling Workshops through Indiana Writers Center for my Fall Semester!

Here are the links to my Fall Semester classes beginning in October and continuing through November.

*NOTE* Please note that the in-person class on 10/6 starts at 7pm EST, the online classes start at 6pm EST.

10/6 Journaling (In-Person Only)

Website link – https://www.indianawriters.org/product/106-journaling-toolbox/

FB link – https://fb.me/e/2xtKy7Xb3

11/3 Journaling (ZOOM)

Website link – https://www.indianawriters.org/product/113-journaling-toolbox/

FB link – https://fb.me/e/1VtYsdTdh

10/20 Journaling (ZOOM)

Website link – https://www.indianawriters.org/product/1020-journaling-toolbox/

FB link – https://fb.me/e/1HiHvmlER

Copyright © 2022 by John F. Allen Author

Indiana Marion County Public Library 2021 Summer Reading Program, to Feature classes by John F. Allen Author!

Hey Indy Residents!

Are you interested in learning more about Speculative Fiction and supporting your local libraries? If so, IMCPL & Indiana Writers Center have collaborated to present IMCPL’s 2021 Summer Reading Program!

I will be teaching a Basics of Writing Speculative Fiction course at various library branches throughout the month of July!

Discover an Imaginary World through Speculative Fiction
Instructor: John F. Allen

Get ready to explore the fantastical in your writing. This introduction to writing speculative fiction will cover aspects of futurism, slip-stream, sci-fi, fantasy, supernatural, and horror stories. Learn how to plot, create settings and characters, and build an imaginary world.

See the schedule below:

Monday, July 19, 6:30-8:00 PM, Spades Park Branch

Saturday, July 24, 2:00-3:30 PM, Wayne Branch

Monday, July 26, 5:30-7:00 PM, East 38th Street Branch

Saturday, July 31, 1:00-2:30 PM, Southport Branch

Click the link below for other classes being offered!
https://www.indianawriters.org/classes-events-at-the-imcpl/

Remember, The Best is Yet to Come!

John F. Allen Author Copyright ©2021

DAY THREE: The Best is Yet to Come Blog Tour!

The Best is Yet to Come Blog Tour Train is moving FULL STEAM AHEAD! Check out today’s stop, guest blog post Sheila’s Guests & Reviews!

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The Best is Yet to Come Blog Tour Train is moving FULL STEAM AHEAD! Check out today’s stop, blog post at Sheila’s Guests & Reviews!

DAY TWO: The Best is Yet to Come Blog Tour!

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The Best is Yet to Come Blog Tour Train is moving FULL STEAM AHEAD! Check out today’s stop, author interview at Book Reviews by Jasmine!

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BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

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Friday, Nov 29th through Monday, Dec 2nd!
My short story collection, The Best Is Yet To Come is on SALE!

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KOBO BLACK FRIDAY SALE: The Best Is Yet To Come ON SALE!

The Kobo Black Friday Sale
is running
Friday, Nov 29th through Monday, Dec 2nd!

My short story collection, The Best Is Yet To Come is on SALE!

Click this link: www.kobo.com on Nov 29th for details and to pick up your copy and SAVE!
#writemind