Novel Writing Master Class, Online

master class Tuesday nights, beginning Sept. 29, 7–9pm

Price: $455

This 6-week course is literally not for everyone. It’s for those who have 1) taken previous novel-writing classes or retreats at Shocking Real Life, and 2) want to push themselves beyond their comfort zone and take their writing to new heights. This novel writing workshop is for budding novelists who are ready for book editing as well as specific feedback on their work from a curated symposium of creative minds (not to mention your venerated instructor, Hollis Gillespie). When you take this online workshop, you won’t just have weekly reading assignments and/or online lectures — you’ll get to expand your writers group and focus solely on completing your novel. Live online video-conference workshops are held Wednesdays, 7–9pm, taped and made available for anytime during the duration of the course. You can attend live or check in later.

In this course you’ll spend 6 weeks completing your manuscript—all while garnering the valuable feedback, encouragement and ass-kicking necessary to finish writing your novel. You’ll also learn specific tips for outlining and how NOT to write a novel.

Criteria for taking this class:
Enrollment in the Shocking Real Life Writer’s Retreat or novel-writing classes 101 or 201.
Instructor:

Jay Leno, Hollis Gillespie Hollis Gillespie (seen here after her appearance on The Tonight Show) is an award-winning humor and travel columnist, and her column appears every month on Atlanta magazine’s back page. She is also a best-selling author, NPR commentator, professional speaker, and guest on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno (“A very funny lady,” says Leno.) Her work has been optioned by Sony Pictures and Paramount, and she has collaborated with Hollywood hard hitters like Mitch Hurwitz, the creator of Arrested Development, Eric and Kim Tannenbaum, producers of Two and a Half Men, Amy Palladino, creator of Gilmore Girls, Bill Haber (Rizzoli and Isles) and Sheri Elwood (Call Me Fitz). (George Clooney has also kissed her twice. Twice!) Hollis herself has been featured on scores of TV shows and news programs and runs Shocking Real Life Learning Center, the largest writing school in Atlanta, which offers workshops on book writing, blogging and social media. Her next book, titled The Unaccompanied Minor, is due out in August 2013.These days she gets most of her exercise running to catch flights.

Beginning Tuesdays, Sept. 29, 7–9pm

Price $455

Testimonials:

“Hollis Gillespie’s writing class is where my life was TOTALLY and COMPLETELY changed forever!” Christal Presley, author of 30 Days with my Father, who became a best-seller after taking this workshop. She’s been featured on NPR, Atlanta Journal Constitution and others news outlets. Click here to see her on Fox News.

“I had two things working for me that I believe made the difference: determination and Hollis Gillespie’s kick-ass work shop! The workshop gave me the confidence I needed to continue following my dream of becoming a published author. She was key to helping me fine tune my proposal and her personal involvement in my journey has been invaluable.” Lisa Baron, author of Life of the Party; a Political Press Tart Tells All, became an Amazon best-seller after taking this class. Recently she sold her film rights to NBC! Click here to see her feature in Atlanta magazine.

“I wanted to THANK YOU, Hollis, for your workshop. It played a crucial role in being able to complete and submit a successful book proposal.”Rachael Brownell, author of Mommy Doesn’t Drink Here Anymore, who became a best-selling author after taking this class. She has been featured on the Today Show, Good Morning America and NPR.

Call 678-661-7080 to enroll by phone!