Romance & Recipes....because food and love make life delicious! : Author Kimberly Ivey's Blog

Kimberly Ivey's Professional Profile

* 30+ years as a multi-published novelist, freelance writer, conference workshop presenter

* 15 years fiction writing instructor for southeast Texas colleges.

* More than 500 of her published poems, nonfiction articles, news photos and short stories have appeared throughout the U.S. and Canada.

* Author of 12+ published books. Writes culinary romance novels and western historical romance novels as Kimberly Ivey, and young adult and children's fiction as K. Jackson Knight www.kimberlyknightbooks.blogspot.com .

* PAN (Published Author Network) member of Romance Writers of America; Northwest Houston Chapter of RWA; PASIC (Published Authors Special Interest Chapter); Outreach International; & RWA Online. Also a past President and four year board member of Houston Bay Area RWA Chapter 30; Founder and Facilitator of Texas Authors and Poets, 2010 - Present.

Please purchase her books at Amazon.com.

Email: kimberlyauthor@aol.com

* One Day Workshops * Internet Classes * Manuscript Editing Services

WRITING WORKSHOPS

Purpose, Power & Pizazz! Make Your Novel Stand Out Above The Rest --- 3 Hour Interactive Workshop

Expose Yourself! Free, Cheap, and Easy Tips for Promoting Your Book And Yourself! ---- 2 Hours

Unearthing Bodies: The Psychology Behind Creating Characters 2.5 Hour Interactive Workshop

The First Hundred Words: How To Hook an Editor or an Agent and Keep Them Reading 2 Hour Interactive Workshop

Break Into Print Now: Write Quick and Easy Tips Articles That Sell 2.5 Hour Interactive Workshop

Poetic Elements & Poetry for Non -Poets: Found Poems, Haiku, Haibun, & Senryu Fun, relaxed class. Great for all ages. 3 Hour Interactive Workshop

INTERNET COURSES & ONE DAY WORKSHOPS

How To Write, Sell or Self-Publish Your Novel -- 12 Weeks

** A Mini Version is Also Available As An All Day Conference Workshop 8 hours

If you're new to novel writing, are looking for a fiction refresher course, or simply wish to infuse new life into a sagging novel project, How To Write, Sell, or Self Publish Your Novel is for you! Lecture topics include story structure, plotting methods, in depth characterization, motivation, conflict, tension, using theme and symbolism in commercial fiction, how to write believable dialogue, professional self editing tips, and a thorough discussion of traditional publishing and self-publishing options. Class assignments pertain to each student's project. This is an intensive, hands on course. Be prepared to read your weekly lecture, spend one to two hours writing, and commit to turning in work to instructor for critique and minor editing suggestions.

This is a comprehensive course on craft, creativity, marketing,

promotion, and self-publishing. One lecture and one assignment per week. All assignments pertain to student's work. Includes 12 weekly FREE critiques of 10 double-spaced pages, not to exceed 120 pages total.

12 - 16 Weeks

**Introductory Price $180

*or 3 Monthly Installments of $60

**Please inquire as prices are subject to change.

SCHEDULE Kimberly Ivey to be your next guest speaker!

Email: kimberlyauthor@aol.com to inquire about speaker fees and availability in your area.

MANUSCRIPT EDITING AND CRITIQUE

Option 1.

Manuscript editing with an objective critique begins at 1.00 per page with a minimum charge of $ 5.00.

Option 2.

Comprehensive content and line editing with an objective critique begins at $2.00 per double spaced typed page. A follow up review and final evaluation of no more than 150 pages is included in this option.

Note that prices for both Option 1 and Option 2 includes return first class or priority postage.

Submissions are accepted via regular post only. No emailed attachments or documents will be opened.

Please contact me at: kimberlyauthor@aol.com for more information and/or mailing address and instructions.

NEW! Summer Fun Creative Expressions Workshop for Children Ages 8 -- 12 (15 hours)

***Available ONLY in Pasadena, Deer Park, LaPorte, South Houston, Clear Lake, Webster, League City, and the South Belt area of Houston, Texas.

Each 3 hour, fun, event-filled, interactive class combines creative writing, reading, art, and drama! Poetry, nonfiction articles, fiction writing, short essays, personal correspondence, daily literacy challenges, skits and arts and crafts make for one very exciting class.

Perfect for schools, daycare, church groups, summer camps, children's organizations, civic and recreation centers and more!

All materials are provided by instructor.

Limit 15 students per each 5 day session. Minimum of 8 students required for the workshop to "make."

$ 50 per student at time of pre-registration (required). No refunds after class begins.

Please contact kimberlyauthor@aol.com for availability. Please book your Summer Fun Creative Expressions workshop for your school, church, or organization soon.

***Now accepting reservations for Summer 2016 with a $100 good faith deposit. (Note: If a session is cancelled by instructor due to unforeseen circumstances, 100% of the deposit will be returned.)

Romance & Recipes....because food and love make life delicious!

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Sunday, January 31, 2010

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