*Shore Cultural Centre * *291 E 222nd Street, Euclid, Ohio 44123. Phone: (216) 289-8578* *NEW CLASS-**Novel Writing I – Anatomy of A Novel * *Become the next bestseller! **If you have a passion for storytelling and a love of writing, this beginner novel writing class is for you! Learn the basic elements of a novel: Characters, Dialogue, Plot, Setting, Point of View, and Length. You will also learn how to prepare a manuscript for submissions to agents and publishers, how to write a synopsis, cover letter and query letter, proper formatting and proofreading/editing skills. Come ready to write. Bring paper, pencil, notebook, tablet or laptop. All materials included in fee. Instructor, Idalita Raso Ages: 18+ (6 sessions, 2 hours) **$59 **May 2, 2017 – June 6, 2017 T**uesdays – 6:30 – 8:30 PM * *Novel Writing II: Building a Writer/Author Platform* *Learn how to build your following before the book deal! In this class participants will develop a Writer/Author Platform. You will learn how to have visibility for your target audience, through the use of use of personal and professional connections, media outlets (including blogs and social media) that you can utilize to sell books. Ages 18 and up. All materials included in fee. **(6 sessions, 2 hours) $59 **June 20, 2017 – August 1, 2017 **Tuesdays – 6:30 – 8:30 PM * *Novel Writing III: Marketing Your Novel* *Don’t wait until you’ve sold your novel to take this class. It’s never too early to get started on your marketing plan for your book. In this class participants will develop a marketing plan, which will include: creating marketing materials, writing press releases, author bios and creating book trailers. Ages 18 and up. **All materials included in fee. (6 sessions, 2 hours) $59 **August 15, 2017 - September 19, 2017 **Tuesdays – 6:30 – 8:30 PM* ***Registration for classes: Through Shore Cultural Centre or directly with the instructor. Register in person by visiting our office (Room 143). Payment can be made online or by cash or check. Contact instructor via email. Checks should be made payable to Shore Cultural Centre and can be mailed to 291 E 222nd Street, Euclid, Ohio 44123. Phone: (216) 289-8578*