Gondor Writers' Group Online is a writing group that you can access at anytime, anywhere.
Whether you want to make your present manuscript better, create a bestseller, learn how to submit to publishers, self-publish or begin selling more books, at Gondor Writers' Group Online you’ll find the writing workshops, motivational tools, and support you need to achieve this aim.
Writing a great story of any kind requires as much technical skill as it does imagination, but these skills can be learned. Like all professions, to be the best at what you do, you have to work at it. Membership of this group and the workshops that are available will teach you all you need to know.
Look at this line up of benefits:
Whether you want to make your present manuscript better, create a bestseller, learn how to submit to publishers, self-publish or begin selling more books, at Gondor Writers' Group Online you’ll find the writing workshops, motivational tools, and support you need to achieve this aim.
Writing a great story of any kind requires as much technical skill as it does imagination, but these skills can be learned. Like all professions, to be the best at what you do, you have to work at it. Membership of this group and the workshops that are available will teach you all you need to know.
Look at this line up of benefits:
As a member you will enjoy 24/7 unlimited access to valuable workshops that will help you become a better writer.
A new workshop will be posted every month with exercises and feedback from an experienced editor. The workshops will teach you everything you need to know to be a successful author. They cover how to start a story, all of the things you need to turn it into a best seller and how to submit to publishers. The first video workshop will up by February 1st. Check the proposed workshop list below. Weekly Writing Tips: You will also receive weekly writing tips to help you learn. Video and Online Workshop Bookings for non-members. $35 |
Live workshops will be held every 3 months. Worksheets with notes and exercises will be available to download before the events.
Members will have the opportunity to ask questions and get personal feedback on the exercises provided. To join, choose the button below to go to the membership page.
If you join before the end of February your first month is FREE. Fill in the membership form on the sign up page and submit it. In March you will be contacted about continuing your membership. After that your investment in your future is just $5 per week or $20 a month paid monthly or $220 if you take a yearly subscription. You can cancel your membership at any time. Where else can you attend a valuable monthly workshop for just $20, and get all the added benefits? |
You will have access to a monthly Zoom critique meeting where members can critique each other's writing, ask questions of the other members and of Gondor personnel or brainstorm a problem they are having with their writing.
We all need someone to encourage and motivate us to continue with our writing and grow as a writer. That is what Gondor Writers' Critique Group will do. With the right critique group, you can learn quickly what is working in your writing and what isn't, shaving years off the learning curve. A Dropbox page where you will be able to upload a section of your writing for comment and feedback will be available. The meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 2 to 4pm. A Facebook page where members can collaborate to brainstorm a problem with their story and divide into genre groups to chat to each other for support or promote their new books and other successes. |
WORKSHOP LIST AND PROPOSED DATES:
FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION
Elaine's workshops are designed as a continuing course. The knowledge gained from attending all workshops can be applied to all writing projects, from short stories to a 100,000 word novel and everything in between.
FEBRUARY: Video 1: Turning your idea into a compelling story and Video 2: Developing your story:
Exploring the building blocks that make a compelling story that no one can put down. The course includes, establishing the best point of view for your story, the importance of setting, waking your imagination, and much more. This workshop will help you turn that idea into a story everyone will want to read by showing you how to add excitement, depth and intrigue.
Free for members. Available to to non-members for $35. Book by the link above. You will be sent a link to log in to the website page containing the video.
MARCH: Video 2: Plotting your story:
This workshop will cover the importance of structure. It doesn’t matter if you are a ‘plotter’ or a ‘pantser’ this workshop will help you build your major scenes to make sure your story flows and doesn’t go off track.
Free for members. Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above. You will be sent a link to log in to the website page containing the video.
APRIL 10TH, 2 TO 5 PM: LIVE WORKSHOP: Creating memorable characters:
Developing strong, believable characters that your reader either loves or hates... depending on your intention is vital. Many writers make the mistake of having characters who are too similar to each other and not well enough developed.
Humans are not the same; we are multidimensional beings. This workshop examines the many personality types we meet and shows you how to portray them effectively. For crime and mystery writers, the character workshop includes an examination of criminal types and what drives them to commit crimes.
Free to group members. Email if you can attend.
Available to to non-members for $35. Book by the link above.
MAY: Video 3: Writing believable dialogue:
Making the dialogue suit your character, add depth to the scene, and show emotion is an important part of making your character believable. We will examine ways to do that.
Free for members. Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above. You will be sent a link to log in to the website page containing the video.
JUNE: Video 4: WORLD BUILDING: In every genre, the works at the very top of the bestseller list tend to be those where the author has spent time developing a unique and compelling world. In these video workshops, we will look at the elements you should explore to create worlds where your readers want to stay.
Free for members. Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above. You will be sent a link to log in to the website page containing the video.
JULY: LIVE ONLINE: WRITING A BLOCKBUSTER NOVEL: Bestselling novels and appear in all genres. In the juvenile fiction category, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Game of Thrones come to mind. In the adult category, The Godfather, Gone With the Wind, and The Thorn Birds are just a few. No matter what you are writing, children's fiction, romance, or adult fiction, you have one goal; to write a book that the reader can't stop reading until the end and everyone will want to buy. We will examine these best selling novels and show you how to apply the 7 top things they have in common to your writing.
Free to group members. Email if you can attend.
Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above.
AUGUST: Video 5: Keeping them Hooked:
What will make your reader stayed glued to the pages until their eyes can’t stay open anymore? We examine the six key things that will help you achieve that.
Free for members. Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above. You will be sent a link to log in to the website page containing the video.
SEPTEMBER: Video 6: Strengthening your writing:
The use of word pictures, metaphors and similes, show not tell, and the ability to create rising tension are all important tools. How to use these tools to create your masterpiece is covered in this workshop.
Free for members. Available to to non-members for $35. Book by the link above. You will be sent a link to log in to the website page containing the video.
OCTOBER: Workshop and guest presenter to be advised.
Free to group members. Email if you can attend.
Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above.
NOVEMBER: Video 7: Editing your masterpiece:
This workshop takes you through all the things a publisher’s editor will be looking for and helps you polish the story till it shines.
Free for members. Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above. You will be sent a link to log in to the website page containing the video.
DECEMBER: Video 8: Publishing:
We examine all your publishing options and help you create a killer synopsis, perfect pitch and submission letter.
Free for members. Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above. You will be sent a link to log in to the website page containing the video.
JANUARY: LIVE ONLINE: Marketing:
We cover the importance of having a public profile before you publish and how to achieve that, along with ways to sell your book once it is published. Guest presenter to be advised.
Free to group members. Email if you can attend.
Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above.
Elaine's workshops are designed as a continuing course. The knowledge gained from attending all workshops can be applied to all writing projects, from short stories to a 100,000 word novel and everything in between.
FEBRUARY: Video 1: Turning your idea into a compelling story and Video 2: Developing your story:
Exploring the building blocks that make a compelling story that no one can put down. The course includes, establishing the best point of view for your story, the importance of setting, waking your imagination, and much more. This workshop will help you turn that idea into a story everyone will want to read by showing you how to add excitement, depth and intrigue.
Free for members. Available to to non-members for $35. Book by the link above. You will be sent a link to log in to the website page containing the video.
MARCH: Video 2: Plotting your story:
This workshop will cover the importance of structure. It doesn’t matter if you are a ‘plotter’ or a ‘pantser’ this workshop will help you build your major scenes to make sure your story flows and doesn’t go off track.
Free for members. Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above. You will be sent a link to log in to the website page containing the video.
APRIL 10TH, 2 TO 5 PM: LIVE WORKSHOP: Creating memorable characters:
Developing strong, believable characters that your reader either loves or hates... depending on your intention is vital. Many writers make the mistake of having characters who are too similar to each other and not well enough developed.
Humans are not the same; we are multidimensional beings. This workshop examines the many personality types we meet and shows you how to portray them effectively. For crime and mystery writers, the character workshop includes an examination of criminal types and what drives them to commit crimes.
Free to group members. Email if you can attend.
Available to to non-members for $35. Book by the link above.
MAY: Video 3: Writing believable dialogue:
Making the dialogue suit your character, add depth to the scene, and show emotion is an important part of making your character believable. We will examine ways to do that.
Free for members. Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above. You will be sent a link to log in to the website page containing the video.
JUNE: Video 4: WORLD BUILDING: In every genre, the works at the very top of the bestseller list tend to be those where the author has spent time developing a unique and compelling world. In these video workshops, we will look at the elements you should explore to create worlds where your readers want to stay.
Free for members. Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above. You will be sent a link to log in to the website page containing the video.
JULY: LIVE ONLINE: WRITING A BLOCKBUSTER NOVEL: Bestselling novels and appear in all genres. In the juvenile fiction category, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Game of Thrones come to mind. In the adult category, The Godfather, Gone With the Wind, and The Thorn Birds are just a few. No matter what you are writing, children's fiction, romance, or adult fiction, you have one goal; to write a book that the reader can't stop reading until the end and everyone will want to buy. We will examine these best selling novels and show you how to apply the 7 top things they have in common to your writing.
Free to group members. Email if you can attend.
Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above.
AUGUST: Video 5: Keeping them Hooked:
What will make your reader stayed glued to the pages until their eyes can’t stay open anymore? We examine the six key things that will help you achieve that.
Free for members. Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above. You will be sent a link to log in to the website page containing the video.
SEPTEMBER: Video 6: Strengthening your writing:
The use of word pictures, metaphors and similes, show not tell, and the ability to create rising tension are all important tools. How to use these tools to create your masterpiece is covered in this workshop.
Free for members. Available to to non-members for $35. Book by the link above. You will be sent a link to log in to the website page containing the video.
OCTOBER: Workshop and guest presenter to be advised.
Free to group members. Email if you can attend.
Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above.
NOVEMBER: Video 7: Editing your masterpiece:
This workshop takes you through all the things a publisher’s editor will be looking for and helps you polish the story till it shines.
Free for members. Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above. You will be sent a link to log in to the website page containing the video.
DECEMBER: Video 8: Publishing:
We examine all your publishing options and help you create a killer synopsis, perfect pitch and submission letter.
Free for members. Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above. You will be sent a link to log in to the website page containing the video.
JANUARY: LIVE ONLINE: Marketing:
We cover the importance of having a public profile before you publish and how to achieve that, along with ways to sell your book once it is published. Guest presenter to be advised.
Free to group members. Email if you can attend.
Available to non-members for $35. Book by the link above.