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Rick Riordan, triple-award-winning author of Big Red Tequila, (Shamus
and Anthony Awards), The Widower's Two-Step, (Edgar Award, Shamus and
Anthony Nominee); The Last King of Texas, The Devil Went Down to Austin, and
the acclaimed thriller Cold Springs, writes:
Shelley Singer is simply the best. I'm reasonably certain that without
her help, my first novel would be buried in my backyard somewhere,
rather than going into its third printing. She encouraged me from
chapter one to the end, gave me detailed and insightful feedback, and
helped me take an amateur draft of a first novel and turn it into a
polished manuscript... Nobody can guarantee you success, but if you're
already in the ballpark, Shelley Singer is the coach who can help you
hit a homerun. If you're pondering whether a consultation with her will
be worth it -- ponder no further. It is!
Mike O'Neal wrote the following after taking Shelley's "I've Always
Wanted to Write Fiction" Workshop : I found the workshop very
informative and worth the time I invested. The instructor was gentle in
criticism and very good in dealing with the fragile ego of beginning
writers. Shelly always had a positive comment, regardless of how bad the
writing. This was great in building confidence and re-enforcing the
belief that the student had some writing talent... The greatest benefit
for me, in regards to taking the course, was my introduction to the
basic principles of fiction writing. I found there is a process for
writing fiction that takes the writer from the first idea to the final
draft... I did come away from the workshop with a commitment to myself
to finish a first draft of my mystery novel, no matter how bad it is...
In summary, I enjoyed the workshop, the instructor was great and I will
take another course once I get to the point where I feel I have grasped
the basics that Shelly presented.
After the same class, Heidi Hanschu wrote:I was extremely pleased with
the class content. I found the lectures followed a very natural &
logical progression in a direct and concise manner, and the accumulated
lectures make a wonderful reference guide. I also found the assignments
very helpful. For this class in particular, they were great for cutting
through the ice and developing a more productive approach to writing...
I also like the teacher a lot. Shelley is able to get right to the point
in a very direct way. This has been really helpful for my writing. I
particularly notice the impact, when I don't quite understand (or
perhaps agree with) the suggestion. If I approach the re-write with
Shelley's suggestions in mind, the writing comes out alot better. She
has also helped me to rebuild my approach (perspective) toward the task
of writing. Rather than being pre-occupied or self-conscious about the
writing itself, I am able to tackle the task in a more objective manner.
Consequently, I feel much more confident about the result and my ability
to improve... Thank you for putting together such a wonderful
opportunity
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I was extremely happy with Shelley's class. She got me writing
again. Her encouragement and comments were crucial to my success in the
class. I am now taking Dennis Foley's Novel writing course and this is
because Shelley encouraged me to keep writing. Her guidelines gave me
the confidence to continue to write. I would and have recommended her
class to others. What I like best about the Writers on the Net courses
is that they are taught by authors who have experience in the actual
craft of writing and publishing. This is far superior to any other
classes I have done locally where the tutors/lecturers are publishing
'wannabees'. Thanks so much for the opportunities presented by Writers
on the Net. -- Gale Evans
I finished the murder mystery I started in Shelley's class, and sent it
in yesterday as an entry in the St. Martin's Press "best first
traditional murder mystery" contest. Shelley's tutoring was
tremendously helpful, as I told her. Well worth the investment. -- Cathy Windels
This is the second class I've taken with Shelley Singer. She is an
excellent teacher, plus more. My writing would not be at the level it
is now without the help of these classes. I have found that Shelley is
the kind of instructor that is not afraid to say why your writing needs
work. She does it in a way that makes you feel good about yourself...
Looking forward to taking many more classes through Writers.com. -- Carole Cantaldi
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I have taken two classes with Shelley... The second class was a
continuing class in which I think I have finished a first draft of my
novel. Shelley has a terrific eye. She catches everything. Important
stuff doesn't go by without comment. And she has this compassionate,
reassuring and tough stance all at the same time. So you are being
criticized and you don't mind, in fact it's ok... I found the experience
inspiring and liberating. Inspiring in that I liked putting the writing
out there. I liked the positive energy from Shelley and from
classmates. Liberating in that I could be myself much more easily than
if I was sitting in a classroom... I hope to write a recommendation
someday extolling Shelley's virtues and saying that my novel wouldn't have
been published without her. We all can dream. -- Mike Jacobs
Mark, this call was the absolute best class I've ever been in. Maybe
because Shelley probably knew everyone was new at it and wanted to
encourage all of us. I thought she was fantastic and would recommend her
to EVERYONE! -- Jean Pasch
I was happy with the course content, very happy in fact. Taking the
class did two things for me. The first I expected. Shelley has a good
eye and her comments helped me see my work differently, more
objectively. The second benefit surprised me; knowing that I would have
immediate feedback encouraged me to write. My experience was the
opposite of "dropping out" because the momentum built as the class went
on and I looked forward to the comments each time I sent the work in. I
was looking at my writing differently (more professionally, I hope), and
worked harder by the end of the class and most of the credit goes to
Shelley. I was sorry when the class ended... I am eagerly awaiting the
start of the next class in August. I have just about finished the
entire first draft of my novel, a good first draft, I think, at least in
part because I took Shelley Singer's class. Frankly, I can see myself
being a perennial student of Shelley's because I am already outlining a
second novel. I tell everyone I know about how great the class was and
have recommended it to at least two people. -- Rick Soileau
I was very happy with the content and format of the on-line course
entitled "Writing Mystery, Thriller, and Suspense Fiction" with Shelley
Singer. I think Shelley is a good teacher, who focuses on the
positive and offers encouragement every step of the way. The lessons
are basic, but right on target, with excellent, understandable examples.
She's succinct in her comments but very straightforward. I took the
course because I'd just finished the first draft of a murder mystery
novel, and I felt that I needed some feedback on what I had done right
as well as where I'd missed the mark. I shared what was going on with
a close friend, and he said: "The mystery writing course is one of the
best things that's ever happened to your writing." -- Justin Rousse
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