January 6 - March 31, 2011 Are you called to write? Do you wonder if you have what it takes to be published? Maybe you have a message or a story burning inside of you. Or perhaps you're going to need communication skills in your chosen profession. Our twelve-week School of Writing might be what you're looking for. The School of Writing is for beginning and intermediate writers. We will develop your innate writing talent. You will gain skills needed to succeed in either the marketplace or in ministry, through...
* hands-on instruction
* expert visiting professors
 * in-class assignments
* interactive critique groups
You will learn how to...
* organize your thoughts
* write in several genres
* apply powerful writing techniques
* create a dramatic scene
* conduct effective interviews
* write compelling stories
* get published
If you are unable to attend the entire school, you may attend one or more weeks as a workshop. During each week of the school we focus on a particular kind of writing. Classroom lecture weeks alternate with weeks devoted entirely to writing, applying what a visiting professor has taught for that genre. Here the school schedule and the workshop weeks that will be offered.
January 7-8 -Orientation
January 11-15 -Introduction to Story writing
January 18-21 -Editing
January 22-23 -Writing for internet
January 25-29 -Story Writing Practicum
February 1-5 -Magazine writing
February 8-12 -Fiction Writing
February 15-19 -Practicum for Magazine or Fiction
February 22-26 -Screenwriting
March 1-5 -Screenwriting Practicum
March 8-12 -Thematic
March 15- 19 -Thematic Practicum
March 22-26 -Marketing
March 29- 31 -Evaluation and Graduation
Cost for workshops per week including housing and food: $300
Cost for just workshop per week: $200 (Meals can also be purchased for $5)
Our staff and guest teachers will challenge you to apply biblical principles in your writing. We want to help you fulfill God's unique call on your life.
Our twelve-week program begins with the foundations for writing week, taught by Janice Rogers
The School of Writing (COM 378) is 12 credit hours. This course is part of YWAM's global University of the Nations (UofN). The Discipleship Training School (IDS 701 & 702 or IDS 703 & 704 ) is a prerequisite to receiving college credit with UofN. However, anyone may attend any portion of the school.
After completing the School of Writing, you may apply for a School of Writing Internship (UofN COM 379, 12 semester credits) where you apply what you have learned by working on a book project, articles, screenplay or other form of writing.
Come to the School of Writing! We will help you go beyond ordinary writing workshops and conferences. We want you to begin writing with a mission to change the world.
 Facilities: Our courses are held at our YWAM campus in East Texas. The main campus building has wireless internet. There are also network ports for internet in the lounge, dining hall, and all classrooms and dorms.
Tuition: The costs (in U.S. dollars) are: $50 registration fee (nonrefundable) $50 book fee and $3,200 tuition/food/housing during the training phase. Please note: the above costs are for a single person only. The total tuition should be paid upon arrival. Any special arrangements must be approved before arrival. All prices are subject to change. Please note that IRS regulations prohibit us from issuing tax-deductible receipts for contributions for tuition. If someone wants to make a payment for your tuition and does not need tax credit, make the check payable to YWAM (with no extra notes on the check--like "tuition"). You will receive a receipt upon payment. Youth With A Mission - Woodcrest Campus - P O Box 1380; Lindale TX 75771-1380 (USA) Helpful Hints for the School of Writing: Meals:
Your meals are provided daily in our dining room. You may wish to bring a coffee mug for your room. Special dietary needs are not included in the tuition, and are your responsibility. If there are special dietary needs, please notify us ahead so we can help and plan accordingly. Work time:
Each student works several hours daily at the Youth With A Mission campus (some adjustments can be made for families and the infirmed). There are also tasks on some weekends. These work assignments encourage students to do everything for God. Working hard with joy and self-motivation is a vital training experience and Christian ethic. This work also helps keep tuitions lower than the vast majority of universities. When You Arrive / Driving Directions:
Driving directions are available at our website: ywamwoodcrest.com/map. The campus is located one mile from the intersection of Hwy 110 and I-20 at 15186 CR 440, Lindale, TX 75771. Air / Bus Travel:
We are unable to pick up students in Dallas or Houston (without special pre-arrangements for exceptional situations), so please plan your air or bus travel to Tyler and we will pick you up. Please let us know your arrival time a week in advance (even if arriving by car). If you are flying into Dallas we can give you contact information for bus or shuttle service to the Tyler area. Contact Information: Youth With A Mission Woodcrest Campus P O Box 1380 Lindale TX 75771-1380 (USA) ph: 903/882-9663 fax: 903/882-1161 **Again, if you haven't already, apply for the course by online form. 
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