After 20 years in journalism and four published novels, I have come to believe two things:
1. Journalists have the skills to write fiction – they just need a little guidance and support.
2. Fiction writers can benefit from learning some basic journalism skills.
Are you ready to try?! Email me! juliadahl@gmail.com
Fiction for Journalists
This course consists of five 90-minute online sessions where journalists will discuss and experiment with fiction, getting feedback, guidance, and inspiration. We’ll talk about finding the story you want to tell, building compelling characters, structure, pacing, creating time to write, and more. Cost: $950
Journalism for fiction writers
Part boot-camp, part workshop, this course consists of three 60-minute online sessions where fiction writers will discuss and experiment with journalism, getting feedback, guidance, and inspiration. We’ll talk about finding the story you want to tell, learn research and interview techniques, and build a daily writing practice. Cost: $500
FIRST DRAFT BOOK CAMP
For aspiring novelists who’ve never been professional writers, I offer “First Draft Boot Camp”: a course consisting of five 90-minute sessions that meet you where you are in the novel writing process, and give you the tools and inspiration to make the crucial first step in publishing your novel: finishing a first draft! Cost: $950
testimonials
“Julia is a generous, encouraging, thoughtful instructor and mentor. Her enthusiasm for helping writers become the best they can be is palpable (even through a screen!) and my excitement to work on my manuscript was always higher after meeting with her. I wish I could meet with her every day!”
Sara Gaynes Levy, Editor of Westport Lifestyle Magazine