Instructor: P. June Diehl
Start Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
End Date: Friday, March 28, 2025
Type: Group.io
Duration: 4 Weeks
USD Fee: FF&P Member – $20; Non-Member – $25

Characters do things. They go places. They have goals, a purpose, and challenges in your story. All of this is about action. Being active. During the next four weeks, we will look at different aspects of writing and see how we can make these elements more active and more engaging to give readers an immersive experience.

Lesson 1: Active versus Passive Voice, Part 1
Lesson 2: Active versus Passive Voice, Part 2
Lesson 3: Setting
Lesson 4: Description
Lesson 5: Nonverbal Communications for Writers – Body Language
Lesson 6: Nonverbal Communications for Writers – Tone of voice, Gestures, Eye contact, and Posture
Lesson 7: Action!
Lesson 8: Active Characters

About the Instructor:

I am a writer, teacher, writing coach, and mentor. I have over fifteen years of teaching experience and have worked as a writing coach and mentor for over a decade.

I have a BS and master’s in education and am a certified coach.

In the past, I’ve worked at three online publishers as an editor in various capacities.

I’ve published short stories, poetry, and articles online and in print. I’m currently working on two fiction projects (novels).

I live in Fredericksburg, VA with my seven-year-old special needs dog, Franklin.

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