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    Meredith Sue Willis
    Author and Teacher

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    Online Writing Classes With Meredith Sue Willis

    Summer Stories 2008 is now closed.

     

     

     

    What is an online writing class with Meredith Sue Willis?

    Meredith Sue Willis's online writing classes consist of feedback from the teacher along with written lectures and a rich supply of writing prompts and exercises.  Willis, a long time dedicated teacher as well as a much praised and published fiction writer, works with each student individually.

     Frequently Asked Questions

     

     

     

    Testimonials

    I'd recommend MSW's on-line writing classes to any writer at any level. She has deeply considered the best components for such a course, keeping them simple to manage yet very likely to get quality writing from each participant. The exercises are numerous, original, challenging and, best of all, fun. Instructor feedback is fast and useful. Not only did I have a blast, but I feel quite positive about the story I got a good running start on. I'd take another class without hesitation.

     Ed Davis

     

    I found the exercises and the way they were positioned helpful and informative on a variety of levels. I liked how some got us thinking about our characters, some pulled us forward to stretch and see our novels as having length, and others asked us to think about structure. I found these last ones most fruitful, and I think that’s because I’ve been wanting to ask myself where I’m headed.

    – Chris Echaurre

     


    If you're looking for a concise, insightful, personal writing class, look no further. Meredith Sue Willis' on-line writing class is well worth it! She'll challenge you, make you stretch, make you think.

    – Carter Seaton

     

     

    The January Plan for Novel and Memoir Writers offered on-line by Meredith Sue Willis was truly a gem of a course. Although a professional writer all of my life, I felt I needed a shot in the arm, as well as some good advice as I pursued a genre unfamiliar to me as a writer, the novel. The assignments, both major and minor, as well as the pacing of these exercises all seemed just right – hard enough to push me into new places and yet always easily understandable and somehow accessible. I appreciated, as well, the flexibility built into the overall course which allowed me to stray from the letter of the assignment if I felt I needed to do so. Quite frankly, however, I found the assignments so compelling that even when they didn’t 'fit' the particular needs of my project, I pursued them anyway. Furthermore, and of equal value were Ms. Willis’s comments upon my submitted work. Every word of advice, every critical observation I felt had been weighed carefully and meted out with just the right admixture of encouragement and suggestion. I simply can not recommend her instructional skills too highly and envy those students who count her as their teacher.
    Marc Harshman

     

    Just wanted to say what a great get-back-to-work kick in the pants this session has been. That sounds a bit too harsh though, since the most wonderful aspect of it was how supported and encouraged I felt by your thoughtful and insightful reading and response. Each session was chock full of ideas for getting going with writing, and I felt very cared for by the generosity of the assignments both in their number and originality. I especially thought the last one, to write a dream for a character, or write about a dream you yourself had was great. I know I'll be responding to that one and the one on the weather again and again. I appreciated reading the other students' work, though right now I'm in such a private kind of space, that I didn't make comments or join in the on-line community, though I think it's another wonderful aspect of the course and I most likely would take part at another time.
    Deedee Agee

     

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who is Meredith Sue Willis?

    Meredith Sue Willis is a writer and veteran teacher of writing with experience that includes everything from university level to small children. For information about her teaching career and her publications, see her biography, her publication page, and her resumé,

     

     

    What are Online Writing Classes with Meredith Sue Willis?

    Online Writing Classes with Meredith Sue Willis are creative writing classes taught by Meredith Sue Willis through e-mail and the Internet. The classes include written lectures, writing assignments, and one-on-one responses to your homework. The sessions are e-mailed to the students. The students may also, if they prefer, read the sessions online. The students then e-mail passages of their writing to the teacher who e-mails back her comments.

    What is the format?

    The classes are asynchronous: that is, everything will be done by email with some materials posted on the Internet. E-mail is required; Internet access is not required, but is recommended. You work at your own pace, at any hour that suits you.

    What are the writing assignments like?

    For a variety of free sample writing exercises--not necessarily from the online writing classes--go to Writing Exercises.

     

    How much do these online writing classes cost?

    Cost is $50 a session. Thus, a three session course would be $150, a four session course $200, a five session course $250, etc. Payment is by personal check or money order in advance. Payment in full must be received before you are officially enrolled in the class. There are no cash refunds.

    When does the next class begin?

    The classes happen irregularly, but are often scheduled for the summer, early fall, or in January. If you are interested, check back at this page for announcements and at Meredith Sue Willis's home page. If you want to be notified directly, send an email request for notification to Meredith Sue Willis.

     
    What do students say about these online writing classes with Meredith Sue Willis?

    Go to testimonials above to see comments by students.

     

     
    How do I enroll?

    Enrollment is limited and will close early if the class fills. Go to the page for the specific class and follow instructions there after the class has been announced.

    For more information:

    Bookmark this page to see when the next class will start and what type of class it will be.

    If you want to get on Meredith Sue Willis's mailing list, send a blank e-mail to Readerbooks-subscribe@topica.com. You'll receive MSW's free newsletter for readers and writers and notice of all online classes. You may also send e-mail to MeredithSueWillis@gmail.com .

     

     

     

    More Testimonials

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    I'd recommend your workshops to anyone who wants coherent, polished writing. The exercises are extremely valuable, and the editing techniques you pass on turn a good idea into something worth reading....I've enjoyed the sessions, and it was good to keep my fingers moving over the keys while traveling. Just enough work, and lots to occupy my thoughts while driving.

    – Lynne Gleason

     

    Meredith Sue Willis's class, guaranteed to jump-start my writing, did more than that. One of the characters in my novel may not be dead after all and the others have more definition. Meredith Sue's careful editing and comments helped me feel like I am on the right track and gave me more tools to help me get where I want to go. Her warmth and humor shows through with each interaction, an incredible gift in a teacher, particularly when one is interacting through cyberspace.

    – Jamie Rhein

     

    Helped me to stretch my imagination by using challlenging exercises. I came away feeling I really am a writer as a result of her positive supporting comments and suggestions.

    – Suzanne Gluck

     

    The experience of Meredith Sue is well worth your time and money

    – Martha Jo Goff

     

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A Space Apart
A Space Apart is so deftly and subtly written, I hardly noticed how involved I'd become until I'd read the last page and turned it, wanting more. The Scarlin family is going to be with me for a very long time. — Anne Tyler
Willis fleshes out with warmth and tenderness the omplexities of family love, which not only defines commitment but deepens the need. An important new talent.     The Kirkus Reviews
This is the story of a broken family trying to mend itself through three generations. It is a painful but essential process, and like all such repair jobs, it is only partly successful. Before it is over we come to know John and Vera and Mary Kay, as well as Vera's daughters, Lee and Tonie— to understand the wars they must declare and the peaces that they are able to proclaim within the state of being Scarlins. – The Philadelphia Inquirer
Willis views the Scarlin family ties and loyalties, limits and tensions, with realism, sensitivity and precision. A noteworthy first novel.
                        Publisher's Weekly

 

 
 
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