Different Types of On-Line Distance Writing Classes

There are many different kinds of email-based writing classes that we offer at Hollowdeck Press.
Email-based on-line classes are designed to reach writers of all interests and abilities, no matter where they live. Some of these classes involve generating first draft texts, some involve editing or publishing, and some involve exploring different aspects of literature and the creative arts. All you need is the willingness to write, a computer and a stable internet connection. Here is a list of three type of classes that we have offered recently, and the features of each.

1. On-line Distance Workshops:

*Class runs for 3-4 consecutive months
*Goal of class is to create a virtual-classroom, writing, giving and receiving feedback
*Students receive a sheet of writing assignments each month
*Students write weekly, sending out 1-2 pages of work on the 10th and 20th day of each month
*Work is sent to Instructor and to all other students in class
*Students read each others work each month
*Students give receive and written Feedback to one another via email each month
*Class ends with opportunity to discuss creative work with the Instructor
*On-line Distance Workshops are usually offered in the Fall and Spring semesters

2. On-line Distance Bootcamp Classes:

*Class runs for 10 to 15 consecutive days
*Goal of class is to generate 10,000 to 15,000 words of first-draft/source writing
*Students receive daily writing exercises
*Students write at least 1000 words daily, and send that text to the instructor by midnight each day
*Instructor reads each student's work daily
*Students do not send work to their classmates and do not give or receive student feedback
*There is a class Blog for this class, where students can exchange questions and ideas
*Class ends with opportunity to discuss creative work with the Instructor
*An on-line Distance Bootcamp class is usually offered each summer

3. On-line Distance Subscription Classes:

*Class runs for 50 to 150 consecutive days/ for example the "50/50" class
*Goal of class is to generate 50 to 150 pages of first-draft/source writing
*Students receive daily writing exercises
*Students write at least 1 page of text daily
*Students do not send work to their classmates or to instructor
*Students do not give or receive feedback
*There is a class Blog for this class, where students can exchange questions and ideas
*Class ends with opportunity to discuss creative work with the Instructor
*On-line Distance Subscription classes are offered at various times throughout the year

If you have questions about these classes, please visit us on-line at www.hollowdeckpress.com or email Max at hollowdeckpress@mac.com