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The team at Hotel Charlotte is thrilled to have Bill Manville on board to lead our 3-day Writers Workshop, Writing to get Published on March 23, 24 & 25.

Who is Bill Manville?
Former Village Voice columnist, and editor for Helen Gurley Brown at Cosmo, author of six books published by major New York houses (one a Book-of-the-Month) and columnist for the New York Daily News, Bill now teaches Writing to Get Published for Temple University, in Philadelphia. “The question students ask most often is, What do New York agents, magazine editors and book publishers look for in new writers? I designed this workshop to give you a straight hands-on answer—so don't forget your laptop.”

Bill's published books include:

• Breaking Up, Simon and Schuster

• Saloon Society, Duell, Sloan and Pearce

• The Palace of Money, Delacorte

• The Man Who Left His Wife & Had a Nifty Time, Dell

• Am I Too Heavy, Dear? (cartoons) New American Library

• Goodbye, Simon & Schuster

• Cool, Hip & Sober, Forge Press

A word from Bill:
"Got my first library card at six," he says, "and by seven no longer wanted to be a fireman but a writer. Most recently I've been hosting a radio talk show, Addictions & Answers, but primarily think of myself as a writer still."

His last novel, Goodbye, was a Book-of-the-Month selection. Sober now for over twenty years, and living in California, he says his hobbies are "maligning my friends and working on a new novel - or are they the same thing?"

What others have to say about Bill:
Not only is Bill a multi-book published Author, Bill brings to the class room several accolades from leaders in the industry including Michael Korda (see letter on the left) and Helen Gurley Brown of Cosmopolitan (see below)  

 “I’ve given one quote in my lifetime – to the girl who persuaded her boss (Bernie Geiss) to publish Sex and the Single Girl…Here comes the second! ‘What an inspiring book! Doesn’t hurt that the author is a superb writer. I never read anything like this and am thrilled to recommend the book to anybody with the problem himself or with a suffering family member.’”  Helen Gurley Brown, Cosmopolitan.

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Enough about Bill's credentials! Let's talk about the writer's workshop that Bill will lead:

The Course:
This is a three-day course, with a new lesson and writing assignment each night. The only prerequisite is a love of reading, a desire to write and get yourself published by a big New York house. I do not guarantee that will happen. I can guarantee to maximize your chances.

There are three How To books used as text. The first is Aspects of the Novel, by E.M. Forster, one of the great writers of the 20th century. I know no more expert overview of the interplay of character, plot and writing style that go into the making of a successful novel. The second is The First Five Pages, by Noah Lukeman, a very knowing New York agent and editor. His subtitle tells you why: "A Writer's Guide to Staying out of the Rejection Pile." The day class starts, you will get the third, free, via email -- my own Writing to Get Published Student's Hand-book. When I feel I've given some topic too short shrift in our classroom, I'll give you a key word to FIND where I go into it in more detail. More course info

Pricing & Details:
Dates: March 23, 24 & 25
Price: $159 (includes welcome dinner)
          $49 per individual day (welcome dinner not included)
          $30 per session (2 hours, morning or afternoon)
          $29 Welcome dinner, tax and tip included

Program price includes three days of the Bill Manville workshop, Bill's guide Writing to Get Published Student's Hand-book, three lunches and a Welcome dinner on Monday, 3/23.

Monday, 3/22 Opening Dinner with Bill Manville
Tuesday, 3/23, 10-Noon, Break for lunch, 2-4
Wednesday, 3/24, 10-noon, Break for lunch, 2-4
Thursday, 3-25, 10-noon, Wrap up lunch and done

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Hotel Charlotte offers several room packages for participants.
_____ I want to stay all three nights, $259 b&b double occupancy

_____ I want to stay all three nights, $199 b&b single occupancy

_____ I can only stay 1 or 2 nights, $99 per night, double occupancy

_____ I can only stay 1 or 2 nights, $79 per night, single occupancy

Guests of participants are encouraged to join us for the welcome dinner, supplement $29, includes tax and tip.

Optional visit extension with pass to Yosemite National Park add $90/2, $70/1, valid only for the 4th night, pre- or post-writers workshop.

Traditional room rates have been greatly reduced for this program!
Larger rooms are also available at similar discounts. Please visit our
Rooms and Rates page for room details, photos and amenities.
Sign up today. 209-962-6455

Hotel Charlotte
On the way to Yosemite National Park
Cozy Lodging, Good Food & Spirits
Serving dinner Thursday-Sunday from 5:30
Lunch: Friday, Saturday & Sundays from 11:30
18736 Main Street (Highway 120) PO Box 787
 Groveland, California  95321
Reservations: (209) 962-6455,  Fax: (209) 962-6254
Email: HotelCharlotte@aol.com

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