General Schedule for each 2008 Power Plotting retreats: 7:30 pm Thursday evening – casual meet and greet with Mary and Dianna who will answer questions on the publishing industry 8:30 – 12:00 pm Friday morning – Plotting instruction begins with a break after each template review for attendees to work on their stories and be given personal attention 12:00 – 1:30 pm Friday – Lunch on your own or you’re welcome to join Mary and/or Dianna to ask craft and industry questions 1:30 – 5:00 pm Friday afternoon – Plotting instruction continues with intermittent breaks for attendees to work on their stories and be given personal attention 7:30 – 9:00 pm Friday evening – Casual gathering with Mary and Dianna who will answer questions on the publishing industry or discuss your story further Saturday schedule is same as above. Mary and Dianna will stay until Sunday morning where anyone is welcome to join them for breakfast then they’ll depart by noon. Attendees are welcome to discuss their projects throughout the weekend with Dianna and Mary. *In addition to receiving the Power Plotting Templates in a binder and the instruction, the attendees will receive 5 bonus templates on Characters, Power Openings, Twisting Points, Power Pacing and Power Endings with a completed example on each template based on a movie. Frequently Asked Questions: How should I dress? This is a casual business atmosphere. Feel free to wear neat attire that is comfortable. Since not everyone is comfortable at the same temperature, bring a sweater if you’re cold natured and wear short sleeves if you’re hot natured. Can I use my laptop? Yes, we’ll have power strips available where you sit. What writing material will I need to bring? Nothing. The binder you receive will have everything. Can I ask questions about editors, agents or other things not directly related to the plotting instruction? Not during class time, but you can ask questions unrelated to the class material during meals and evening gatherings. This is the reason Mary and Dianna make themselves available to you after class time…and to get to know you better. J Who do I contact for further questions? To email Mary, click here. Who do I contact while traveling if I run into problems? We will email you a cell phone number prior to the retreat.
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