William Bernhardt

William Bernhardt has become one of the most in-demand writing instructors in the nation, regularly appearing on the faculty at conferences in Hawaii, New York, and in other venues across the country. Bill also hosts small-group workshops for aspiring writers struggling with a work-in-progress. Each seminar consists of five intense, inspiring days learning the art and craft of writing. In addition to the instruction, editing, and advice, each participant will be guided in composing write a first-rate query letter, synopsis, outline, and several chapters of their book–the building blocks for selling and publishing your work. Participants will also gain experience pitching and selling their work for publication. The seminars are limited to no more than ten participants.

Past Seminar attendees include New York Times-bestselling author Aprilynne Pike, UK national bestseller Sarah Rees Brennan, and Oklahoma Book Award winner Sheldon Russell. You could be next.

Writers attending the Seminar for the first time should register for the Level 1 class.  Returning writers who have completed the Level 1 course can register for the Level 2 class, and those who have completed Level 2 can register for Level 3. 

Currently scheduled:

-- June 11 - 14, 2012 Orlando, Florida (Level 1)  FULL
-- June 18 - 22, 2012 Oklahoma City (Level 1)
-- June 23 - 27, 2012 Oklahoma City (Level 2)
-- July 5 - 9, 2012 Oklahoma City (Level 3)
-- July 16 - 20, 2012 Oklahoma City (Reunion for graduates--call for pricing)

What Past Participants Say About the Seminar:

“After three years of wallowing in a manuscript that wasn’t going anywhere, I attended Bill’s 2008 seminar. By December, the manuscript was finished and by March 2009, I had an offer.” 2008 Seminar Participant-Tulsa

“Bill’s seminar was the most valuable, practical, and enjoyable learning experience I have ever had. Well-structured, challenging, and affirming, this intensive course is essential for all serious writers who want the guidance of a New York-savvy instructor.” 2009 Seminar participant-Hawaii

“I learned more during Bill’s one-week seminar than I have in the past five years of reading twenty-plus “How to Write” books. Bill’s gift for teaching and creating a caring atmosphere proved invaluable.” 2009 Seminar participant-New York

“The seminar was hard work and Bill challenged me to produce my best. I came away confident I can complete a novel that editors and agents will think worth publishing.” 2010 Seminar participant-Idaho Falls

"Thanks so much for a great seminar.  Each day I felt challenged.  You made me strive to be a better writer.  I have several friends who are published writers.  But I've learned more from you in the past few days than in all the years I've known them.  But let's don't tell them that."  2010 Seminar participant--Oklahoma City

"This was thirty years of experience condensed into one week.  Thank you!"  2011 Seminar participant--Tulsa

"This seminar changed my life.  Now I know I can write this book--and others."  2011 Seminar participant--Oklahoma City



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