This course is for beginning or new nonfiction writers. It gives the inside tricks to writing a clear, concise book that readers will want to use as a reference. Ethics, style, and research are included.

Judith A. Yates is an award-winning true crime author with experience publishing traditionally, through small presses, and self-publishing under her own LLC.

CANCELATION POLICY:

The Carnegie Center reserves the right to cancel a class if minimum enrollment is not met. It is best to register early to help our instructors prepare and to ensure the class does not get cancelled. We evaluate registration numbers 62 business days before a class starts to decide whether we can hold the class. Classes that do not meet minimum enrollment will be cancelled six–two business days prior to the first class meeting. All participants will be notified by email and will receive full refunds.

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