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Wordstock ‘experience … was transformative
(an excerpt from an article in Sun Media)
One of Krevolin’s clients who both participates in the weekly virtual session and attended Wordstock is Dr. Andrea Gropman. A newcomer to the world of book writing, Dr. Gropman did not know what to expect,
or what she might learn.
“My experience at Wordstock was transformative,” Gropman said. “Under the expert guidance of master storytellers and publishing professionals, I learned how to craft a compelling narrative and hook my readers from the very first sentence.” As a physician, Dr. Gropman’s training always emphasized concise, direct writing--
often in the passive voice—with strict word limits imposed by grants, presentations, and scientific publications.
“But writing a semi-memoir, a nonfiction story about my decades as a rare disease doctor and the lessons my patients taught me, required a totally different approach,” she said. “I didn’t truly understand what it meant to ‘doctor’ until I was out in the field,
experiencing the humanity of medicine firsthand and listen to patient stories.”
This was the theme, she said, and Krevolin and accomplished author Robert Rotenberg, helped her “find my voice,” while literary agent Paula Munier “guided me toward my audience. They taught me the ‘anatomy’ of a book — not just how to structure a story,
but how to make it resonate for a diverse audience.”
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WORDSTOCK
(3 Days of Stories and Learning)
Every January, K.A.F. will offer an intimate weekend hands-on workshop with literary luminaries from all over the globe who will provide constructive feedback and supportive guidance to any writer who
wants to develop their literary skills. Whether you are a screenwriter, playwright,
novelist or non-fiction writer, this is the one workshop you need to attend in 2025.
Contact us asap to secure a coveted place in this intimate learning experience.
Eligible applicants can sign up now. Wordstock is limited to 12 people.
2025 WORDSTOCK FACULTY --
ROBERT ROTENBERG - Internationally known as “The John Grisham of Canada,” Rotenberg is a criminal lawyer based in Toronto and the author of seven bestselling novels.. He is also a screenwriter and a master writing instructor, who has seen many of students become published authors.
PAULA MUNIER - Double threat, Paula Munier, is a literary agent at the firm, Talcott-Notch as well as the USA TODAY bestselling author of the Mercy Carr mysteries. "A Borrowing of Bones," the first in the series, was nominated for the Mary Higgins Clark Award and named the Dogwise Book of the Year. She is also a very nice person.
RICHARD KREVOLIN - Sarasota's own, Krevolin has taught in some of the finest universities in the world and his students, including people like Film Director John M. Chu and author, Wanda Morris. A master teacher, he has been blessed to lecture around the world on storytelling and is the author of many books on writing for the movies and even brand narratives.
THE WORDSTOCK SCHEDULE FROM 2024:
FRIDAY JANUARY 24th
FRIDAY, Jan. 24th -- 7:00 pm -- GALA COCKTAIL HOUR AND WRITER'S ROUNDTABLE
free drinks, tasty appetizers and great literary conversation.
(The GALA COCKTAIL HOUR AND WRITER'S ROUNDTABLE will be open
to the public and tickets will be sold to that event -- Tickets 25$ donation to K.A.F. Otherwise, to attend both
this event and all the rest of the events, you will need to sign up in advance for the entire weekend.)
SATURDAY JANUARY 25th
(The FINE ART of STORYTELLING)
10- 12:00 am -- MASTER CLASS WITH ROBERT ROTENBERG --
Rotenberg will discuss the art of writing a great novel. He will pay particular attention to the first line,
paragraph, page and chapter of a novel. (Participants may send Robert the first 5 pages of a project
they are working on in advance of the seminar. Send pages to the email on here.)
LUNCH WITH FACULTY
2:00 - 3:30 pm -- MASTER CLASS WITH RICHARD KREVOLIN --
Krevolin will delve deep into the art of STORYTELLING. He will discuss what he has learned
over the course of his career as a playwright, author, screenwriter and brand narrative consultant which
can help you as a storyteller, dramatist and writer.
4:00 - 5:30 pm -- MASTER CLASS WITH PAULA MUNIER --
WORKING WITH AN AGENT: How to find, sign with, and keep an agent &
WRITE A PAGE TURNER: An Agent’s Secrets to Creating Stories Readers Can’t Put Down
SUNDAY JANUARY 26th
(The BUSINESS of WRITING)
10:00 am -- THE BUSINESS OF WRITING ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION --
11:00 - 1:00 am -- PAGES OR PITCHES --
(Each student gets a 20 minute session in which the entire class and faculty focus on their work.
Each student can share their story idea in a pitch form verbally or in the form of their first several pages,
or even an outline or synopsis. The key thing is to get feedback on their work so
they can move forward on their project in the right direction. )
LUNCH WITH FACULTY
2:00 - 5:00 pm -- MORE PAGES OR PITCHES --
(More sessions in which the entire faculty and class can focus exclusively on each attendee. These
are hands-on sessions where everybody will receive lots of positive feedback. )
(Please take advantage of the group rates at the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sarasota
1803 N. Tamiami Trail. Sarasota Fl 34234 -- (941) 487-0834 - wyndhamhotels.com
for more info, contact Sherry Heine, LQSarasotagm@gmail.com
This is walking distance - 2 blocks - to the K.A.F. HQ and all Wordstock events.
or stay in any one of the dozens of lovely Sarasota Hotels.)
WORDSTOCK FEE is $999 before Dec. 1, 2024. and $1500 after Dec. 1, 2024.
PAYMENT CAN BE MADE VIA ZELLE, VENMO, OR PAYPAL.
(Fees are non-refundable and if applicants can't make the event due to extenuating circumstances, their fees will be
applied to the following year and we have no liability for unplanned weather events.)
For more info, email us at
K.A.F.'s MISSION
TO DEVELOP A CREATIVE FORUM FOR ANYONE OVER
THE AGE OF 50 WHO HAS DREAMED OF ENRICHING
THEIR LIVES THROUGH THE CREATIVE ARTS.
KREVOLIN ARTS FOUNDATION IS A REGISTERED 501(c)3 Not for profit organization
in the state of Florida.
in the state of Florida.