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The Demand for On Demand
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REACH YOUR APEX
Late May Update
We've been busy adding new On Demand courses to our catalog. They're a great, inexpensive way to learn from our professional instructors. Would you like to receive tips on outlining your novel from Premee Mohamed? We have you covered! Interested in having Lavie Tidhar share his advice for writing SF short stories? We have it! Want a complete rundown of major monster tropes from horror scholar Darian Bianco? We got that, too!
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Also, starting this month, we're launching a monthly Instructor Profile feature. Our instructors are a diverse and multi-talented crew of writing and editing professionals (and, yes, many also teach at universities and schools), so we wanted to highlight these deserving folks and give you a chance to get to know the Reach Your Apex knowledge purveyors better. Our first profile is of Marie Vibbert, who was one of our launch instructors!
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Did You Know?
Instructor Marie Vibbert was once a defensive lineman for the Cleveland Fusion of the women's tackle football team!
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But she seems so harmless!
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New On Demand Courses - $15.00
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Push Your Imagination Further - On Demand
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Your imagination is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger and more powerful it is. But, you have to use it properly to get it to work in your favor. Just hitting the mind gym isn't enough, and will give you uneasy and uninteresting results. But if you start out with a specific plan in mind, and train it using the right tools and procedures, you can really get your stories to sing, and be uniquely you and unlike anything else out there.
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Writing Folk Horror - On Demand
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Join us for an immersive workshop delving into the eerie and captivating realm of folk horror in literature. Throughout this course, participants will unravel the rich tapestry of folk traditions, superstitions, and cultural narratives intertwined with horror storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned writer or a budding wordsmith, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to craft compelling narratives rooted in the unsettling allure of folk horror.
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Writing the SF Short Story - On Demand
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Are you fascinated by the world of science fiction and want to dive into writing your own short stories? Look no further! Join us for an immersive masterclass in the art of crafting captivating SF short stories, led by renowned author and instructor, Lavie Tidhar.
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How to Write Authentic Queer Characters- On Demand
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Diversity in fiction is a hot topic, and there are ways it can be achieved that are organic and honest. Join author Mark Allan Gunnells as he gives tips for creating authentic and complex queer characters. Mark will share his expertise and provide valuable tips for writers who want to portray LGBTQ+ characters with depth.
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Divining Story: Using Tarot for Storyboarding - On Demand
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This is an immersive workshop where we explore the fusion of tarot and storytelling. In this unique session, you will learn how to harness the mystical power of tarot cards to unlock your creativity and enrich your storyboarding process.
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Instructor Profile - Marie Vibbert
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Marie Vibbert isn’t just an author and Reach Your Apex instructor. According to the biography on her website, she’s been a medieval squire, ridden 17% of the roller coasters in the United States, and has been a defensive lineman for the Cleveland Fusion women’s tackle football team. She also has a varied and impeccable sense of fashion, a wicked sense …
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