BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Fridley Community Education - All Courses CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:iCalendar-Ruby BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Self-published or indie authors—this high-impact session gives you the insider playbook for marketing on a budget. Explore the fastest\, s martest ways to grow your author platform\, engage readers\, leverage socia l media\, organize book launches/signings\, run ads\, secure reviews\, and other proven tactics to turn your book into a must-read and keep sales clim bing. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The we binar login information will be emailed the day before class. DTEND:20261028T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T231944Z DTSTART:20261028T210000Z LOCATION:Online Only SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Book Marketing Bootcamp: Promote Like a Pro Without a Publicist (63 63) UID:2026-09-09T23:19:44+00:00_326559381@ip-10-0-140-16.us-east-2.compute.in ternal URL:https://fridleyschools.arux.app/course/3865/fall-2026—2/book-marketing- bootcamp-promote-like-a-pro-without-a-publicist#6363 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:If your goal is to become a published freelance writer by selli ng a magazine article\, short story\, poem\, or even a novel to a tradition al publisher\, this comprehensive workshop will guide you to\, then past th e editor's desk. You will discover how to: become a “published” writer over night submit manuscripts the correct way find the right publisher for your work write irresistible query letters determine when and how to get an agen t 100 ways to make money as a freelance writer. If you really want to succe ed\, this step-by-step workshop is a must! Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. DTEND:20261024T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T231944Z DTSTART:20261023T230000Z LOCATION:Online Only SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Beginner's Guide to Getting Published (6361) UID:2026-09-09T23:19:44+00:00_274394667@ip-10-0-140-16.us-east-2.compute.in ternal URL:https://fridleyschools.arux.app/course/3863/fall-2026—2/beginner-s-guid e-to-getting-published#6361 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:You don’t need a degree in creative writing to be an exceptiona l writer and get paid for it! Anyone with a passion for writing can learn a nd develop their fiction and nonfiction writing skills. Whether you’re writ ing from your own life experience\, creating new worlds\, or informing read ers about important information\, this class will teach you about the diffe rent forms of creative writing\, the top 10 creative writing tips for begin ners\, as well as how to brainstorm for new creative writing ideas\, bring your words to life with engaging descriptions\, develop your own writing st yle\, and how to get paid for your creative writing. DTEND:20261020T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T231944Z DTSTART:20261020T210000Z LOCATION:Online Only SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Creative Writing 101: A Beginner’s Guide (6365) UID:2026-09-09T23:19:44+00:00_665890744@ip-10-0-140-16.us-east-2.compute.in ternal URL:https://fridleyschools.arux.app/course/3867/fall-2026—2/creative-writin g-101-a-beginner-s-guide#6365 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Step into the lucrative world of editing and ghostwriting\, whe re your skills shape and elevate other people’s stories. This comprehensive class teaches you how to edit for clarity\, style\, and impact\, write in someone else’s voice with authenticity\, and find paying opportunities in b oth careers. You’ll explore diverse projects\, master pricing strategies\, navigate contracts confidently\, and build strong client relationships whil e maintaining confidentiality. DTEND:20261023T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T231944Z DTSTART:20261022T230000Z LOCATION:Online Only SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Editing & Ghostwriting 101: Get Paid to Refine and Craft Other Peop le’s Stories (6366) UID:2026-09-09T23:19:44+00:00_306142200@ip-10-0-140-16.us-east-2.compute.in ternal URL:https://fridleyschools.arux.app/course/3868/fall-2026—2/editing-ghostwr iting-101-get-paid-to-refine-and-craft-other-people-s-stories#6366 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:In this comprehensive session\, you will learn about special sc reenwriting terms and formats for television and the big screen. You will a lso learn how to plot a story\, develop characters\, and execute your work in the proper screenwriting format. You will discover the difference betwee n a Treatment\, a Spec Script and a Shooting Script and when to do each. An d\, you’ll get an inside look into the business of selling your script to a gents and producers. DTEND:20261019T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T231944Z DTSTART:20261019T210000Z LOCATION:Online Only SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Introduction to Screenwriting for Television or Movies (6368) UID:2026-09-09T23:19:44+00:00_941553921@ip-10-0-140-16.us-east-2.compute.in ternal URL:https://fridleyschools.arux.app/course/3870/fall-2026—2/introduction-to -screenwriting-for-television-or-movies#6368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:You want to write a children’s book and don’t know where to sta rt? By taking this course\, you’ll learn how to target your audience\, writ e relatable characters\, and gain knowledge on story organization. As we go through the guidelines to master your own children’s book\, you’ll leave t his course with a solid start on your own original story\, and some advice on pitfalls to avoid. Topics of illustrations\, copyrighting\, and publishi ng are also included. This class was originally scheduled for 4/21/26. We a re now moving it to our fall catalog and a new date of November 17th. DTEND:20261118T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T231944Z DTSTART:20261117T233000Z LOCATION:Fridley High School SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Write & Publish Your Own Children’s Picture Book (6456) UID:2026-09-09T23:19:44+00:00_89755794@ip-10-0-140-16.us-east-2.compute.int ernal URL:https://fridleyschools.arux.app/course/3804/fall-2026—2/write-publish-y our-own-children-s-picture-book#6456 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:You've written the story - now how does it become a book? This engaging class walks you step-by-step through the storyboarding process for children's picture books. We'll cover ideal word counts\, page planning\, pacing through page turns\, and how to think visually about illustration op portunities. You'll also practice creating a simple booklet to see your sto ry come to life. Great for aspiring and emerging picture book authors. DTEND:20261203T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T231944Z DTSTART:20261202T233000Z LOCATION:Fridley High School SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mapping Out Your Children's Picture Book: From Manuscript to Mock-u p (6457) UID:2026-09-09T23:19:44+00:00_745343678@ip-10-0-140-16.us-east-2.compute.in ternal URL:https://fridleyschools.arux.app/course/3849/fall-2026—2/mapping-out-you r-children-s-picture-book-from-manuscript-to-mock-up#6457 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR