MFA-STYLE GRAMMAR WORKSHOP

IN-PERSON EVENT in Downtown Phoenix

Grammar is the DNA of all great writing. Skilled authors utilize the psycholinguistics of grammar to control their narratives and keep their novels engaging. They know which side of a verb to hug with an adverb; the key difference between an adjective that ends in -ed vs. -ing; the temporal effects of using the present simple versus the present progressive. They can frame a single sentence so that it puppeteers their audience to feel a certain way or expect a certain thing, and they use that same technique to deliver a mind-blowing twist later.

If this sounds remarkable, relatable, or enticing, then you should take our grammar workshop, because it's the only way to learn how to write like this!

Join Mike Oppenheim as he reveals all the best grammatical secrets gained from a 15-year career teaching grammar and creative writing to students from Junior High through College. This fun and fulfilling 3-hour course won't make your head spin, but it will blow your mind. Writers of all skill levels will leave with new tricks to make their writing more captivating and marketable.

Here's a small taste of what to expect:
- Tips for how to trim sentences down to the most effective level.
- Advice for how to make small variances at the sentence-level to control your audience's emotional and affective experience.
- A full mastery of every nuance of English grammar so you have the exuberant confidence required to pen\, edit\, and release your very own book!

This seminar is not just for authors of fiction and non-fiction. It's for anyone who wants to feel confident about their emails and all other modern correspondence. Be prepared to see less blue and green squiggles in your documents!

This interactive seminar features engaging handouts, two short breaks, free coffee, and lots of learning, the fun way!

…And fear not! Unlike most of your English classroom experiences, this one won't be traumatizing.
Mike is very supportive, warm, and welcoming. If you're looking for a positive learning experience that won't damage your ego, this seminar is for you!

This event is hosted by Mike Oppenheim, an English, grammar, language, and creative writing professor with a 15+ year career teaching students from High School through College. He holds an M.F.A. from Mills College, an M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from The University of California at Berkeley, a Master's Level Certificate in Copyediting from The University of California at San Diego, and a B.A. in Film Studies and English from The University of Pittsburgh, summa cum laude. But as you can tell from his art, he’s silly and embraces humor!

\\This is a paid event, for $50. To claim a seat, you must email mike at: [email protected] and he will give you instructions for how to pay.\\

Questions? Email Mike at [email protected]