Writing Classes

This is an opportunity to learn from a publishing veteran what you need to do to take your manuscript to finished form for publication. Hal teaches this seminar only twice a year and limits enrollment to 10 writers who have book projects or concepts for books underway. You’ll get a comprehensive written evaluation describing what you'll need to take it the final steps to successful publication. (Usual price for the evaluation alone is $650.) 

Hal's writings, workshops and lectures have reached millions of readers and writers the world over. With more than 30 successful books of his own, he also coaches upcoming writers, and has helped over 200 authors develop successful books.

Hal's gifts as a teacher, writing coach, and developmental editor have proven invaluable for thousands of writers. Several of his author-clients have become national best-sellers and Oprah guests. His client list has included: Phil McGraw ("Dr. Phil"), Judith Orloff, Shakti Gawain, Jerry G. Jampolksy, Dharma Singh Khalsa, Stanislaf Grof, Michael Samuels, Sandra Ray, Dave Smith, Janice Crow, and many others.

Hal's own list of published works includes novels, poetry, magazine articles and non-fiction-writings that open hearts and minds to the expanding range of the human experience. You have a great treat in store, whether reading one of Hal's books or taking one of his workshops. His own books include: Write From the Heart (New World Library),  Writing Spiritual Books (New World Library), Follow Your Bliss (Avon/Wm. Morrow), The Lens of Perception (Celestial Arts), Zuni Fetishes (HarperCollins),and  Spirit Circle, a novel (Tenacity Press.)

This seminar is tailored to the needs of individual writers attending. You'll come away with clarity about what you need to do next to move your book toward publication--and the skills for doing just that. Includes tips on getting a literary agent, writing query letters and proposals, what to expect from a publisher, the pros and cons of self-publishing, self-promotion, and much more. Includes valuable handouts and a free copy of one of Hal's books, either Write From the Heart or Writing Spiritual Books.

Before Attending: Submit projects at least 3 weeks in advance. Rough form is fine. Maximum 120 pages of a manuscript, or an outline of your proposed project. 

Send directly by Priority Mail or FEDEX to (Do not send registered or certified mail since Hal lives 14 miles from the post office and would have go in a sign for it):

Hal Zina Bennett

9827 Irvine Avenue

Upper Lake, CA 95485

For information and to register, call Janice Crow 800 793-4792 email crow@starwae.com

Visa and Mastercard accepted

Where to Stay: There are no more rooms available at Starwae. May is peak tourist season, so it’s important to make reservations early. Below is a list of nearby lodging for those who are coming from out of town.

• Sonomabb.com shows a selection of lovely Bed and Breakfast inns.
• The Sonoma Valley Inn is a Best Western. Their phone number is 707 938-9200.
• The El Pueblo Inn is also nice. Their phone number is 800 900-8844
• Sonoma Creek Inn is very nice, and slightly less expensive. 888 712-1289

The towns of Napa, Petaluma and Novato are only 20 minutes from Sonoma, and they have nice motel chains such as Travelodge, Best Western, Quality Inn, Dollar Inn, etc.