New York Times bestselling author William Bernhardt returns to Stillwater Public Library this fall to teach “Just Fiction II: Advanced Novel Writing.”  The six part writing series will take place once a month from Oct. 5 to March 8.  The series, offered by OSU’s Arts and Science Outreach in partnership with the library and Oklahoma Center for Poets & Writers, is open to both old and new students, as well as beginning and veteran writers.

“This will be a perfect class for those who took the first Just Fiction writing course and want to continue developing their writing skills, or for more experienced writers who are comfortable with the fundamentals,” said Bernhardt.  “I think everyone will find this class challenging.  And I also think they'll find they have stronger writing skills when it's over."

Bernhardt’s first series on beginning a novel was held in spring and summer with classes filled to the maximum.

“The overwhelmingly positive feedback from participants is due to Bernhardt’s teaching style,” said Walter Shaw, Director of Arts and Science Outreach.  “He excels in bringing out the best in his writing students.  His experience and expertise as a best-selling author provide students with the real world tools and resources necessary to be successful in their writing.”

According to Shaw, class students asked for a second series from Bernhardt.  Many of those students are encouraging other writers to sign up for the new series.

“I learned more in the first class than I’ve learned in six or seven years of reading books on writing and talking to people,” said Mary Jo Springer, Edmond, whose manuscript is under review by London Harlequin.

Beginning writer Brenda Miller of Blanchard counts the supportive classroom atmosphere Bernhardt creates as a top reason to take the classes.

The fee for each session is $89, excluding books.  Participants who sign-up by Sept. 27 may register for all six classes for a reduced rate of $500.00, due in full by Sept. 27.  Other participants can attend one or all of the classes, and fees are not due until the Monday before each class.

For more information on “Just Fiction,” please contact Christine Nichols at (405) 744-8459 or christine.nichols@okstate.edu.  Further information and online registration are available at http://justfiction.okstate.edu/course2.html.