Write Outside the Box: Novel Practices for the Fiction Writer with Patricia Benesh, Ed ‘75 (CERT), ‘77 (Ed.D), ‘80 (MA), ‘83 (MA)

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Lifelong Learning Logo Course Title: Write Outside the Box: Novel Practices for the Fiction Writer

Instructor: Dr. Patricia Benesh, Ed ‘75 (CERT), ‘77 Ed.D), ‘80 (MA), ‘83 (MA)

Brought to you by Odyssey

March 24, 2026 - April 28, 2026 (6 Sessions)

Tuesdays, 5:00PM ET - 6:30PM ET

Virtual via Zoom

Course Description: This course is for fiction writers who have one or more drafts of chapters or an entire novel they want to improve. What if changing one aspect of genre, setting, plot, characters, style, or pace, could take your storytelling to a whole new level? Explore the WHAT IF. Ignite your imagination and receive in-class feedback about your writing.

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ABOUT Patricia Benesh, Ed ‘75 (CERT), ‘77 Ed.D), ‘80 (MA), ‘83 (MA)

Patricia Benesh, Ed.D is the visionary behind 7Memories.com and AuthorAssist.com, drawing English-speaking writers from around the world. Since 1999, Patricia has helped writers succeed based on their realistic goals and expectations. Among her clients was Thomas Steinbeck (son of John Steinbeck). Her services address fiction, nonfiction, memoir, and obituary writing and include manuscript development, review, editing, coaching and workshops. Her workbooks include From Reluctant Writer to Enlightened Wordsmith, and a trilogy of memoir-writing materials, 7 Memories: How to Write a Memoir in 28 Days; 7 Memories: Partnering to Write a Memoir; 7 Memories: Write Your Awesome Obituary, available at Amazon.com.

She has developed the online program, MemoirMagicTM. Patricia has taught workshops extensively for UC San Diego, Oasis Lifelong Learning (San Diego), and numerous associations, and senior educational programs. A former professor at The Johns Hopkins University, Patricia holds a doctorate from Johns Hopkins. She has spoken at various US and international conferences and is recognized in Who's Who in Education. She has published broadly in books, journals, and business periodicals and has written for the Huffington Post, American Chronicle, Examiner.com, EzineArticles, and Suite101.

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Event Date
Starts:
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
5:00pm EDT

Ends:
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
6:30pm EDT

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Write Outside the Box: Novel Practices for the Fiction Writer with Patricia Benesh, Ed ‘75 (CERT), ‘77 (Ed.D), ‘80 (MA), ‘83 (MA)

Explore more lifelong learning opportunities in our full SPRING 2026 Odyssey Catalog

Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies

Johns Hopkins Hospitals and Medical Institutions: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/human-resources/benefits/tuition-assistance

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory: https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers/professional-development

Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your university eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for each course. Complete eligibility details can be found here.

Withdrawals & Refunds:

100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.

No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.

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Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.

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Write Outside the Box: Novel Practices for the Fiction Writer with Patricia Benesh, Ed ‘75 (CERT), ‘77 (Ed.D), ‘80 (MA), ‘83 (MA)

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Johns Hopkins Tuition Remission Policies

Johns Hopkins Hospitals and Medical Institutions: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/human-resources/benefits/tuition-assistance

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory: https://www.jhuapl.edu/careers/professional-development

Select the correct ticket pricing during registration. If we cannot confirm your university eligibility, you will be requested to pay the full registration price for each course. Complete eligibility details can be found here.

Withdrawals & Refunds:

100% refund: Prior to the start of the course and after the first class.

No refunds: After the first week of each course unless in exceptional cases.

For single-session courses:100% refundable within two (2) business days of the event.

Please note, refunds apply only to the tuition portion of an Odyssey participant’s charges and are not applicable to any fees or gifts made to the Johns Hopkins Alumni Association. Registrants will be notified by email if a refund is approved within five (5) business days.

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