UKIAH, Calif. – Mendocino College Professor Jody Gehrman will offer a two-day community extension workshop dedicated to helping aspiring novelists take their ideas to the next level.

“So many writers, from beginners to professionals, get stuck at some stage when writing a novel,” said Gehrman. “I know that feeling very well. Sometimes we need help getting the project in motion again. I want to give people the writing tools I’ve gathered over two decades.”

Gehrman, author of 10 published novels and many award-winning plays, will cover a variety of topics, from refining their ideas to understanding their publishing options.

“There’s never been a more exciting time to be a writer. It’s also a chaotic, confusing time, with all the old rules falling away,” said Gehrman. “The indie publishing revolution means the doors have been flung wide open. Now the masses are surging through those open doors, which means everyone has to work harder to get their work noticed.”

The cost is $108 per person. Handouts will be provided.

Participants should come ready to write, as lectures and discussions will be followed by guided writing exercises.

Workshop will be held Saturday, March 14, and Saturday, March 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days.

For more information on the workshop please contact Jody Gehrman, 707-468-3150 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

To register, contact the Mendocino College Business Office, 707-468-3236.