For beginning writers/editors, based on Kathi Macias's book by the same name. This tried-and-true writing method uses the simply analogy of a train to teach novice writers how best to take their thoughts and dreams and put them into clear, compelling, readable manuscripts, which is the first and most important step toward establishing a successful writing career.

Instructor Kathi Macias is an award-winning writer who has authored or coauthored 15 books. She has edited, rewritten, or ghostwritten more than 100 others. A former newspaper columnist and string reporter, Kathi has taught creative and business writing at various schools, churches, businesses, and writers' conferences.