NYT Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole presents this set of 21 exercises to give you everything you need to craft your novel.
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New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole presents this set of 21 exercises is broken down to give you everything from character creation to world building, practical plotting devices, dialogue development and character voice creation tools.
New York Times bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole has created some of the more memorable villains in SF/Fantasy. He’ll step you through the process of developing characters from the dark side.
We add meaningful subtext to our stories when we evoke all 5 senses. This workshop from Toiya Finley looks at techniques for adding sensory details to our fiction. Bring a page of your work in prog!
A quick & dirty primer on different types of editing, what it means to self-edit, and what editing will be like after your book is accepted for publication. Apex Books editor-in-Chief Jason Sizemore.
New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole takes you through a series of exercises that will let you build a story from the barest spark through twists and turns.
Why is the first chapter of a novel so important? What is it supposed to DO & how can you write one that does it? Dan Wells dives into the nitty gritty, filled with detailed examples.
In games, dialogue has gameplay & character-oriented functions. Toiya Finley introduces important roles dialogue plays in narrative design and gives techniques for writing effective dialogue.
New York Times bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole will help you determine if your novel is ready. If you’re ready to pull the trigger, this seminar will answer to all your questions and more.
Mastering Fiction - Connective Tissue: Advanced Techniques to Create Stories that Resonate
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In this seminar from Bradley P. Beaulieu, learn about how to use viewpoint to strengthen the story as a whole and work with the material that’s already there to make it strong and vibrant.
Mastering Fiction - It's All Entertainment Part 1: Crafting a Story that's Fun to Read
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Bradley P. Beaulieu explores techniques that maximize each scene for a more engrossing, page-turning read. (Part 1 of 2)
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Bradley P. Beaulieu explores techniques that maximize each scene for a more engrossing, page-turning read. Topics include: story development, openings, presenting backstory, writing sparely, and pacing. Part 1 of 2