New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole presents the rules of writing. These are the insider tips and tricks that you'd pick up in the first five years of your writing career, all presented here in an hour. Gleaned from personal experience and the experience of writers dating back to the 1930s, these tricks will cut three years out of your development as a writer.
New York Times best selling author Michael A. Stackpole presents his three week program for preparing yourself to write a novel. 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. This program is a practical, kick-in-the-pants place to start your career.
Series and serial presentations have, since the dawn of storytelling, dominated entertainment. New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole guides you through the intricacies of designing a series from the ground up, with special emphasis on techniques designed to maximize in the new era betokened by digital publishing. E also discusses ways to build mysteries and suspense into your work, to keep readers coming back again and again.
Uunravel the mysteries of creating compelling plots. A novel is a huge undertaking, written over weeks or months, and the plot has to hold it all together. From creating an outline to maintaining flexibility, this seminar gives you the insider knowledge that will separate you from all of your peers.
New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole walks you through the twenty most common 'first novel problems' (which plague more than just first novels) and provides a host of solutions for them. If you dread hearing someone say, 'I liked your novel, but...,' this seminar is guaranteed to erase the sorts of problems that lead to just such a statement.
Characters are king in literature and New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole brings you a toolbox full of techniques to create compelling and memorable characters. Readers read for and remember characters, and after this course, yours will be unforgettable, which will keep them coming back for more.
New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole gives you an up to date look at the digital revolution and explains how you can profit and develop your career. Mike's watched his Internet income from writing double every year for the past three years, with the trend accelerating in 2011. If you intend to have a successful career in writing, this scouting report and practical action plan for the future is a must.
In this advanced writing workshop, get personal assistance from our panelists as they help you tackle your trickiest character challenges! Attendance is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Description:
In this advanced writing workshop, learn expert techniques for creating living, breathing characters in your stories. Limited to just 8 attendees, it’s a chance to get personal assistance from our panelists. Dig into topics we seldom have time for in our public panels and get personalized help with your trickiest character challenges!
In this advanced writing workshop, get personal assistance from our panelists as they help you with your trickiest plotting challenges! Attendance is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Description:
In this advanced writing workshop, learn expert techniques for crafting the perfect plot. Limited to just 8 attendees, it’s a chance to get personal assistance from our panelists. Dig into topics we seldom have time for in our public panels and get personalized help with your trickiest plotting challenges!
New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole presents the Rules of Writing. These are the insider tips and tricks that will cut three years out of your development as a writer.
Description:
New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole presents the Rules of Writing. These are the insider tips and tricks that you'd pick up in the first five years of your writing career, all presented here in an hour. Gleaned from personal experience and the experience of writers dating back to the 1930s, these tricks will cut three years out of your development as a writer.