A crash course on writing fundamentals—from the proper use of point of view to the conundrum of commas. It’s a great introduction for new writers and an excellent refresher for old pros.
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A crash course on writing fundamentals! In this interactive Q & A session we cover the basics of good writing—from the proper use of point of view to the conundrum posed by commas. It’s a great introduction to the fundamentals of writing for new writers and an excellent refresher for old pros.
An overview of the state of publishing today. Want to know what genres are going to be hot? Do short stories still sell? We cover these questions and much more in our 2012 Market Update!
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An overview of the state of publishing today. Want to know what genres are going to be hot? Wondering if short stories still sell? Worried that the eight-volume fantasy epic you wrote isn’t what publishers are looking for? We cover all of these questions and much more in our 2012 Market Update!
Bring your writing to life with vivid descriptions that capture the imaginations of your readers. Learn when to provide two pages of rich detail and when to limit it to two lines.
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Bring your writing to life with vivid descriptions that capture the imaginations of your readers. Learn when to provide two pages of rich detail and when to limit it to two lines. Discover techniques that let you stay succinct by drawing on what your reader knows, without leaving holes in your descriptions.
Creating dynamic characters can be the difference between a manuscript that sells and one that languishes on your hard drive. Join our panelists as they share methods for penning amazing characters.
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Creating multi-dimensional, dynamic characters can be the difference between a manuscript that sells and one that languishes on your hard drive. How do you create vivid, living, breathing characters that engage and intrigue your readers? Join our panelists as they share their methods for penning amazing, interesting characters.
From talking rats to green-skinned monsters, discover ways to make your inhuman characters resonate with the reader without making your creature characters any less monstrous!
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From talking rats to green-skinned monsters, discover ways to make your inhuman characters resonate with the reader. Our panelists discuss how to make the reader care about your monster without making it any less monstrous, explore ways to make inhuman heroes more than just people with fur, and reveal tricks for getting the reader to root for your creature characters.
A tale written as if told by your hero has a very different feel from one told by a narrator. Learn when to use different points of view and explore techniques that will help you to use them properly.
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A tale written as if told by your hero has a very different feel from one told by a narrator. Choosing the right point of view can make or break your story. Our panelists discuss when to use different points of view and explore techniques that will help you to use them properly.
Setting the proper mood for your story is vital, but it requires finesse. Our panelists divulge how to use language, structure, and setting to create the perfect mood for your tale.
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Setting the proper mood for your story is vital, but it requires finesse. Our panelists divulge how to use language, structure, and setting to create the perfect mood for your tale. Plus, get tips on how to maintain the mood without losing your literary voice.
Authors must often tell stories from the perspective of characters that aren’t anything like them. Learn to write convincing characters whose backgrounds are completely different from your own.
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Authors must often tell stories from the perspective of characters that aren’t anything like them. In this panel, learn techniques that let you dip into the psyches of characters whose background is completely different from your own and to do it in a way that is convincing to your reader.
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.
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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!
Learn to create distinctive voices for your characters that still feel natural to the reader, and explore the art of writing convincing conversation.
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Capturing a character’s voice can make the difference between a character the reader believes in and one that just doesn’t ring true. Learn to create distinctive voices for your characters that feel natural to the reader, and explore the art of writing convincing conversation.