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Writers of nonfiction prose rarely consider tense, but it is essential to orienting a reader. Writing about our own experiences, crafting through verb tense, allows retrospection—consideration of the past from […]
At their best, personal narratives about “taboo” topics speak to our darkest truths and teach us what it means to be vulnerable.
Do you feel like your character isn’t fully speaking to you? Dive deep into the mindset, psychology, motivations, and relationships of your characters to produce stunning results.
Learn why the industry relies on comps, where to find the best ones, and how to use them to strengthen your pitch.
Structure can seem like such a mundane word, but in this webinar, we’ll find exciting new ways for you to bring your story to life on the page.
Readers love putting two and two together for themselves, but too often—out of insecurity—writers forget to provide readers the space to discern and discover.
Master the steps to getting your book deal and stand out in a competitive market
Learn to bring more immediacy and urgency to your prose by replicating how life feels in the moment, crafting scenes that capture the texture of actual living. Leave with clear ideas to enhance your scenes, along with prompts and nudges to get you started on new work or revision.
Storytelling skill is the most challenging aspect of the craft of writing. Learn how to design a structure that will hold your readers and keep them turning the page.
Every beginning sets a tone, establishes a voice, and signals the quality of the language that is to come. Your beginning is one of your most important writing choices–learn to make it powerful.
Authors often struggle to break through the noise in today’s crowded market. Publicity can be one of the most powerful tools in a writer’s career, yet many struggle with how to pitch themselves and their works effectively.
How to responsibly craft scenes you or your protagonist didn’t witness, don’t fully remember, or can only speculate about—with clarity, honesty, and emotional truth.