Building Deep Characters
Read time: 5 minutes If you want to write a novel readers can’t put down, you need characters they can’t forget. Character development isn’t just about creating backstories or deciding
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The Love Equation Workshop
We’re kicking off 2025 with something brand new—for the first time ever, I’m teaching The Love Equation Workshop! This live, interactive session is designed to help you craft deep emotional
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Expand Your Story
Read time: 5 minutes Expanding a basic outline into a detailed plan for your story can feel like a daunting task. But it’s also one of the most rewarding parts
The Plotting Accordion
Read time: 4 minutes Turning a basic plot into a detailed outline can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. With the “plotting accordion” method, you can take your
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Crafting Multidimensional Villains
Join me as I talk with Sacha Black with The Rebel Author Podcast. In this episode we cover: Elements of a multidimensional villain Villain’s relationship with the protagonist Common mistakes
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Read Like a Writer
We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming workshop, Read Like a Writer Workshop. This workshop has been a crucial module in our mentorship programs, and now, for the first time, it’s
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Science Fiction Writers’ Week
Unlock the secrets for writing, editing, and publishing a science fiction story at this free online summit. You can learn more, see all the sessions, and register for this event
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Crime Writers’ Week
Join Crime Writers’ Week to learn how to craft an unforgettable crime story and share it with the world. You can learn more, see all the sessions, and register for
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Fantasy Writers’ Week
Discover the secrets for writing, editing, and publishing a spell-binding fantasy novel at this free online summit. You can learn more, see all the sessions, and register for this event
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Storygarden Summit
Storygarden Summit is for writers who believe in quality, not just quantity. In collaboration with our event partners, we’ve curated a program to help you: Find ideas and develop outlines
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