Writers have a lot of tools in their toolboxes, but one tool we don’t often reach for is “theme.” Understanding the themes of what we’re writing can help to focus and unify our stories and elevate our books in quality. Themes are the underpinning and the afterglow of our books. This workshop will help explain … Read more
Due to the impending snowstorm, this meeting has been cancelled. Web Serial Toolbox: Why & How To Serialize Your Fiction Online Serialized fiction is an old art form with a 21st century medium: the Internet. In this workshop we’ll discuss how a web serial can be a crucial cornerstone in building a writing career: not … Read more
Plotting with a Storyboard: Have you heard the saying – a picture is worth a thousand words? A plot board, or story board, is a visual representation of your book. It’s a visual view of your book, a quick overview of the flow of your story. It allows you to quickly see an overview of … Read more
Developing Character Motivation with Barbara Wallace Motivation is the glue that holds together Goal and Conflict. It’s also the key to deeper characters. This session examines motivation and looks at how writers can peel back the layers to create characters – both primary and secondary – that resonate with readers. Award winning, best-selling author Barbara … Read more
Researching Micro-History: The Convincing Details of Daily Life with author Jennifer Hallock How do you write authentic characters who are nothing like you? Through lots of research, of course. But beware—flat descriptions from encyclopedias won’t cut it because they reflect only the most common experience. The best characters are the outliers—our unusual, precocious, and maybe … Read more
Meditation, Visualization, & Affirmations for Writers Meditation can bring down your stress level, help to lower your blood pressure, and open the door to your creative energies. Join Liberty Blake as she explores the world of Meditation, Visualization, and Affirmations. Liberty Blake, author of the Boundless Billionaire series, has extensive experience with New Age Philosophy … Read more
Finding a Market Niche for Your Book Business with J.M. Griffin What is a market niche and how do you find one? Instead of wandering aimlessly through cyber space, think long and hard about who you want to read your books, and then how to get them to do so. While it isn’t easy, because … Read more
SYNOPSIS IN A SNAP A Workshop by Annette Blair This is a unique tool for organizing your ideas into a “Story of your Story.” For the indie published, it’s a point of reference for your blurb, your cover, your writing and promoting. It’s also a needed tool if you want to Legacy publish. Handouts are … Read more
Writing an Awesome Book Blurb with J.M. Griffin While some call them book blurbs, others note these little gems as descriptions, marketing copy, or back cover copy. However you perceive the blurb for your book, one thing is certain . . . it needs be the best Hook ever. So how do we know what … Read more
Faking It The Introvert’s Guide to Networking Most writers have spent a lot of time with their noses buried in books and their own imaginations. Most of their friends existed on the printed page. After they embark on their writing careers, they live even more in their minds and in the books they write. Sometimes … Read more