story structure

Oct. 4, 2025 — Kristina Stanley: Story Structure Basics

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Workshop: Are you starting a novel and want to create a solid foundation? Have you written a draft and want to make sure it’s structurally sound? Kristina Stanley will show you the five crucial story arc scenes already lurking within your manuscript or that you need to write. Knowing these scenes will help you transform your … Read more

Sept. 6, 2025 — Kimberly Kessler: The Story Plots Itself

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Using your characters to unlock the plot. Struggling to fix your plot? Start with your character. In this session, we’ll explore how your protagonist’s specific desire on page one contains the seeds of your entire story arc. When you understand who they are and what they want most, your plot begins to emerge naturally—from the … Read more