Wintering with the Basics

Come to one or all three of these zoom workshops (Character, Voice, Plot) for middle-grade or YA novel writers and take a fresh look at three seemingly simple topics that are actually anything but easy to do well. Through sharing examples and participating in exercises, writers will walk away with renewed energy for craft.

December 7, 7pm-8:30pm ET: Character: Protagonists are the focus of any story. It doesn't end there, though. Secondary characters of varying levels of importance can make or break a story. Who lives in your novel? What are they doing there? How do you create them in a way that makes your book shine? (non-member: $45; member: $36)

December 14, 7pm-8:30pm ET: Voice: Everyone talks ad nauseam about voice. Ugh. (Right?!) Books with strong voice resonate with readers and inspire young people and sell well. So how do you find the best voice for any given project? What if it's hard? (non-member: $45; member: $36)

December 21, 7pm-8:30pm ET: Plot: Without plot, a story isn't a story. Yes! How strong is your plot, though? What does it rest on? Is it complex or simple, and should that change? Is it fleshed out enough (or too much)? What comes first: character or plot? (An age-old question.) (non-member: $45; member: $36)

Add on a Conceptual Edit: Receive in-depth feedback on 10 pages of your novel ($60)

Please note, these zoom webinars will be recorded and can be accessed for a short amount of time following the event.