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    Business How to Run a Contest Without Putting Yourself in Legal Jeopardy with Cassandra Carr

    Many authors offer contests and giveaways without thinking about the possible ramifications of doing so. Different countries have their own laws, but this workshop will focus on the legalities associated with doing contests. What exactly is the difference between a contest and a sweepstakes...
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    Craft Demonstrate Complex Emotions without Sinking into Stereotypes with Cassandra Carr

    Perfect people are boring. So are perfect characters! Being perfect can be good or bad, and you as the writer need to develop your characters in interesting, hopefully unexpected ways. This course is applicable to writers at any stage. Lesson One: Why writing without stereotypes is crucial...
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    Craft Learn How to Make YOUR Backlist Work for YOU with Cassandra

    Sometimes even authors with several books don't know how much revenue is hiding in those books after their initial launch. Books that were published months or even years ago can still be great earners for you. In this workshop, you'll learn how to make your backlist work for you, not languish in...
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    Craft The Writer's Secret Weapon: Strong GMC with Cassandra Carr

    Many writers understand GMC (goal, motivation, conflict) well enough, but still don't use them to their greatest advantage to improve their stories. In this course we'll talk about each aspect of GMC and how to maximize them, then how to make sure they work together. Lesson One: Quick primer...
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    Character Crafting the Perfect Heroine with Cassandra Carr

    Heroines are an integral part of any romance, and authors sometimes feel like it's difficult to differentiate their heroines from everyone else's. There are techniques you can use to make sure your heroine shines, and you'll learn them in this workshop.