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  1. Stevens7_2000-yahoo.ie

    Craft Adding Humor to Novels and Short Stories with Steve Shrott

    Do you want to write a funny novel or short story? Or perhaps you'd like to add humor to the book you've already written? If so, then this is the course for you. Some of the areas covered in this two week course, include-- The difference between funny and humorous. What makes something fun to...
  2. Angela Knight

    Craft Brainstorming to Revision: Create an Erotic Romance with NYT Bestselling Author Angela Knight

    Learn the process and techniques used by New York Times bestselling author Angela Knight to turnout topnotch manuscripts. Angela will show you how to: Go from brainstorming to deciding what kind of story to write and which publisher to target, Design the perfect hero and heroine complete with...
  3. Stevens7_2000-yahoo.ie

    Genre-Action Adventure Writing the Thriller with Steve Shrott

    In this workshop, you’ll learn how to construct a thriller from beginning to end. Some of the topics covered are: What is a thriller and why are they so popular? The many different categories of thrillers Secrets of creating commercial story ideas Developing a ‘hot’ plot How to start your story...
  4. Beth Daniels

    Character Playing Goddess: Character Creation for FF&P Stories with Beth Daniels

    When it comes to writing Futuristic, Fantasy and Paranormal stories there is far more than merely deciding on height, build, coloring, past experiences, and hopes and dreams when building a character. Oh, sure, you’ve still got all that, but it’s expanded! Seven-foot-tall might make a character...
  5. Amdenisch

    Genre-Fantasy Magical Realism: How to Bring Magic to the Real World with Anna Denisch

    What is magical realism and how does it differ from fantasy? Learn the pros and cons of each in this one-week workshop, and learn how to implement which works best in your story! Lesson One: What makes magical realism magical realism? - Learn the ins and outs of magical realism and how...
  6. Lori Devoti

    Genre-Mystery-Crime Plotting and Planning: How to Write Your Cozy Mystery with Lori Devoti

    Love cozy mysteries and dying to write your own, but don’t know where to start? In this eight-week course, Lori Devoti (aka Rae Davies) USA Today Bestselling author of the Dusty Deals Mystery Series, will walk you through everything you need to know to plan and write and a successful cozy...
  7. Amdenisch

    Genre-YA How to Write Realistic YA and MG Fantasy with Anna Denisch

    Learn how to write realistic YA and MG fantasy when you are not a young adult or middle schooler! Lesson One: Types of fantasies and the roles of kids, teens, and young adults Learn the different types of fantasies commonly used in YA and MG novels Understand how kids, teens, and young adults...
  8. ineswrites

    Genre-Romance Plot Your Sweet Romance by Watching Hallmark Movies with Ines Johnson

    Millions of viewers tune in each night to watch movies on the Hallmark Channel. What if you could break down the elements of one of these love stories, scene by scene, to help you plot your next sweet romance novel? Let veteran television writer, Ines Johnson, teach you the story beats that will...
  9. Chris Redding

    Genre-Fantasy Shifters, Vampires, and Witches, Oh My - Writing Paranormal Romance with Chris Redding

    In this two-week course, you’ll learn the basics of writing paranormal romance. You’ll learn the tropes of each type of paranormal romance, where you must adhere to the guidelines, and where you can push the envelope. Let’s take an exciting journey through the writing of other-wordly beings who...
  10. Pamela Jaye Smith

    Character Alpha Babes with Pamela Jaye Smith

    Whether you're creating super-heroines or putting ordinary people in extraordinary situations, sometimes it just takes an Alpha Babe to accomplish the goal. Learn the qualities of the Alpha Babe, explore the transitions to become one, and use the repercussions of being one to enrich your...
  11. Sunny Irene Roth

    Genre-Kidlit-MG Yes, You Can Enjoy Writing Articles for Kids AND Make an Extra Stream of Income with Irene Roth

    There is nothing more fun than writing short articles for kids and sending them off to potential publishers. It is fun and rewarding, and it doesn’t take a lot of time to achieve. During this workshop, I will try to instill this love of writing for kids that I have developed in each of you so...
  12. selfwinding

    Research Make My Genre Punk with Alli Martin

    Steampunk, cyberpunk, solarpunk, what's with all these punk genres? Learn what makes a genre "punk" and some key ingredients for navigating and writing various punk subgenres. Writing exercises will help develop your worldbuilding in these alternate histories and fantastic futures, and the...
  13. Stevens7_2000-yahoo.ie

    Genre-Horror How to Write a Horror Short Story with Steve Shrott

    In this workshop, you'll learn how to write pulse-pounding horror short stories. Some of the topics covered are: Creating chilling story ideas that hook readers Developing protagonists that people care about, and antagonists that give them the creeps Cultivating an atmosphere of fear and...
  14. Beth Daniels

    Genre-Mystery-Crime MASTER CLASS: Writing the Paranormal Mystery with Beth Daniels

    What do you do when the victim or perpetrator of a crime isn't exactly fully human anymore...or maybe never was? Definitely a conundrum for your sleuth or the cops! Be they vampire, werebeing, zombie, mage, demon, old god, troll, elf, or what have you, this is the workshop that takes them on and...
  15. Stevens7_2000-yahoo.ie

    Genre-Mystery-Crime How to Craft Your Mystery Short Story with Steve Shrott

    Learn the three parts of a mystery and where to include what and when. Steve will show you how to outline and use free writing techniques to craft a winning mystery short. What makes a good mystery, and how to be an idea machine. How to craft openings that hook your reader, and twist endings...
  16. Landra Graf

    Genre-Romance Plot A Romance In Two Weeks with Landra Graf

    Plot a Romance Novel in 2 weeks. Set your book up for success with detailed character outlines that deepen story connection and worldbuilding. You're familiar with some plotting, but still unsure you're taking the right path... learn a structure that's simple to grasp and easy to use for any...
  17. LC Hayden

    Genre-Mystery-Crime How to Craft a Mystery/Thriller with L.C. Hayden

    The book world offers its readers a variety of mysteries. Some are good, some not so good, and some are excellent. What makes the difference? It all begins with its foundation: learning how to craft a successful mystery. An award winning mystery/thriller author will show you how a successful...
  18. Sunny Irene Roth

    Genre-Romance How to Write a Romance Novel with Irene Roth

    Do you read romance novels? Do you find a real affinity in the story lines? Do you find that cozy romances provide a wonderful escape for you, even when you life seems a bit in tatters? Do you love Hallmark movies? If you answered any of the above questions in the affirmative, you have come to...
  19. Justine Brashear

    Sweetheart Pitch Fest only for Romance?

    Hello! I'm new here so please excuse what is likely a ridiculous question, but I can't find any confirmation anywhere. Is the Sweetheart Pitch Fest only for romance books? I write contemporary Women's Fiction that has romance elements, but it wouldn't actually fall into the romance genre. Just...
  20. Stevens7_2000-yahoo.ie

    Genre-SciFi How to Write a Sci-Fi Short Story with Steve Shrott

    In this workshop, you’ll delve into the secrets of writing amazing science fiction short stories. Some of the topics covered are: Creating original and intriguing sci-fi premises that hook readers Techniques used in the most successful science fiction Secrets of writing time travel, first...
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