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  1. ajjohnson

    Pacing-Tension CHASE SCENES: 5 Steps to a Pulse-Pounding Pursuit with Andrea J. Johnson

    The words “chase scene” mean different things to different people. Some immediately think about car chases like The French Connection (1971) while others favor the outrageous boat chases that seem to pop up in every James Bond movie from Quantum of Solace (2008) to From Russia With Love (1963)...
  2. Robin Jeffrey

    Character Writing Dialogue that Propels Plot & Creates Character with Robin Jeffrey

    Many writers struggle with writing dialog, but it has the potential to be one of the most memorable and useful parts of your work. In this intensive, you’ll learn tips and tricks for crafting dialog that supports character, moves the plot forward, and keeps your readers turning pages. Students...
  3. TereMichaels

    Genre-Romance Hero's Journey for Lovers with Tere Michaels

    THE NARRATIVE JOURNEY OF A RELATIONSHIP “We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little...
  4. Jodihenley

    Plot-Structure-GMC Practical Emotional Structure with Jodi Henley

    Emotional structure, resonance and "feels." It's all so complicated. Join developmental editor, Jodi Henley for two immediately actionable, bite-sized lessons and two easy exercises designed to make your story emotionally satisfying right now! Day 1: Emotional structure, resonance and...
  5. Amdenisch

    Business How to Self Publish Without Looking Like It with Anna Denisch

    Despite the growing evidence and support for indie publishing, there's still a lot of stigma that surrounds self-published books and their authors. In this class, we'll look at some tips and tricks that can help you appear more professional off the bat so others will take you 'seriously'. Day...
  6. Angela Knight

    Genre-Romance Mild to Wild: Writing Love Scenes that Sizzle with New York Times bestselling author Angela Knight

    In this hour-long presentation, Angela Knight boils down the principles of her month-long class on Mild To Wild: Creating Love Scenes that Are More than the Same Old Bump and Grind. A New York Times bestselling author of erotic romance shows how to write love scenes that will inspire anything...