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SUMMARY:Point of View
DESCRIPTION:One of the most challenging fiction techniques is perspective. A wandering Point of View confuses readers and signals literary agents and publishers that the author has lost control of their own story. Choosing a plan that is well matched to your story and voice can make the difference between a publishing contract and rejection. Learn how to develop an effective and consistent perspective that will demonstrate your competence and enable readers to follow a story’s progress while avoiding confusing “head hopping.”
URL:https://writer.org/event/point-of-view/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:How to Write a Lot
DESCRIPTION:You may think you don’t have the time\, energy\, or inspiration to write because of your hectic lifestyle. Wrong! Learn what professional writers know about organizing their time\, establishing a productive writing routine\, and getting their stories written. We’ll share methods many professional writers use to complete their books in months instead of years\, their short stories in mere weeks. Become the dedicated author you’ve always dreamed of being.
URL:https://writer.org/event/how-to-write-a-lot-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Mixed Genre,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Creating Backstory & Flashbacks
DESCRIPTION:Every character in your story has a past. The events that occurred in a character’s life before they ever appear in your story determine his or her personality\, life goals\, the way they react to situations\, even the way they speak. Your ability to understand your characters’ history\, and share glimpses of it with readers\, will determine how realistic your paper people will seem. Savvy writers use Backstory and Flashbacks\, special tools to show their audience a character’s motivation\, thus bringing them to life on the page. These are powerful\, advanced techniques\, and yet they are easy to master once you know how.
URL:https://writer.org/event/creating-backstory-flashbacks-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,Fiction,Intermediate/Advanced Level,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Your First (or Next) Novel
DESCRIPTION:Writing a novel takes commitment\, but it doesn’t need to be daunting. Learn how to generate a handful of plots to choose from\, methods for effectively planning your story\, and simple hacks for fine tuning your basic fiction skills. Students will initiate a flexible writing plan that will keep their writing flowing. This is a great half-day session for the beginning long-form fiction writer\, or for the more experienced author in need of a quick strategy brush-up.
URL:https://writer.org/event/your-first-or-next-novel-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T123000
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SUMMARY:Creating Conflict & Tension
DESCRIPTION:Strengthening the conflict in any type of fiction will bump up the tension and turn limp\, ordinary fiction into an extraordinary tale that will keep readers turning pages. Whether you choose to write literary fiction\, mysteries\, family sagas\, thrillers\, historical fiction\, sci-fi or fantasy—you can learn techniques for drawing readers into your tales through action\, dialogue\, setting details\, and plot twists that make your work stand out from the crowd. Join us and leave with ideas to apply to your stories.
URL:https://writer.org/event/creating-conflict-tension-7/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260725T100000
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SUMMARY:Plot Like a Pro
DESCRIPTION:You have a great idea for a story. Do you dive in and just begin writing\, or start by drafting an outline? Are you a born planner or a writer who loves to discover stories organically (i.e.\, a pantser)? Understanding how to structure a well-conceived story around a main character and central conflict\, while paying attention to pacing\, can make the difference between a finished\, publishable manuscript and an abandoned work-in-progress. Plotting provides a safety net that never robs the author of the joy of writing and always reduces revision time.
URL:https://writer.org/event/plot-like-a-pro-4/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:1 Session,All Levels,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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