Plot Your Novel with The Plotting Circle
September 11-13, 2020
Whatever type of book you are writing – fiction or non-fiction -- the Plotting Circle can help get your story in order. Developed by two longtime fiction and non-fiction writers, it has served them both well in all their plotting endeavors. Learn how you can use 12 easy steps to tell your story in a logical, involving and interesting fashion.
Adding Humor to Your Manuscript
September 28 - October 11, 2020
Any story, from romance to mystery to fantasy, can use a touch of comedy or light moments. Learn some of the elements of writing comedy while you also learn about plotting and character development.
Women Writing the West/ Planning your Book with the Plotting Circle Session
October 15 - 18, 2020
Join me for my Saturday session on Planning your Book with the Plotting Circle at this year's Women Writing the West Online Conference.
October 19 - 28, 2020
Polish up your pitch and get it ready for SavvyAuthors' Autumn Pitchfest. By the end of the class, you will:
Have run your pitch through our Pitch Production GuidelinesReceived three rounds of feedback on the strengths and improvement opportunities for your pitchBe ready to pitch your story at our Autumn Pitchfest from October 28-October 30
Writing and Selling Short Stories
November 9 - December 6, 2020
Short stories and novellas aren’t as easy to write as you might think. Learn how the story structure works, how to get your tale told in fewer words, how to develop characters and plots for the shorter formats and how to get those short stories published from a writing mentor and coach who has written countless short stories and had stories published online and in anthologies.