Is there a difference? Which one is better? And how do you write it right? We explore ways to write dialogue that feels like natural speech when you read it.
Get tips on writing when you're not allowed to end the story. From tie-in work involving beloved characters to a series where you have to hand the story off to the next author, we'll teach you how.
Break free from the traditional medieval fantasy worlds and take the readers somewhere (or when) they haven't been before. From colonial-era wizards to renaissance dragons, explore the many options.
Writer's Craft: Plot Structure – Building the Foundation to a Page-Turning Story
Summary:
Join award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake as he gives you insight into how to create the structure that will become the foundation for your story.
New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole unravels the mysteries of creating compelling plots.
Description:
New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole unravels the mysteries of creating compelling plots. A novel is a huge undertaking, written over weeks or months, and the plot has to hold it all together. From creating an outline to maintaining flexibility, this seminar gives you the insider knowledge that will separate you from all of your peers.
From outlining to writing a synopsis to napkin sketches, we look at different ways to plot a story and help to make sure that whatever method you choose, your plot holds together.
Purple prose, or plain and simple? We look at how rich you should make your writing, and how to make sure that you don't overwhelm the reader with your poetic prose.