Arid landscapes present a huge variety of scenes, interesting terrain, challenging conditions. Geologist Scott Rise-Snow highlights unusual story elements that can enliven your next desert adventure.
Dynamic Story Creation Part One – The Philosophy of Story Creation
Summary:
Before you start writing your story, you need a clear idea of what your job is as a Story Creator. This class from Maxwell Alexander Drake gives you the theory of story creation.
Dynamic Story Creation Part Three — The Physical Layer & the Hero's Journey
Summary:
All great stories need both a hero and a villain. This class from Maxwell Alexander Drake will give you the tools you need to create both sides of this opposing force.
Dynamic Story Creation Part Two – The Invisible Layer
Summary:
This class from Maxwell Alexander Drake introduces you to storytelling tools to stoke the creativity within you, keeping you motivated and organized as you move through the creation of your own story.
Learn the top ten edits to help you skip the slush pile and get published. Karen Bovenmyer is a published author, editor, and slush read for pro markets for five years.
A quick & dirty primer on different types of editing, what it means to self-edit, and what editing will be like after your book is accepted for publication. Apex Books editor-in-Chief Jason Sizemore.
Where do authors get their ideas (no, really)? Chris Husberg, Keith Baker, and Richard Kadrey discuss how to not only find inspiration but turn that inspiration into fantastic stories.
New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole takes you through a series of exercises that will let you build a story from the barest spark through twists and turns.
Why is the first chapter of a novel so important? What is it supposed to DO & how can you write one that does it? Dan Wells dives into the nitty gritty, filled with detailed examples.
Freelancing can be a way to supplement writing income. Lucy Snyder, Matt Forbeck, Sandra Tayler, and Keith Law discuss getting started, negotiate contracts, find work, and how to maintain your sanity.