1 Chevahn – All About the Character: The Character is our human reference point into your emotional narrative. You will learn how to create engaging, multi-dimensional characters who drive your plot forward and resonate with your audience. We’ll cover techniques for developing character backstory, motivations, and flaws, while also exploring how to reveal these elements through dialogue, action, and relationships. You will earn the the tools to build unforgettable, human characters that not only stand out but also feel authentic and relatable.

2 Extreme Research: If You Dare (1 Hour)—What’s it like to crawl on your belly in complete darkness through a narrow passageway 150 feet below ground? What does the mouth of an active volcano look and smell like? Books, videos, audio clips, and the Internet make it possible to research just about anything—but the knowledge you gain is second hand. If you really want to know what your characters experience, you must live in their worlds: see what your characters see with your own eyes, feel what they feel, trace their steps as they journey to new lands. In this workshop, find out how extreme research can strengthen your world building, plotting, and character development.

3 Chuck nonfiction

4 Chuck Platform

5 Sorche – HOW TO TALK (AND WRITE) ABOUT YOUR BOOK. Sometimes it feels easier to write a whole book than it is to pitch, summarize, or talk about one. This interactive session will give an overview on how to talk (and write) about your book in one sentence, in one paragraph, and in one page. We’ll go over uses for each, from logline/elevator pitches to query synopses and (for DIY authors) book jacket descriptions, press releases, Amazon descriptions, and more.

1. 10 Evergreen Keys to Writing Success. Learn 10 things you can be doing right now that will help get your book(s) published and have more control over your writing destiny. This is a general course that addresses commonsense things any writer can do to give their work the best shot at getting published, such as writing the best thing they can, stealing from themselves to generate more content, and why writing for love and money is a good idea.