Instructor: Suzanne Purvis, teaching Margie Lawson's course Note from Margie: I invited Suzanne Purvis to teach my Big Three courses: -- Empowering Characters' Emotions -- Deep Editing, Rhetorical Devices, and Beyond -- Writing Body Language and Dialogue Cues Like a Psychologist I bet my unexpected invitation gave her a visceral response. Suzanne learned my […]
Instructor: Lisa Miller Beautiful words and exciting scenes aren’t enough to propel the reader through a novel. Stories need structure, a plan, a focus from beginning to end. Story Structure Safari will guide you through the dense jungle of information about story. Our trek will include excursions into the lands of Story Structure and […]
Instructor: Shirley Jump This hands-on class helps writers understand how POV works, from the basics of knowing which POV you are in, to the more in-depth technique of using POV to build stronger reader/character relationships and create intense emotion. Hands-on homework will have students diving deep into their scenes to create more memorable moments in […]
Instructor: Lisa Norman You have a website, but what do you do with it? This class teaches you how to super-empower your website. Go beyond the basics and use your website to expand your reach, focus your brand, and build your tribe. Want to blog? Learn to craft a sharable blog post and then track […]
Instructor: Suzanne Purvis The Sizzling, Scintillating Synopsis You’re in need of a synopsis. I can hear the moans and groans echo through cyberspace. But do not fear. This class is here to help you . . . * give your synopsis the attention it deserves. * learn what to include and what to avoid in […]
Instructor: Lisa Norman Tweet like a twit? Facepalm every time you check Facebook? Feel like a pinned bug on Pinterest? What's an author to do with all of the social media opportunities clambering for our attention? Confused by controversy? Troubled by trolls? You'll learn the skills to control your social media presence without losing your […]
Instructor: Laura Drake You know the feeling – when you start a book and immediately suspend disbelief to fall into the story world. As authors, we know that this isn’t easy to do. It takes more than a good scene. It takes a maestro of craft to pull it off. If you’re past problems with […]
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