This class is about openings. All your openings, not just the first opening in your book.
The opening of your first chapter needs to carry powerful content, and powerful structure and style.
The opening of every scene and every chapter needs to hook the reader with content and structure and style too.
Never forget how to handle yellow in the EDITS system again! Add a touch of character on any metal surface with these button magnets. Available in 1-packs or 10-packs, these rectangle magnets feature a metal shell front with a magnetic backing. On the front, you’ll find a clear mylar/UV cover that protects against fading and […]
Fiction writers need superpowers. Let creative imagery become one of yours!
You know your story needs tension, ideally tension on every page.
Want to learn how to optimize tension with body language and visceral responses?
Want to learn how to be strategic with style and structure so your tension carries the most power?
An appealing accent for your desk, this high quality mousepad is designed to provide a smooth, consistent, and durable surface. Never forget ways to empower your dialogue cues again! .: 4 mm thick Neoprene.: Non-Slip.: Full print
Whether writing, editing, or gaming, this 9×7 inch mouse pad delivers a smooth experience with a custom flair. Bright colors help you remember to make your dialogue cues worthy of a Margie NYT! Meanwhile, the 0.11″ thickness along with the stitched edges, add extra resilience and a professional feel to the mousepad. .: Rectangular shape.: […]
Learn unexpected ways to freshen your ideas and your writing with deep edit expert and creative psychologist, Margie Lawson. Margie will teach you how to see your scenes, notice things you’ve missed, feel your POV character’s emotions, and share what you’ve learned on the page in powerful ways.
You can make a sell-more-books difference if you’re strategic on every page.
Learn Margie’s Top 8 Ways to be Strategic with Style and Structure:
Silence happens—in real life and on the page. But sometimes when writers share silence on the page it’s blah-blah bland. Powerless. It’s stated, then the scene continues.
But in real life, what happens when a room goes silent?
How you convey silence on the page needs to be fresh and powerful.
9″ × 7.5″ Height, cm 0.40 Length, cm 23.20 Width, cm 19.40 An appealing accent on one’s desk, this high quality mousepad is designed to provide a smooth, consistent, and durable surface. With personalized design print it will be an attractive decor on every desk. .: 4 mm thick Neoprene.: Non-Slip.: Full print
Created to enhance anyone’s online browsing and gaming experience, these personalized mousepads come packed with style and comfort. Thanks to the rubber base, your mouse pad has a firm grip on the desk, while your design goes on the stain-resistant cloth top side. With a 1/16th” thickness, you’ll find this mouse pad delivers smooth mouse […]
Never write a dull scene again! Scene & Sequel is like a plotting machine–it shifts reader emotions into high gear and keeps your fans turning the pages. Professor Dwight Swain spent decades figuring out which elements made certain books and movies into blockbusters. He and his student and fellow professor, Jack Bickham, wrote more than a hundred successful novels—several were made into blockbuster films. They guided hundreds of other writers to bestselling fame: Louis L’amour, Tony Hillerman, Ken Follett, Jim Butcher, to name only a few.
11oz 15oz Height, cm 9.50 12.00 Diameter, cm 8.00 8.00 Perfect for coffee, tea and hot chocolate, this classic shape white, durable ceramic mug comes in the most popular sizes – 11 oz. and 15 oz. High quality sublimation printing makes it an appreciated gift to every true hot beverage lover. .: White ceramic.: […]
Reduce single-use plastic with this eco-friendly insulated water bottle that is easy to clean and durable. Featuring a stainless steel spill-proof screw-on cap, this premium double wall insulated stainless steel bottle keeps your drinks either hot or cold. Keep it moving with a premium on-the-go water bottle that’s perfect for staying hydrated and stylish. .: […]
11oz Height, cm 9.50 Diameter, cm 8.00 Warm your soul with a nice cuppa out of this perfectly sized ceramic mug. Customize with cool designs, photos or logos to make that “aaahhh!” moment even better. It’s microwave safe and dishwasher safe and made of white, durable ceramic in an 11-ounce size. It’s high-quality sublimation […]
11oz Height, in 3.74 Diameter, in 3.15 Warm your soul with a nice cuppa out of this perfectly sized ceramic mug. Customize with cool designs, photos or logos to make that “aaahhh!” moment even better. It’s microwave safe and dishwasher safe and made of white, durable ceramic in an 11-ounce size. It’s high-quality sublimation […]
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