New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole presents a series of exercises guaranteed to set you up for success in your first novel. Topics covered include character creation, voice development, dialogue, world creation and plotting. Following these exercises will provide you with the material that ensures that you story won't shrivel and die five or ten chapters in.
Do you need an agent? And, if so, how do you get one? What can you declare as writing-related tax write-offs? What should you look for in contracts? These topics and more will be tackled by our panelists. Handout provided. Panelists: Jean Rabe, John Helfers, Donald Bingle, Elizabeth Vaughan
Just as video killed the radio star, so technology is turning books into hunks of dead wood. New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole explains the new and exciting ways in which the rise of e-book readers and the connectivity of the Web are turning publishing on its head. It's a brave new future, and your success will depend upon your ability to navigate it, and master it.
Much of fantasy fiction is filled with fights, from one-on-one duels to well equipped armies slaying thousands in years-long wars. Learn different approaches for writing combat scenes, how to make your struggles feel real, and when itâs time to end the bloodshed so your readers donât get bored. Panelists: Chris Pierson, Elizabeth Vaughan, Tim Waggoner, Donald Bingle
People read for characters; and careers are made through creating memorable characters. New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole provides some sure-fire characterization techniques that will allow you to master the arcane art of character creation and growth.
New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole offers up a grab-bag of tricks of the trade and insider information that can step you through the early, awkward phases of writing, and set you well on the path to being published.
Learn how to write edge-of-your-seat action scenes without a character throwing a single punch. Weâll cover chase scenes, escapes, word choice, settings, and much more. Panelists: Anton Strout, Paul Genesse, Linda Baker, Tim Waggoner
How to Buff, Polish, and Make Your Manuscript Shine
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Get an editorâs attention. Find yourself moving up in the slush pile, not sitting forever on the bottom. There are things you can do to your manuscript to make it move a little quicker and to lessen the chances it will get rejected. Panelists: Jean Rabe, John Helfers, Richard Lee Byers
You can become a better writer without signing up for a college course or reading a stack of âhow-toâ books. Our panelists discuss what they do to improve their writing and show you how to hone your skills along some nontraditional routes. Panelists: Patrick Rothfuss, Linda Baker, Brad Beaulieu, Donald Bingle, Jean Rabe
The plot is the spine of every story. Without it readers are lost. With an intriguing plot, full of twists and turns, readers will be enthralled. New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole shows you how to plot a novel and turn it into a page-turning book that readers won't want to put down.