Writer's Craft: How to Write an Amazing First Page
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The first page can make or break a book. Whether you're trying to impress an editor or hook a reader, we'll show you how to wow them! Featuring Toni Weisskopf, Leigh Perry, Marco Palmieri, Dan Wells
Tension makes for exciting stories but too much can drive readers away. Learn to strike the right balance in your stories. Christopher Husberg, Kameron Hurley, Maurice Broaddus, Thomas Dean Donnelly
Writer's Craft: No Room For Ego—How to Take, Give, and Find Critique for Your Writing
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From brainstorming to critiquing, how do you find a great partner—and not kill each other? An unlikely dynamic duo including a USA Today bestselling author/podcaster and an author/publicist tell all!
Join award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake for a discussion on POV as he breaks an especially tricky piece of the writing puzzle down into something you can use to enhance your writing style.
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With so many terms and styles, diving into the mechanics of the craft of writing can be scary. And Point of View (POV) can be one of the toughest to tackle. Yet, if used correctly, POV is a wonderful and powerful tool that is the backbone of your story.
Keep the reader on the edge of their seats when we show you how to write fight scenes that put them in the middle of the action! Features Larry Correia, Josh Vogt, Erin M. Evans, Steven S. Long
How do you turn a mindless eating machine into a compelling antagonist? We'll show you how! Featuring Larry Correia, Christopher Husberg, Erik Scott de Bie
The interactions between characters and how they grow from them is a vital component to a compelling and believable story. Featuring Mercedes Lackey, Larry Dixon, Aaron Rosenberg
Writer's Craft: Resolving Tension While Holding Interest
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Tension drives stories, but at some point you have to resolve it. How do you do it without losing your narrative steam? Featuring Patrick Rothfuss, Leigh Perry, Geoffrey Girard, Maurice Broaddus
Steal from fairy tales to create new stories with familiar themes. We'll explore ways to leverage tradition to write an amazing story. Features Gregory A. Wilson, Monica Valentinelli, Steven S. Long