Tough Talk: Writing Effective Dialogue
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Laurie Marr Wasmund
Beginner - Dialogue is a powerful writing tool. Learn techniques to develop effective dialogue, including how to use dialogue to ratchet up tension; where to place dialogue "tags;" and how to make dialogue sound realistic to your readers' ears.
Spirit of Place, City as Character, Setting in Action
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M.H. Boroson
Beginner - Settings can make a story unforgettable. But too often, writers incorporate the setting in static descriptions, slowing the narrative. Settings should sizzle on the page. This workshop will cover methods to make your settings vivid and memorable.
Love at First Fright: Horror Romance and Why This Genre Mash-Up Works
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Joy Jarrett-Meredith
Intermediate - Horror and romance have more in common than you might think. We'll demonstrate this by plotting our own horror romance storyline. Learn tips for keeping readers of both genres happy and keep the promise of the premise—to scare your readers while giving them the HEA they crave.
Supplementing through Serials: Using Serial Platforms for Income and Brand-building
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Kendra Griffin & Nichelle Seely
Beginner - This session will help you decide if using serial platforms such as Vella and Wattpad is right for you, your WIP, and your creative process.
Navigating the Rabbit Hole: Painless Historical Research
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Laurie Marr Wusmund
Beginner - The whole world is available to you on the Internet, but most writers start your research journey much closer to home. In this session, we'll learn about the wealth of specialized material that you can access both in your local community, local library, and through specific domains on the Internet.
Doctor Strange-Blurb: How You Can Learn to Stop Worrying and Love Your Sales Copy
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Grayson Towler
Beginner - The Blurb. It's the one piece of writing everyone dreads—even seasoned pros. Your blurb can make the difference between a sale or a fail, yet writing a good one takes special skills. As a professional copywriter with two decades of experience, I'll teach the keys to success in this crucial art.