Write Better With Fanfiction
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Tasha Christensen
Beginner - Fanfiction is sometimes looked down on, but it's actually rooted in the most ancient traditions of storytelling. In this class, we'll talk about what fanfic is and how it can help you be a better writer. Then we'll collaboratively write a short fic of our own - using a fandom voted on by the class.
Smile, You DON’T Have to Be on Camera: Video Marketing for Authors
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Caitlin Berve
Beginner - Video is the most powerful marketing medium today, and there are book-loving, reader-filled communities waiting for you. In this workshop, we'll cover how to record and edit with your phone, what matters most when filming, types of videos you can make, and where to upload your content.
Villains and the Hidden Energy of Opposing Forces
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Dan Grant
Intermediate - In many cases, a story's central character faces a key opposing force. This workshop drills down on the personification and non-personification of villains of all types, expands on that energy infused into a story, and how this opposition needs to be believable yet powerful.