Mastering Suspense, Structure, and Plot
Join author and instructor Jane Cleland for mastering suspense, structure, and plot.
In this comprehensive overview, you’ll discover 13 thinking, writing, and revising tactics to help you write tighter, more polished first drafts. Your stories will include thematic heft, tantalizing plots, and lyrical prose that ripples with sensory clarity.
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How Much Baggage to Give Your Heroes and Villains
From our friends at Script University, this webinar is for screenwriters who are interested in writing compelling characters! You will learn how to isolate the essential character traits and backstories that will inform the narrative storylines of a saleable screenplay, and so much more!
10th Annual Mystery and Thriller Virtual Conference
Writer’s Digest University
Writer’s Digest University is pleased to present an exclusive online event for mystery & thriller writers! On March 22, 23, and, 24, our 10th Annual Mystery & Thriller Virtual Conference will provide expert insights from SEVEN award-winning and bestselling authors on the finer points of how to write within the mystery and thriller genres. Spend the weekend learning techniques for honing your craft from seven different published authors, then (if you choose) pitch your novel via query letter to a literary agent specifically looking for material in the mystery or thriller genre. The agent will provide you with a personalized critique of your query – and maybe ask to see more. Experience the education, camaraderie, and opportunities provided by a live writing conference without ever having to leave your home!