PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS

WDC24’s Pre-Conference Workshops are the perfect opportunity to go deep on a topic with expert, hands-on guidance.

 

Unlock the Secrets of Storytelling: Craft, Diagnose, and Pitch Your Novel with Confidence! 

Join us for an immersive and comprehensive master class designed to equip you with the essential tools for both crafting and selling your novel. This class merges the core elements of two powerful courses: “The Heart of Storytelling” and “Pitching and Selling Your Novel,” creating a unique experience that blends the art of storytelling with the business of publishing. Students will be given real life examples, the opportunity to write and workshop, and the time to digest the concepts related to their own work.  

Why Attend This Master Class? 

This master class is perfect for writers at any stage of their journey, whether you’re looking to diagnose and refine a current work-in-progress or laying the groundwork for a new project. You’ll gain invaluable insights into both the craft and business of writing, ensuring your novel stands out in a competitive market. 

Join us and transform your storytelling and pitching skills, making your novel irresistible to readers and industry professionals alike. 

 

Even if you’ve fine-tuned the big-picture areas in your manuscript—character, plot, stakes—your protagonist

may not be as effective as they could. As foundational as these three main tenants of story are, without a dynamic hero who draws readers in, keeps them engaged, and propels them through the story, your narrative can still fall flat. 

This pre-conference workshop delves deeply into the process of transforming a protagonist from a mere concept into a dynamic hero using techniques like free associating and mapping. Participants will learn how to craft engaging beginnings, navigate through impactful middles, build toward powerful climaxes, and deliver satisfying endings that resonate with readers.  

Using ample published examples across a variety of genres, as well as “live edits” of participants’ works-in-progress and group discussion, this workshop will deepen your mastery of these key story elements and help you make your protagonist as impactful and effective as possible.  

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