Learn techniques for weaving magic into your modern world stories without destroying civilization as we know it. A 'must attend' event for urban fantasy authors.
Writer's Craft: Making the Fantastic Feel Realistic
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Realism is important even for stories with fantastic elements. Learn how to give magic, starships, monsters, moderate Congressmen, & other unrealistic aspects of your story a realistic feel.
The events in your need structure &purpose to drive your narrative forward compellingly. Learn how to design plots with maximum impact -- & how to adjust it as you write, if necessary.
Writer's Craft: Plot Structure – Building the Foundation to a Page-Turning Story
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Join award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake as he delves into the subjects of plotting and reversals, to the three-act play and the “Big Questions” of character motivation.
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Before you start writing your story, you need a clear idea of where your story is going. Join award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake as he presents his class, “Plot Structure – Building the Foundation to a Page-Turning Story.” This class will give you insight into how to create a structure that will become the foundation for your story, as well as providing you with several tools to help you stay organized. From plotting and reversals, to the three-act play and the “Big Questions” of character motivation, this class will help you understand how to set the “beats” of your story and how to ensure you hit them, leaving your readers hungry for more.
Learn about the tips & tricks authors use to write amazing fiction based on your favorite RPGs, & find out what it takes to write successfully in a shared world setting.
Learn to tell when to undertake a rewrite and how to make the second draft count. Get tips and tricks for ways to make the most of this challenging task.