Not every villain is pure evil. Learn to create villains that are sympathetic while keeping it clear they're still the bad guy! With Bruce R. Cordell, Kelly McCullough, Brian McClellan, Eric Flint
How do you add details that enrich your story without going too far and overwhelming the reader? Featuring Leigh Perry, Mary Robinette Kowal, Kelly McCullough, Richard Lee Byers
Writer's Craft: Turning Fantasy Tropes Upside Down
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Learn techniques for taking the traditional fantasy tropes and mixing them up to make them new again. Christopher Husberg, Maxwell Alexander Drake, Lucy A. Snyder, Monica Valentinelli
Bombarded with writing advice? We'll examine some of the most common advice and help you figure out what to do with it. Features Geoffrey Girard, Gregory A. Wilson, John Helfers, Toiya Finley
How do you use foreshadowing to entice the reader and hint at future surprises without spoiling the story? Featuring Charlaine Harris, Mercedes Lackey, Larry Dixon, Leigh Perry, Maurice Broaddus
Some settings become so important that they're almost characters. Learn to use this to craft stories with a powerful sense of place. With Gregory A. Wilson, Lucy A. Snyder
Writer's Craft: Using Tension to Drive the Narrative
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Tension in a story can drive the narrative, but too much may break the reader. Learn to strike the right balance. Features Mercedes Lackey, Larry Dixon, Cat Rambo, Maxwell Alexander Drake
What the heck is this writer's voice you keep hearing about? How important is it? And how do you find yours? Featuring Bruce R. Cordell, Erin M. Evans, Mary Robinette Kowal
Writer's Craft: What to Do With the Editor's Comments
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The editor sent back a pile of comments on your story, but now what? Learn to use your editor's comments to make a good story in a great one! Featuring David Mack, James Lowder, John Helfers
Discover where to start your story to really hook the reader. You’ve only got one chance to make a first impression. Make it count! Featuring Brian McClellan, Cat Rambo, Eric Flint