Online Workshops

When we write novels, we love the action! We want to wield swords against dragons, use magic to face a foe, and gasp as we surrender to a storm. BUT to make a story truly deep, riveting, and engaging, we need to utilize all types of conflict. This presentation delves into the various forms of conflict, both internal and external, and shows you how to use them.

All writers want their horror to drip off the page, their romance to swoon into the sunset, and their comedy to spiral into unforgettable ridiculousness. This presentation explores how to turn up the intensity in your writing by cranking up details, descriptions, and emotions. With practical techniques and examples from great works, you’ll discover how to make bigger cuts, hotter scenes, and how to push your prose further for lingering stories.

We’ve all heard the saying that two heads are better than one. That can go for writing too! Jenna and Jessica will go over their experience with writing a novel together and share their tips and tricks about collaboration.

Artificial Intelligence is both a powerful tool and a controversial disruptor in the literary world. Let’s take a balanced look at what writers and editors should consider when navigating AI. From questions of ethics and originality to practical applications, legal concerns, and the future of creative collaboration, we’ll explore how to approach AI thoughtfully, critically, and responsibly in our craft.

What happens to an author’s writing after they die? Even the most successful author’s works can vanish—suppressed, misplaced, or forgotten—after death. One might want to consider appointing a literary executor to handle copyrights, royalties, and even unfinished manuscripts, etc., when one is no longer around to ensure one’s wishes are followed.

[Note: Robert is not a lawyer and this not legal advice.]