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Creating Characters

Plotting

Pacing

Dialogue

Editing

Getting Published

Marketing

Links

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Workshops and Classes

with Sue Viders and Becky Martinez

 March 1-30, 2008
Heart of Carolina Online Class
http://www.heartofcarolina.org/online_classes.html

      Creating Memorable Characters

What do you need to know to create truly memorable and compelling characters? Join the co-authors of the book Ten Steps to Creating Memorable Characters for an indepth workshop that will help you learn how to make your characters come alive.

 May 5-31, 2008
From the Heart
http://www.fthrw.com/workshops/wkshop_2008_05.php

Plotting Wheel

Is there an easy way to plot your novel?  Probably not, but whether you fly by the seat of your pants or carefully outline your book, the Plotting Wheel can help you get started, give you pointers on combining plot and characters and make certain you don't leave out important details. Join the co-authors of the book Ten Steps to Creating Memorable Characters for an indepth workshop that will help you make your plots more dynamic.

September 1-30, 2008
Outreach

Plotting 101

There are many different ways to plot a novel.  How can you figure out which is the best way for you?  Plotting 101 will show you various ways of plotting and let you figure out which will work for you. Join the co-authors of the book Ten Steps to Creating Memorable Characters for an indepth workshop that will help you figure out the plotting maze. 

December 1-30, 2008 - Becky Martinez

From the Heart

  From Biz to Buzz -- Setting your Characters in the Media World

The world of the media can seem like a very glamorous profession for your hero and heroine, but there is a lot you need to know to make them realistic.  Get the lowdown on the inner workings of the media world from a veteran, award winning broadcast journalist.