Plot a Novel in an Hour Workshop
A 2-hour Recording to Teach You Key Plotting Technique
Plot a Complete Novel in One Hour
Got an idea for a great novel but don’t know where to start? Unsure whether you have all the necessary elements for a solid, riveting story?
If you think it takes months or years to come up with a plot, think again. This workshop will show you how easy it is to brainstorm a terrific novel in under one hour.
That’s right! You’ll learn all the steps to organizing your creative ideas: from honing a solid premise to populating your cast of characters to establishing escalating stakes and rising tension.
What This Workshop Will Teach You
• How to craft a strong premise and what that includes
• The 4 essential pillars of novel structure and how they work together
• The 5 turning points and 10 key scenes that form the foundation of your story
• Why establishing a moral dilemma for your protagonist is crucial
• How to lay out the character arc
• How to choose a theme and weave it through your story
• How to make sure your story will fit genre and appeal to your target audience
This 2-hour workshop was recorded online via Zoom on July 7, 2023.
Your Instructor
C. S. Lakin is the award-winning author of thirty books and blogger at Live Write Thrive, a top-ten site for writers. She works as a book copyeditor and writing coach, specializing in manuscript critiques. Her writing craft book series The Writer's Toolbox teaches aspiring and experienced novelists how to write terrific stories. More than 5,000 writers have taken her online video courses over the last 10 years. She loves nothing more than to help writers craft stellar novels and experience success and joy in their writing journey.