Microtension Master Class

In this 4-week master class, you'll gain expert technique to help you infuse your scenes with microtension. For four weeks, you'll meet on Zoom weekly and share and discuss scene excerpts with the other writers in your group. Scenes will be analyzed and critiqued for microtension, and you'll apply what you're learning in real time.

Microtension is perhaps the most ignored, misunderstood, and yet crucial element writers need in their stories, regardless of genre.

If you aren't yet a master in microtension, this master class is for you. Be ready to learn some great technique!

Normally just one two- or three-hour master class would cost this much or way more! Once enrollment closes, this course will be closed so all content (scenes, handouts, and recordings) will be accessible only to enrollees (lifetime access).


Your Instructor


C. S. Lakin
C. S. Lakin

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.


Course Curriculum


  Introductory Video
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  Weekly Zoom Recordings
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course will be held on Zoom for 4 weeks/sessions starting September 11 and September 13. All sessions (two sections, total of eight sessions) will be recorded and uploaded to the course site for lifetime access.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.

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