Whether you’re starting a new project, working on a rewrite, or want to learn new skills - join us to hone your craft.
All Classes take place 100% online utilizing free video conferencing software ZOOM so you can participate from anywhere in the world with an internet connection!
Every unforgettable novel starts with a strong story and compelling characters.
Whether you're starting your first novel or struggling with a draft you've already started, this course will guide you through the essential elements of plotting. You'll develop your story's central conflict, create meaningful character arcs, paint the setting, build the world, and design a satisfying ending.
You'll leave the course with a clear roadmap for your novel and the confidence to keep writing.
This Three Week Class Will Cover:
- Design and develop compelling characters
- Create the setting and build the world
- Build conflict, suspense, and emotional stakes
- How to edit your manuscript
- In class exercises
- Live Q&A
Alex Temblador is the award-winning Mixed Latine author of a writing craft book, Writing An Identity Not Your Own, and two magical realism novels, Half Outlaw and Secrets of the Casa Rosada. In addition to receiving her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Oklahoma, Alex's creative work has been published in literary outlets like PALABRITAS, D Magazine, Colorado Review, as well as two anthologies — Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America and Speculative Fiction for Dreamers: A Latinx Anthology.
Alex has taught creative writing seminars, workshops, and classes with WritingWorkshops.com, the Women's Fiction Writers Association, the Writer's League of Texas, StoryStudio Chicago, WorldShift: The Speculative Fiction Writer's Summit, Texas Book Festival, Macmillan Publishers, Abydos Learning Conference, and more. When she's not writing her next book, Alex is working as an award-winning travel and commerce journalist.
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel for a full refund up to 5 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellations requested after this period will be ineligible for refunds.
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