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In this class you’ll learn how to map your story using the plot points that mark every journey. From introduction and motivation to the hero\/heroine’s moment of maxim angst, you’ll see how easy it is to develop a story line and keep your characters on the path to a compelling climax. Learn how to introduce the Great<\/strong> Disturbance<\/strong>, what 4<\/strong> Questions<\/strong> you should ask of your plot, how to chart the 13<\/strong> Passage<\/strong> Markers<\/strong>, manage your Plot<\/strong> Points<\/strong>, the 7<\/strong> Keys<\/strong> to every good plot, when Worry, Conflict and<\/strong> Disaster<\/strong> spells success for the writer, how to introduce your Major Dramatic Question<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Compelling characters are larger than life. They risk more, laugh often and love with passion. In this session you\u2019ll learn how to invent both likable and loathsome characters, winners and losers, heroes and villains. In this class you\u2019ll learn how to build motivation, focus flaws, and explore the feelings or your characters. You\u2019ll see how conflict, crisis and consequences shape your characters. We\u2019ll show you how to find the right character for your story, motivate your hero and heroin, and how the “off-beat sidekick” can provide comic relief for your story.<\/p>\n Making a scene is as easy as ABCD \u2013 Action, Background, Conflict & Decision. In this class you\u2019ll learn how to frame each scene of your story. A good scene reveals information that moves the story forward (new goals, old secrets, hidden motives), shows conflict between characters (adds tension), deepens the character\u2019s development, and creates suspense (introduces a new wrinkle that leaves the reader hanging). Learn the three keys to scene summary, how to create memorable moments in your story, what four questions you should ask of each scene.<\/p>\n Dialogue can breathe life into any fiction or non-fiction story. In this class we cover: Scene & space \u2013 A scene is: Doing (Action) Thinking (Narrative) and Talking (Dialogue). Tools\u2013 A writer has a number of tools for story building: narration, action, description, and dialogue Stickiness \u2013 How dialogue sticks with us Tags \u2013 When to tag, when to skip tags & where to place tags Types – Direct, Reflective, Misdirected, Modulated, Descriptive, Breathless, & Compressed Tips \u2013 When to circle back, go silent, & add gestures Punctuation \u2013 Where to put those marks and quotes.<\/p>\n Learn how to make your point with a punch line. Yes, there is a formula to funny. In this workshop we\u2019ll explore the basics of humor, explain why we laugh, and lay the foundation for witty writing. You\u2019ll learn how oddly-paired elements can lead to laughs, the power of play on words, how a well-turned reverse can deliver smiles and laughs. This session covers the reason why we laugh and why humor helps sell stories, novels, and nonfiction. With humor, a joke is a story and a surprise ending is a financial payoff.<\/p>\n In this\u00a0class, you will learn how to draw readers into your devotion, article or story with the \u201cHook, Book, Look, Took\u201d method of writing. Devotionals are compact stories, (think of the parables of Jesus) focused on a single topic that conveys a specific spiritual lesson. A devotional ministry can complement the advancement of a building campaign, mission work and church projects. For some, a devotion may be their only Bible for the day, so let us help you touch hearts, teach His Word and change lives.<\/p>\n It’s okay if you want to be writer…it’s better if you want to write for God. Writing really is a ministry and we’ll help you ask the questions and seek the discernment you need to write for Christ. Learn the different avenues of writing that will lead you to writing inspirational work for websites, blogs, obituaries, church newsletters, weekly newspapers and more. This coaching session gives you direction to serve Christ both in a paying and non-paying venue. You’ll be surprised at the ways you can write for Christ.<\/p>\nCreating Compelling Characters<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Been There, “Scene” That!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Dramatic Dialogue<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Funny You Should Say That<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Turning Personal Experiences into Parables \u2013 Writing Devotions for Impact<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Writing as a Ministry<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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