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Master the art of targeting different audiences by understanding what differentiates age categories and what universal themes unite them. This session is essential for storytellers who refuse to be boxed…

Go behind the scenes of the acquisition process to see exactly why a publisher might pass on a manuscript. Learn the many industry factors that turn a pitch into a…

Learn how to integrate large-scale conflict into your story without boring your reader or sounding like a textbook. This class covers how to maintain tension across a series and ensure…

Master the fundamentals of "showing vs. telling" to convince readers they have literally become your character. This session focuses on maintaining story flow and using internal dialogue to create an…

Take the mystery out of TikTok Shop and learn how to use the platform to move massive amounts of inventory. Fantasy author Z.S. Diamanti provides easy-to-follow, practical steps to help…

Get the data-driven details on current children’s publishing trends and what is currently driving bestsellers. Bunmi Ishola provides an essential market overview to help you position your manuscript for modern…

Creator of Plottr, Cameron Sutter, is will show you how Plottr will be the best tool you could use for your writing career or hobby. It'll make the writing process…

Learn how to thrive no matter what part of the journey you’re experiencing.

We'll study examples in commercials, discuss the three types of comedy and how to implement them in any type of work.