Type: 2-hour interactive, hands-on workshop

Bland characters? Forgettable sidekicks? Not on our watch. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll create protagonists, villains, and supporting characters that leap off the page. Learn to develop your character's goals, motivations, and inner conflicts that will keep readers emotionally invested. Through live exercises, you'll flesh out backstories, flaws, and arcs to create a cast that feels authentic and unforgettable. Attendees will walk away with a downloadable “Character Arc Development Worksheet” to continue refining their characters after the workshop.

Hook them from the first line. Keep them turning pages. In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn to create page-turning scenes that keep readers on edge. We’ll cover techniques like "entering late, leaving early" to maintain momentum. You’ll practice writing compelling first lines, balancing action and dialogue, and crafting seamless chapter transitions. Attendees will leave with a fully revised scene from their work-in-progress, ready to submit or share with critique partners.

Are your brilliant story ideas fizzling out before they hit the page? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to turn raw concepts into fully fleshed-out plots. We’ll break down the 3-act, 4-act, and 7-point story structures so you can choose the method that fits your story best. Learn how to pace your story, maintain tension, and create arcs that keep readers hooked. By the end of the session, you’ll have a complete plot outline for your novel. Plus, you’ll receive a downloadable “Plot Blueprint Template” to help you stay organized from start to finish.

BeNoWriMo is coming — are you ready? We’ll map out your BeNoWriMo goals, break them into achievable milestones, and build your personal accountability plan. Leave with a clear strategy, a timeline, and the confidence to tackle BeNoWriMo head-on. No more vague goals — just specific, achievable targets.