Register for upcoming webinars to save the date and get helpful reminders beforehand to join webinars live. Join us for talks on diverse writing craft topics, from character arcs to dialogue, plot development, planning, finding your own writing voice, and more.
with Arja Salafranca
This webinar is for if you're penning a memoir and writing from a child's perspective, or writing fiction in a child's voice. We have tips and tricks for what to do research-wise to get into a 'child's voice' as well as some exercise to do, if there's time. Or you can do these in your own time.
with Arja Salafranca
Join us for the inaugural edition of Now Novel's Book Club! We'll be discussing books and why they work (or don't), looking at how we can learn about writing from some of the books discussed.
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Wednesday 19 June 2024with Romy Sommer, Nerine Dorman, Hedi Lampert, and Arja Salafranca
Share the first page of your manuscript for feedback from our panel of coaches. Note: this session will NOT be recorded.
The advent of AI into all aspects of society has caused consternation among people in a variety of jobs, thinking they will soon be obsolete because artificial intelligence/a machine can do their job faster and better. This is especially so in writing books, advertising copy, movie scripts, non-fiction guides, PR releases, musical/song compositions, audio, and even in schools, etc. But is this true? Can AI replace a human writer? And should authors succumb to the temptation of letting AI do the heavy lifting while they just add their own unique flourishes? Even more important: does a human reader want to read/listen to something generated by artificial intelligence?
Coach Hedi Lampert will discuss memoir and autobiographical fiction, focussing on tips and techniques to create a page turner.
Join Now Novel co-founder Brendan McNulty as he interviews Author (and Now Novel member) Bonnie Traymore on driving a successful marketing campaign. Get practical tips and hands-on advice to prep for your own book launch.
Blending elements of fiction writing with telling a true story, creative non-fiction is a fun and exciting way to tell a story.
Trident Media Group VP and literary agent Mark Gottlieb’s Writing an Effective Hook Query Letter class is an intensive on query letter writing. The course will lend participants a feel for comfortable writing in the fashion of selling a book idea to an agent, editor, or publisher. Rarely is such an industry insider craft shared. This is an excellent opportunity to get your book idea before a literary agent from Trident Media Group, publishing's #1-ranked literary agency.
Romy Sommer discusses the purpose of scenes, scene structure, and how to create strong scene openings and endings to hook the reader.
An introduction to the genre and, briefly, where travel writing is published. Then we'll do some exercises. Bring a postcard, make up your own, or print from the internet.
What is a novella and why should you write one? Some pointers and some exercises to get you started. If you are already writing one we have some exercise that will advance your writing.
Korean TV shows (K-dramas) have become globally popular, hooking viewers and creating a devoted fanbase. In this webinar, we'll look at the lessons novelists can learn from these shows to hook readers and create their own insatiable fans. You don't need to have watched a K-drama to enjoy this webinar, but be warned: you might just become a fan by the end of it!
In this webinar, you’ll learn why it’s important to share your story to get in front of the right readers, how to recognize the limiting beliefs and mindset blocks stopping you from moving forward sharing your story, how to push past them, and use your story to build the right relationships with key media that will help you get in front of readers.
Biography is about historical events. Myth is about using a story to find meaning in real lived events. Marry the two and you can add universal appeal to an otherwise personal viewpoint. Join this hands-on workshop and start discovering the mythical themes behind your own history.
Come to know yourself - or your characters. After looking at some examples of journal writing, we'll get onto doing some writing exercises. You can use these to explore your fictional characters better, or you can write autobiographical pieces.
Balance – the key to writing beautifully. Dialogue, narration, character development and exposition, show vs tell, bringing in emotion. Sure, it's daunting, and how do you do it anyway? And how much is too much or not enough? In this session we focus on including all these elements and getting the balance right.
Join editor and Crits Live host Jordan Kantey for a fun, interactive workshop where we answer short writing prompts and work on elements of craft such as description, dialogue, hook-writing, and creating a compelling narrative voice.
How to create an opening scene that is guaranteed to hook readers.
Romy Sommer of Now Novel interviews horror/thriller author Joan de la Haye in this final instalment of our 2022 genre-themed series.
Coach Romy Sommer discusses the emotional side of writing - expectations, procrastination, self-doubt, writers' block, writing with depression/chronic illness.
Brendan of Now Novel interviews UK literary agents Charlotte Colwill and Kay Peddle.
Coach Nerine Dorman discusses writing in the paranormal genre.
An introduction to the conventions and reader expectations of the world's best-selling genre.
Author and writing coach Nerine Dorman discusses writing for Young Adult readers.
Coach Hedi Lampert discusses the skills and techniques needed for writing memoirs.
Join coach Jordan Kantey as he delves into Literary Fiction, what it is, as well as its key elements.
In this webinar, we look at the many different writing processes and plotting methods available to authors.
This webinar kicks off our series profiling different fiction genres, and gives an overview of the genres covered throughout the series.
Fun ways to create believable and compelling characters.
Everything you need to know before you take the leap into self-publishing for the first time
Classic three-act structure made simple - understanding the major plot points in order to craft a strong plot outline
What do you need to do to get started with writing your new novel? This session gives an overview on how to set goals, how to make writing a priority, and includes fun exercises to get the creative juices flowing.
Learn about showing vs telling in writing. Get practical advice on how to make your stories a more immersive reader experience.
Learn about creating character arcs that make your readers invest in characters’ journeys.