VIRTUAL BREAKOUT
NOVEL INTENSIVE

A six-week course
w/ literary agent Donald Maass

** NEW 2025 SESSIONS ADDED **
and now taking registrations!

MARCH 18 - APRIL 22
NOVEMBER 11 - DECEMBER 16

UPCOMING WEBINARS

JANUARY 2, 2025

THE ELEMENTS OF NO FAIL OPENINGS WITH DONALD MAASS

Bad news: hook opening lines, inciting incidents, sharp voice and saving the cat may stir reader curiosity for a second or two, but their effects fade almost instantly. What is it that actually draws readers deeply into a story, and does so immediately? The hidden elements of highly successful openings are revealed in this hands-on workshop.

JANUARY 9, 2025

LOOK AGAIN: SEEING YOUR WORK WITH FRESH EYES WITH ADAM MARSH

Familiarity with one’s own work is common, but at which point does familiarity lead to blind spots and a lack of fresh perspective? In this webinar, we will explore, via practical exercises, ways to see your own works in new ways by drawing from fields such as cinema, psychology, philosophy, and visual arts.