Purchase all four of Donald Maass’s Winter/Spring 2024 webinars at a discounted rate.
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.
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.
