January 14 @ 7:00 pm - January 16 @ 7:00 pm
Online
$59Overview
A Two-Night Mini Online Course
Plot is the engine that drives your story. A well-crafted plot keeps readers hooked, propels your characters forward, and brings your world to life. However, starting to plot a new novel or fixing holes in an existing outline can be a difficult process, especially if you’re new to plotting or seek new ideas for building plot.
This two-night mini workshop will guide you through the essential steps of plotting your novel. Join authors Sona Charaipotra and Dante Medema to explore plotting strategies that will captivate your readers from the first page to the last. Get ideas to build a plot outline for your novel, strategies for refining an existing plot, and new plotting techniques to add to your writing toolkit.
This program is a great fit if you’re looking for a short course of two, 75-minute sessions offering limited interaction with the community, but a lot of information for those looking to gain an understanding of plot techniques for novels.
- Tuesday, January 14 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)
- Thursday, January 16 (7pm – 8:15pm Eastern)
- Webinar-style with closed captioning available and limited interactions with chat.
- Can’t make the live session? No problem. The sessions are recorded and available to you for at least 30 days after the course.
Why This Workshop?
A well-crafted plot is the heart of any story. Yet, plotting can seem daunting if you’re new to it or if you have a plot that feels “stuck.”
Struggling with plot holes? Unsure of where to begin? Tired of your current plotting techniques?
Whether you’re a seasoned “plotter” or a spontaneous “pantser,” this two-night mini workshop will offer new strategies to try to build a plot, improve an existing one, or build your plotting muscle.
This mini workshop is for you if:
- You need help starting your MG or YA novel
- You need tools for revising or improving your existing plot
- You’ve tried other methods and are looking for something new to keep you organized and to map out your strongest foundation yet
Feedback Expected
- None included in the course. There will be limited interaction in the chat feature of the webinar-style program.
It’s a Great Fit If…
- You need help getting started. Unsure where to begin? Learn how to craft a compelling plot that will hook your readers from the first page.
- You need to revise your existing plot. Struggling with pacing or plot holes? Discover proven techniques to strengthen your story and keep your readers engaged.
- You’ve tried other methods and are looking for something new. Tired of your current plotting techniques? This mini workshop will introduce you to fresh approaches that will help you organize your thoughts and create a powerful story.
Tentative Agenda
At registration: You will receive a Zoom link to use each night of the course.
IF YOU CAN’T ATTEND LIVE:
If you are unable to attend either session for any reason, you’ll have access to the recordings (with closed captioning) through February 28, 2025.
- Please note that if you cannot attend live but you’d like to receive recording links by email, you must register for this course. Recordings are not sold separately; they are only available to those who register.
- Please also note that if you register for the course after the start of the first session, you will not receive recordings immediately. You’ll receive both recordings after the close of the last session, usually within 24 hours.
All Times are Eastern Time.
Click on the headings below to explore the agenda in more detail.
Part One: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)
- Logline, Pitch and How to Nail it
- Expanding Your Logline and Pitch Via 3 Act Structure
- Try this at home – Assignment: Craft a Logline and Pitch
- Q&A
Part Two: Thursday, January 16, 2025 (7pm-8:15pm Eastern)
- Methods for Outlining and Creating a Roadmap for Plot
- Finalizing Your Roadmap for Your Book
- What’s Next? Takeaway: Your Plotting Plan for 2025
- Q&A
How It Impacts Kids
Readers deserve the best! Take the time to prepare and plan your next novel so that you can bring the very best to your readers.
Testimonials from Our Community
“I have avoided outlining for years. These inspirational teachers taught me exciting ways to organize my novels.”
“I really appreciated their candid discussions and willingness to share so much about their writing process and the industry.”
