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($79.00 value)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/mystery-thriller\/products\/how-to-write-a-cozy-mystery-ondemand-webinar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Write a Cozy Mystery OnDemand Webinar\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of the most beloved genres of crime fiction, cozies, are named for the teapot cover designed to keep the water hot, a nod to the genre's creator, Agatha Christie. Authors of cozies promise readers fair-play puzzles with amateur sleuths and a familiar pattern. With this tutorial, you'll understand the basics of cozy mysteries and how to write your own. This tutorial is taught by Jane K. Cleland. Jane writes the multiple award-winning Josie Prescott Antiques Mystery series (St. Martin's Minotaur), which is often reviewed as an\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAntiques Roadshow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor mystery fans. Josie stories have also appeared in\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e. ($49.99 value)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/mystery-thriller\/products\/solving-the-mystery-of-the-middle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSolving the Mystery of the Middle\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour fingers are poised over the keyboard. You have a rocking first act to your novel, and you even have an idea of how to end your story with a twist and a bang and a shot at certain bestsellerdom. But now what? \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you've hit the dreaded middle of your novel, you're facing the writing abyss that separates your great beginning from your amazing ending. You've hit the muddle in the middle. Nationally best-selling author Hank Phillippi Ryan shows you how these central pages can be made to intrigue, surprise, and delight our readers--and have them turning the pages as fast as they can. Never fear--with practical advice and specific tips, Hank shows you the way to the magic in the middle. ($79.99 value)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/mystery-thriller\/products\/from-cozy-to-carnage-webinar-od\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrom Cozy to Carnage\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar) \u003c\/span\u003eIn this 90-minute instructional video, you'll dive into the world of mysteries and thrillers with literary agent Barbara Poelle. Explore the subgenres of thrillers and mysteries and figure out where your story fits. You'll discover the type of query and introduction that can set you apart from others, tips on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ehow to write a compelling story\u003c\/b\u003e, and most importantly, how to pitch your mystery or thriller novel to a literary agent or acquisitions editor. 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Methods discussed include research and unique personal experience. The presentation also dives into the relationships shown in mystery novels and how to make them compelling. Writing devices used to examine the interplay among characters includes revelatory behavior, snappy dialogue, and sensory details. Examples from recent novels are used to highlight the various concepts. ($79.99 value) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/40-plot-twist-prompts-for-writers-writing-ideas-for-bending-your-stories-in-new-directions\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/40-plot-twist-prompts-for-writers-writing-ideas-for-bending-your-stories-in-new-directions\"\u003e40 Plot Twist Prompts for Writers: Writing Ideas for Bending Your Stories in New Directions\u003c\/a\u003e (Digital Guide) Have you hit a wall on your work-in-progress? Maybe you know where you want your characters to end up, but don't know how to get them there. Or, the story feels a little stale but you still believe in it. Adding a plot twist might be just the solution. Plot twists can spin your story in a new direction and keep your readers turning the pages to see what happens next. With this collection of 40 plot twist prompts from Senior WD Editor Robert Lee Brewer, you'll be able to experiment to see which plot twist works best for your story. Alternatively, if you've been experiencing writer's block, use one of the prompts to begin a new tale. Either way, your story will thank you. ($9.99 value)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/how-to-add-tension-to-your-scenes-q0717\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/how-to-add-tension-to-your-scenes-q0717\"\u003eHow to Add Tension to Your Scenes\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA mystery or thriller becomes a page-turner when scenes are packed with tension. Not just above-the-surface plot developments, but inside characters, too. In this presentation, author James Scott Bell shows what you can do to ratchet up the tension in any scene you write. You'll come away with an understanding of scene structure, the \"fear factor,\" dialogue as weapon, how to get into a scene at the best moment, and how to leave a scene so a reader must turn the page! ($79.99 value)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/how-to-write-an-opening-that-pulls-the-reader-in\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/how-to-write-an-opening-that-pulls-the-reader-in\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Write an Opening That Pulls the Reader In\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar) \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this OnDemand Webinar, Wanda M. Morris delves into the elements that make a great opening to your story or novel. 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Her freelance articles and essays have been published in hundreds of publications, including: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eScientific American\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWriter’s Digest Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Washington Post,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and many more. 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($79.99 value) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/products\/10-forensic-faux-pas-how-to-get-away-with-murder\" title=\"10 Forensic Faux Pas \u0026amp; How to Get Away With Murder!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e10 Forensic Faux Pas \u0026amp; How to Get Away With Murder!\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): Have you ever wondered if coroners really eat sandwiches while doing autopsies? Or if wearing a low-cut dress and high heels to the scene of a crime is sanitary? Walk away knowing when to authenticate or fabricate your crime fiction. During this OnDemand webinar, Jennifer Dornbush will explore 10 common forensic faux pas you can turn into writing tricks that elevate your story, while still making it believable and entertaining. 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($79.99 value)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Speculative Realities for Dystopian Times\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/speculative-realities-for-dystopian-times\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSpeculative Realities for Dystopian Times\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): In this OnDemand Webinar, Alexander Weinstein explores ways to use the material of our daily lived reality to create fantastical worlds, otherworldly settings, and futuristic landscapes. He demonstrates writing techniques that will allow you to use your own experiences of love, parenthood, heartbreak, and joy to create the hearts of characters who live in slightly (or vastly) more surreal landscapes than this one. ($79.99 value)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/how-to-give-your-sci-fi-or-fantasy-universe-a-lived-in-feel\" title=\"How to Give Your Sci-Fi or Fantasy Universe a Lived-In Feel\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Give Your Sci-Fi or Fantasy Universe a Lived-In Feel\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): World-building is a special challenge in SFF literature because it’s easy to slide into something that feels artificial and ‛made up.’ But getting that ‛lived-in’ feel is easier than you think. One problem with creating fictional universes is verisimilitude—getting a believable, ‛lived-in’ feeling. But there are a few simple rules to follow that will help. In this OnDemand Webinar, Jeff looks at avoiding shmeeping, revealing imperfections, and more. ($79.99 value)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Magical Worlds, Imaginative Realities, and Worldbuilding in Short Fiction\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/magical-worlds-imaginative-realities-and-worldbuilding-in-short-fiction\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMagical Worlds, Imaginative Realities, and Worldbuilding in Short Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): In this OnDemand Webinar, we explore the craft of worldbuilding. From capturing the hometowns and cities we know, to the wild and magical worlds of speculative worldbuilding, the ability to vividly portray setting is an essential element of storytelling. Instructor Alexander Weinstein discusses strategies for making your settings come alive as well as the pitfalls of worldbuilding. ($79.99 value)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/need-a-future-look-at-the-past\" title=\"Need a Future? Look at the Past\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNeed a Future? Look at the Past\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar):  In this OnDemand webinar, Jeff Somers discusses how to use real history as a template for your futures (and even your fantasy settings), and how to spot the Constants that never change even when technology surpasses them, and how using these Constants grounds your universe in ways readers can identify with, increasing their sense of verisimilitude and their suspension of disbelief. ($79.99 value)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Writer's Digest November\/December 2021 Digital Edition\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/magazine-issues\/products\/writers-digest-november-december-2021-digital-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWriter's Digest November\/December 2021 Digital Edition\u003c\/a\u003e (Digital Edition): Sometimes writing contains magic and sometimes the act of putting words on the page itself feels like magic, especially when the words come easily. In this issue, we shine a light on both. From articles that help writers find the technique that will bring their writing to life to articles and interviews with authors who’ve created systems of magic in the worlds they’ve created, this issue aims to give writers of all genres the tools to tap into all of the magic they can create. 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He’s been selected Humorist of the Month by the Erma Bombeck Workshop, nominated twice Gag Cartoonist of the Year by National Cartoonist Society. He’s written for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe NY Times, The New Yorker, SPY magazine, MAD magazine, McSweeney’s, Reader’s Digest, Points In Case, Playboy, National Lampoon, American Bystander,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and many others. His new book is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Complete Book of Cat Names (That Your Cat Won't Answer to, Anyway)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, published by W.W. Norton \u0026amp; Countrymen Press.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Shatz\u003c\/strong\u003e wrote \u003cem\u003eComedy Writing Secrets\u003c\/em\u003e (3rd ed) and is an award-winning psychology professor at Ohio University-Zanesville. 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For additional inspiration, we've included two original \u003cem\u003eWriter's Digest\u003c\/em\u003e digital guides, \u003cem\u003eThe Ultimate Guide of Writer’s Digest Writing Prompts: 450+ Ideas to Feed Your Creativity \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e A Year of Writing Advice. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/finding-the-story-in-moments-of-helplessness\" title=\"Finding the Story in Moments of Helplessness OnDemand Webinar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFinding the Story in Moments of Helplessness\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): Facing sudden, shocking, or unexpected events forces characters to resort to levels of understanding and behavior often long buried, suppressed, denied, or simply unconscious. In this OnDemand webinar, award-winning author David Corbett guides participants through the process of exploring those critical moments of helplessness, examining the habits and compromises that result, and discovering the underlying stories that result. ($79.99 value)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Top Ten Mistakes Authors Make When Writing Stories OnDemand Webinar\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/top-ten-mistakes-authors-make-when-writing-stories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Top Ten Mistakes Authors Make When Writing Stories\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): Over the last 15 years, Richard Thomas has been a writer, editor, teacher, and publisher. So that means he's read a lot of short stories, novellas, and novels. There are several common mistakes that authors make—whether they've been writing for one year or 20, whether they're writing short stories or novels. In this OnDemand webinar, he talks about the top ten mistakes authors make, and how you can avoid those pitfalls. ($79.99 value)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Body, Mind, and Soul: Depth in Your Storytelling OnDemand Webinar\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/products\/body-mind-and-soul-depth-in-your-storytelling?_pos=4\u0026amp;_sid=dd5ee4a84\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Body, Mind, and Soul: Depth in Your Storytelling\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): When you write a story, it can work on several levels. Some stories are just for entertainment, there are no expectations of depth. Some have an emotional element that can go deeper, allowing you to connect and feel something, to be moved or horrified or filled with wonder. And then there are the stories that blow your mind, staying with you, an intellectual component that makes you think. In this OnDemand webinar, Richard Thomas discusses how you can do that, so your work can appeal to all three kinds of audiences. ($79.99 value) \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/propelling-narratives-forward-the-dynamics-of-engaging-storytelling\" title=\"Propelling Narratives Forward: The Dynamics of Engaging Storytelling OnDemand Webinar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePropelling Narratives Forward: The Dynamics of Engaging Storytelling\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDive into the art of propulsive storytelling, where narratives are crafted with a compelling momentum that keeps readers irresistibly hooked from start to finish. In this OnDemand webinar, Jennifer Givhan explores the balance between rich details and driving action, ensuring immersive world building while urging readers to turn the page.($79.99 value)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Anatomy of a Compelling (and Effective) Story OnDemand Webinar\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/anatomy-of-a-compelling-and-effective-story\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Anatomy of a Compelling (and Effective) Story\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): What makes a compelling and effective story? In this OnDemand webinar, Estelle Erasmus uses examples from great stories, essays, and books and break them down to show what works and why and what makes a road into storytelling that resonates with the reader, and offers writing advice from herself and authors she's had on her Freelance Writing Direct podcast. Regardless of genre, this will help any writer with a story to tell. ($79.99 value) \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/products\/visual-storytelling-how-to-write-compelling-and-visual-fiction?_pos=6\u0026amp;_sid=dd5ee4a84\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Visual Storytelling: How to Write Compelling and Visual Fiction OnDemand Webinar\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Visual Storytelling: How to Write Compelling and Visual Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): Want to write a story with scenes that keep the reader turning the pages? In this OnDemand webinar, Chris Mooney—hailed as \"one of the best thriller writers working today\" by Lee Child and \"a wonderful writer\" by Michael Connelly—discusses the techniques used by screenwriters, that can be used in fiction to create compelling scenes and characters. ($79.99 value)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Humor Your Readers Can Visualize: How to Make Writing Funnier OnDemand Webinar\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/humor-your-readers-can-visualize-how-to-make-writing-funnier\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHumor Your Readers Can Visualize: How to Make Writing Funnier\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): The most potent humor is creative, unexpected, and visual. Although writers are restricted to using words to be funny, a cartoonist and psychologist explain how concepts from their respective disciplines can help writers create more effective, engaging humor. Some of the principles discussed in this OnDemand webinar include relatability, exaggeration, simplification, and aggressive editing. ($79.99 value)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/magazine-issues\/products\/writers-digest-september-october-2021-digital-edition\" title=\"Writer's Digest September\/October 2021 Digital Edition\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWriter's Digest September\/October 2021\u003c\/a\u003e (Digital Edition): Standout Storytelling is the lifeblood of most creative writing, from short stories and poetry to novels and memoirs, and it’s the theme of our September\/October 2021 issue. This issue features a curated selection of features and articles to inform and inspire writers of all types on their quest to write better and share their stories. ($7.99 value) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Writer's Digest July\/August 2023 Digital Edition\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/magazine-issues\/products\/writers-digest-july-august-2023-digital-edition\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Writer's Digest July\/August 2023\u003c\/a\u003e (Digital Edition): Structure is an oft-discussed topic when it comes to writing books, with different writing instructors amplifying the version they see as most effective. From the three-act structure to the hero’s journey and more, structure can help you write your story and ensure readers get the reading experience they deserve. But there are other ways, less traditional ways, to consider structure too, including how something visually looks on the page, how authors structure their writing lives, and books whose settings take place in a single structure. This issue explores all these and more. ($7.99 value) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/pdf-downloads\/products\/the-ultimate-guide-of-writer-s-digest-writing-prompts-450-ideas-to-feed-your-creativity\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Ultimate Guide of Writer’s Digest Writing Prompts: 450+ Ideas to Feed Your Creativity Digital Guide\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e The Ultimate Guide of Writer’s Digest Writing Prompts: 450+ Ideas to Feed Your Creativity\u003c\/a\u003e (Digital Guide): In The Ultimate Guide of Writer’s Digest Writing Prompts, you’ll find hundreds of writing prompts to help you at any stage of the writing process. Whether you just want to write a quick paragraph on a random topic for a daily creativity outlet or are looking for ideas about creating a new character for your novel, the prompts in this PDF will offer you a match to help start the fire in your pen. ($19.99 value) \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/pdf-downloads\/products\/a-year-of-writing-advice\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"A Year of Writing Advice Digital Guide\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eA Year of Writing Advice\u003c\/a\u003e (Digital Guide): \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile there’s no shortage of writing advice, it’s often scattered around—a piece of advice here, words of wisdom there. And in the moments when you most need writing advice, what you find might not resonate with you or speak to the issue you’re dealing with. In \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Year of Writing Advice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, the editors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWriter’s Digest\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e have gathered thoughts, musings, and yes, advice from 365 authors in dozens of genres to help you on your writing journey. 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If you don't drop the reader into the inciting incident - and make it as gripping as possible - an agent - and a reader - will put down your book. The key is structure - what to show, when to show it, and what not to show. In this OnDemand webinar Chris Mooney explains how to do this and, most importantly, how to avoid the common pitfalls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTOR BIO:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHailed as “one of the best thriller writers working today” by Lee Child and “a wonderful writer” by Michael Connelly, \u003cstrong\u003eChris Mooney\u003c\/strong\u003e is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eA Walk in My Combat Boots\u003c\/em\u003e, written with James Patterson. His other books include \u003cem\u003eER Nurses\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBlood World\u003c\/em\u003e. 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Sometimes your reader has to solve a puzzle, and sometimes you're trying to trick them. Jaime Lynn Hendricks discusses which novels have done it well and gives insights on where and how often to place clues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINSTRUCTOR BIO: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaime Lynn Hendricks'\u003c\/strong\u003e debut novel, \u003cem\u003eFinding Tessa\u003c\/em\u003e, was called \"an anxiety-fueled ride rife with unexpected left turns\" by\u003cem\u003e Publishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, and won a \"Best of 2021\" in the debut category from \u003cem\u003eSuspense Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eIt Could Be Anyone \u003c\/em\u003ewas described as \"Riveting from its opening scene\" by bestselling author Robyn Harding. 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Some story ideas simply can't be contained to a single novel, but when finishing a single book is such a challenge in its own right, the prospect of writing an entire series can seem daunting. Keeping track of your storylines, creating compelling character arcs, and maintaining an engaging pace are just a few of the challenges an author might encounter when working on a long-term project like a series. With this bundle, you can \u003cstrong\u003esave 91%\u003c\/strong\u003e on essential wisdom from published, best-selling series-writing authors spanning the Mystery\/Thriller to YA genres. 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($79.99 value) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/creating-nonstop-plotting-in-commercial-fiction\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCreating Nonstop Plotting in Commercial Fiction\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): Mickey Spillane said people don’t read books to get to the middle. Our job as authors is to grab readers by the lapels and speed them through the book from start to finish with nary a pause between. This OnDemand webinar presents the elements that writers can use to create and maintain relentless momentum throughout their books. ($79.99 value)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/all-products\/products\/master-pacing-how-secrets-twists-and-foreshadowing-amp-things-up\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaster Pacing: How Secrets, Twists, and Foreshadowing Amp Things Up\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): This OnDemand webinar discusses what works in mystery, suspense, and thriller to keep the reader engaged and turning pages. Sometimes your reader has to solve a puzzle, and sometimes you're trying to trick them. Jaime Lynn Hendricks discusses which novels have done it well and gives insights on where and how often to place clues. ($79.99 value)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Lay the Groundwork for Writing a Series from the First Book\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/products\/how-to-lay-the-groundwork-for-writing-a-series-from-the-first-book\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Lay the Groundwork for Writing a Series from the First Book\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): In this OnDemand Webinar, writers learn how to lay the foundation in their first book to set up a novel series. C. Hope Clark, creator of FundsForWriters.com and author of three different mystery novel series, shares her tips and tricks for writing that first novel that will (hopefully) beget many more. ($79.99 value)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/products\/creating-engaging-character-arcs-in-the-novel-and-novel-series\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCreating Engaging Character Arcs in the Novel and Novel Series\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): At the heart of any great story are great characters, and great characters have engaging character arcs. In this session, award-winning author C. Hope Clark will share effective strategies for creating compelling character arcs in the novel as well as in a series of novels. ($79.99 value)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Keep Readers Engaged\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/products\/how-to-keep-readers-engaged\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHow to Keep Readers Engaged\u003c\/a\u003e (OnDemand Webinar): If you want to get an agent interested in your book, you've got to keep them interested, which is why the first few pages of your novel are critical. If you don't drop the reader into the inciting incident - and make it as gripping as possible - an agent - and a reader - will put down your book. The key is structure - what to show, when to show it, and what not to show. In this OnDemand webinar Chris Mooney explains how to do this and, most importantly, how to avoid the common pitfalls. 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($79.99 value) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/products\/writers-digest-january-february-2022-digital-edition?_pos=137\u0026amp;_sid=2bfe20b33\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWriter's Digest January\/February 2022\u003c\/a\u003e (Digital Edition): A new year means a new opportunity to evaluate what’s working and what’s not. In this issue of Writer’s Digest, we offer advice and inspiration to set writers up for a successful year of writing no matter their goals. Whether it’s to finish writing their first book, improve their writing, find an agent, or learn to make better business decisions, this collection of articles will help writers find success in 2022. ($7.99 value)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/writersdigestshop.com\/collections\/pdf-downloads\/products\/a-year-of-writing-advice\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eA Year of Writing Advice\u003c\/a\u003e (Digital Guide): While there’s no shortage of writing advice, it’s often scattered around—a piece of advice here, words of wisdom there. And in the moments when you most need writing advice, what you find might not resonate with you or speak to the issue you’re dealing with. In A Year of Writing Advice, the editors of Writer’s Digest have gathered thoughts, musings, and yes, advice from 365 authors in dozens of genres to help you on your writing journey. 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In this issue, we hope to celebrate the wonder of writing and how writing can evoke a sense of wonder in readers of all ages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 22.5pt 0in 22.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #333333; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eFeatures Include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 22.5pt 0in 22.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #333333; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThe Annual Agent Roundup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #333333; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Consistently one of our most popular features, the Annual Agent Roundup showcases 20+ literary agents who are open to submissions along with their preferences and details for how writers can query them. By Amy Jones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 22.5pt 0in 22.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #333333; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eThe WD Interview: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: black; mso-color-alt: windowtext; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eJesse Q. Sutanto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #333333; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #333333; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e The bestselling author of the \u003ci\u003eDial A for Aunties\u003c\/i\u003e series sat down with WD to talk about her August 2024 suspense novel, \u003ci\u003eYou’ll Never Be Me\u003c\/i\u003e. By Amy Jones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 22.5pt 0in 22.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #333333; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eEveryday Wonder: How to Mine Awe From the Mundane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #333333; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e: Sarah Chauncey offers 5 techniques (with examples) for how to evoke wonder of commonplace experiences in your writing. 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By Elizabeth Sims\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; margin: 22.5pt 0in 22.5pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #333333; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eFrom Ordinary to Extraordinary:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; color: #333333; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e Unveil the hidden beauty in facts and transform your nonfiction with the power of wonder. By Ryan G. 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In this live webinar, she’ll dive deep into the processes to help writers come to the negotiation table well-informed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT YOU’LL LEARN:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe common paths of book-to-film\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA checklist of pitch materials an author needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to recognize a scam when you see one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe differences between option and shopping agreements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow book-to-film rights get sold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the process works if you’re self-published or unagented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA case study and other out-of-the-box paths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits (and warning signs) of book contests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for authors and screenwriters collaborating together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow writing partnerships work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHO SHOULD ATTEND:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthors who are looking to sell their book-to-film rights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreenwriters who want to adapt books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters who want to understand the filmmaking process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters who are afraid of getting scammed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters looking for resources to learn the business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters wanting to maximize the success of their novels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters who want to challenge themselves to write in a different medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/d36ai2hkxl16us.cloudfront.net\/course-uploads\/5b1efce1-664c-4ec6-bf83-295d6846afdb\/pa4cy04m355i-jeanne-bowerman-WDC_150.jpg\" data-image=\"eqkesvp08sof\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pipelineartists.com\/author\/jeanne-veillette-bowerman\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeanne Veillette Bowerman\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a Senior Executive at Pipeline Media Group and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookpipeline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBook Pipeline\u003c\/a\u003e, Editor-in-Chief of Pipeline Artists, co-host of the Pipeline Artists original podcast, \"\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.recklesscreativespodcast.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReckless Creatives\u003c\/a\u003e,\" former Editor-in-Chief of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eScript\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emagazine and a former Senior Editor at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eWriter's Digest\u003c\/em\u003e. Her\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eScript\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecolumn \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.scriptmag.com\/author\/jeannevb\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBalls of Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\" was selected as recommended reading by Universal Writers Program. A compilation of her articles is now available—\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/writersstore.com\/products\/balls-of-steel-the-screenwriter-s-mindset-digital-guide\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBalls of Steel: The Screenwriter's Mindset\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. She is also a partner at\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fringepublishers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFringe Press\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand Co-Founder and moderator of the weekly Twitter screenwriters’ chat, #Scriptchat. She wrote the narrative adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II\u003c\/em\u003e, with its author, Douglas A. Blackmon, former senior national correspondent of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eand has now ventured into writing historical fiction. 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In this session, fan-favorite Hank Phillipi Ryan teaches writers how to harness the secret powers of the three-act structure to write more engaging stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is USA Today bestselling author of 15 thrillers, winning five Agathas and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award, as well as 37 EMMYs for television investigative reporting. Her newest novel is the page-turning standalone ONE WRONG WORD – a twisty non-stop story of gaslighting, manipulation, and murder. She is host of CRIME TIME on A Mighty Blaze, as well as co-host of THE BACK ROOM and FIRST CHAPTER FUN. 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