Setting Yourself Up for Writing Success: Preparing to Write a Book

Presenter: Hillary DePiano

4 Weeks

February 2 – 27, 2026
$30 (Free for RWO General Members)
Forum Workshop

Overview

This is it. Youโ€™re finally ready to start writing that book you know youโ€™ve got inside you. But where do you start? Join author Hillary DePiano for a crash course in novel prep. From research, characters and brainstorming scenes to story structure and organization, youโ€™ll have everything you need to jump into your story with confidence. Whether you prefer to outline your story ahead of time or wing it as you go, youโ€™ll find plenty of simple, actionable steps you can take right now to set yourself up a smoother, less painful drafting experience.

4 Week Workshop Feb 2 - Feb 27, 2026 Setting Yourself Up for Writing Success Preparing to Write a Book Presented by Hillary DePiano Hosted by RomanceWritersOnline.org
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