
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. Youโre finally ready to start writing that book you know youโve 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, youโll 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, youโll find plenty of simple, actionable steps you can take right now to set yourself up a smoother, less painful drafting experience.

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Hillary DePiano is a playwright, fiction and non-fiction writer who loves writing of all kinds except for writing bios like this.



