The new year is barely a few days old but I’ve already got a whole slate of classes lined up for 2026 that I can’t wait to share with you!
We’ve got lots of brand new classes I’ve never taught before coming up (and some I’ve only ever taught in person and never online) and I think you’ll find a lot of great stuff. Both the Script Writing secrets and Scene and Sequel are classes people have specifically asked me to start teaching that I have a feeling will be a big hit!
I’ve also got three Zoom classes mixed in with the text classes.
While it’s tempting to wait until the last minute, several a maximum number of participants so if you’re eyeing any of them, make sure you secure your spot before they fill up!
Quick tip that I’m teaching at RWO twice this year and RWO members get workshops free so if you become a member, Join before my workshop and it’ll not only pay for both workshops, you’ll also get all their other workshops for the year included for the same price!
Also note that both my workshops at CRW are Members Only this year, but if you join then you’ll not only get both of my workshops for one low price, you’ll also get all the other classes and benefits that membership includes.
Anyway, here is my 2026 schedule….
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. You’re finally ready to start writing that book you know you’ve got inside you. But where do you start? Join author Hillary[…]
Beginner writers all suffer the same challenges: passive characters, uneven pacing, meandering plot and the dreaded “Happy People in Happyland.” Readers crave active protagonists, characters who chase their goals and drive the story forward with the choices they make in the face of adversity. Non-stop action can be just as boring as a story where[…]
Just as characters need a goal to drive their story forward, us writers need a plan to focus our creative efforts. From drafting and revision to publication and beyond, writing is complex and setting realistic targets can be complicated and highly personal. A good writing goal isn’t just S.M.A.R.T., it’s tailored to your specific process[…]
You’re a real wizard with words but computer stuff? Not so much. Whether you’ve got a long neglected website or never really set up a proper web presence, author, e-commerce expert and big honkin’ nerd Hillary DePiano is here to show you easy ways to get more out of the tools you’ve already got… even[…]
Have you ever noticed that your best writing ideas always seem to come when you’re nowhere near a keyboard? Stuck in traffic, doing the dishes, folding the laundry… if only there was a way to write hands-free! Fortunately writing with voice-to-text has never been easier or more accessible. Writing with your voice can be faster[…]
(limited to 25 people) Prerequisite: Must have a story idea you are interested in developing. Stories don’t only come from novels. We see them at the movies, on our TV screens, live on stage or in our favorite video games and comics. As novelists in the modern world, our competition for readers’ attention often isn’t[…]
Advanced Self-Publishing Aug 3- Aug 14, 2026 Hearts Through History [Forum Workshop] There’s never been a better or easier time to self-publish or be an indie author! But the market is crowded and there’s a big difference between doing it and doing it right! Author Hillary DePiano hasn’t just self-published over three dozen titles for[…]
2 Week Online Workshop Beginner writers all suffer the same challenges: passive characters, uneven pacing, meandering plot and the dreaded “Happy People in Happyland.” Readers crave active protagonists, characters who chase their goals and drive the story forward with the choices they make in the face of adversity. Non-stop action can be just as boring[…]
Save the Book: A Novel Approach to Writing Cinematically Presenter: Hillary DePiano October 10, 2025 2 pm EST 90 minutes $15 (Free for RWO General Members) Unlock your creativity and conquer writer’s block in this Zoom workshop on using scriptwriting tricks to take your novel to the next level! Draw on techniques used in theatre,[…]
Hillary DePiano is a playwright, fiction and non-fiction writer who loves writing of all kinds except for writing bios like this.
