![Setting Better Creative Goals [Zoom Writing Workshop] at GSRW on March 28 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm EST](https://i0.wp.com/www.hillarydepiano.com/pages/wp-content/uploads/Goal-Setting-Workshop.png?resize=1080%2C675&ssl=1)
by Hillary DePiano | Mar 20, 2026 | Announcements, Classes and Workshops
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...
![Unlock the Power of Action and Reaction (Understanding Scene and Sequel) [Zoom Workshop] at New Jersey Romance Writers on March 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm](https://i0.wp.com/www.hillarydepiano.com/pages/wp-content/uploads/Zoom-Unlock-the-Power-of-Action-and-Reaction.png?resize=1080%2C675&ssl=1)
by Hillary DePiano | Mar 14, 2026 | Announcements, Classes and Workshops
$10 per person, free for NJRW members 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...
![Setting Yourself Up for Writing Success: Preparing to Write a Book [Forums Workshop] @ RWO from February 2 – February 27](https://i0.wp.com/www.hillarydepiano.com/pages/wp-content/uploads/Novel-Prep.png?resize=1080%2C675&ssl=1)
by Hillary DePiano | Jan 26, 2026 | Announcements, Classes and Workshops
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...
![Unlock the Power of Action and Reaction (Understanding Scene and Sequel) [2-Week Forum Workshop] starting Jan 19th at SavvyAuthors](https://i0.wp.com/www.hillarydepiano.com/pages/wp-content/uploads/Unlock-the-Power-of-Action-and-Reaction.png?resize=1080%2C675&ssl=1)
by Hillary DePiano | Jan 12, 2026 | Announcements, Classes and Workshops
SavvyAuthors Subscriber Member Pricing: $26.25 Basic Member Pricing: $30.00 Class Length 2 Weeks Beginner writers all suffer the same challenges: passive characters, uneven pacing, meandering plot and the dreaded “Happy People in Happyland.” Readers crave active...
by Hillary DePiano | Jan 5, 2026 | Announcements, Classes and Workshops
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...
Hillary DePiano is a playwright, fiction and non-fiction writer who loves writing of all kinds except for writing bios like this.
