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SUMMARY:Setting Better Creative Goals [Zoom Workshop]
DESCRIPTION: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 so you’re less likely to get overwhelmed or discouraged. From motivational tracking tools to long-term project planning\, this Zoom workshop will cover strategies not only for getting through your current project\, but also building your writing career book by book. \nGSRW members FREE / non-members $25 \n10:30 – 11:30AM (Pacific Time)
URL:https://www.hillarydepiano.com/event/setting-better-creative-goals-zoom-workshop/
LOCATION:Golden State Romance Writers
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SUMMARY:Unlock the Power of Action and Reaction (Understanding Scene and Sequel) [Zoom Workshop]
DESCRIPTION: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 nothing happens. Finding that balance between action and reaction is the key to writing a character driven story that’s full of delicious page turning tension. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll delve into scene structure and how understanding the cause-and-effect trajectory of your character’s journey not only strengthens your novel’s conflict and internal story logic\, but also means richer\, more three-dimensional characters. Whether you’re a discovery writer letting your characters take the reins or hardcore plotter writing to narrative goalposts\, you’ll find that understanding scene structure can be a key part of your prep process\, the secret to better flashlight drafting\, a gut check to guide your revision\, or a tool for diagnosing story issues and beating writer’s block. \n\n$10 per person\, free for NJRW members \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.hillarydepiano.com/event/unlock-the-power-of-action-and-reaction-understanding-scene-and-sequel-zoom-workshop/
LOCATION:New Jersey Romance Writers
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SUMMARY:Setting Yourself Up for Writing Success: Preparing to Write a Book
DESCRIPTION:Setting Yourself Up for Writing Success: Preparing to Write a Book\nPresenter: Hillary DePiano\n4 Weeks\nFebruary 2 – 27\, 2026\n$30 (Free for RWO General Members)\nForum Workshop\nOverview \nThis 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 DePiano for a crash course in novel prep. From research\, characters and brainstorming scenes to story structure and organization\, you’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\, you’ll find plenty of simple\, actionable steps you can take right now to set yourself up a smoother\, less painful drafting experience. \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.hillarydepiano.com/event/setting-yourself-up-for-writing-success-preparing-to-write-a-book/
LOCATION:Romance Writers Online
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshops
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SUMMARY:Unlock the Power of Action and Reaction (Understanding Scene and Sequel)
DESCRIPTION:SavvyAuthors Subscriber Member Pricing: $26.25\nBasic Member Pricing: $30.00\n\nClass Length 2 Weeks \nBeginner 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 nothing happens. Finding that balance between action and reaction is the key to writing a character driven story that’s full of delicious page turning tension. \nIn this workshop\, we’ll delve into scene structure and how understanding the cause-and-effect trajectory of your character’s journey not only strengthens your novel’s conflict and internal story logic\, but also means richer\, more three-dimensional characters. Whether you’re a discovery writer letting your characters take the reins or hardcore plotter writing to narrative goalposts\, you’ll find that understanding scene structure can be a key part of your prep process\, the secret to better flashlight drafting\, a gut check to guide your revision\, or a tool for diagnosing story issues and beating writer’s block. \n\nStart date Jan 19\, 2026 at 9:00 AM\nEnd date Feb 1\, 2026 at 4:00 PM\nRegistration ends Jan 21\, 2026\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.hillarydepiano.com/event/unlock-the-power-of-action-and-reaction-understanding-scene-and-sequel/
LOCATION:SavvyAuthors
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshops
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SUMMARY:Non-Fiction Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this workshop presented by Hillary DePiano on creative non-fiction and memoir writing!
URL:https://www.hillarydepiano.com/event/non-fiction-writing-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Get Stuff Done: Productivity and Goal Tracking for Writers
DESCRIPTION:You want to write more\, but there are only so many hours in a day. Everyone’s trying to do more with less time these days and writers are no exception. But there’s no one size fits all method because creative work isn’t always linear and we’re all unique with our own strengths and challenges. \nWhat you really need is a personal solution. A way to work with your brain instead of against it. That’s what this workshop is about: rethinking how you write best so you can go with your own individual flow. From day-to-day administrative tasks to juggling long-term goals\, we’ll cover simple tools and strategies the working writer can experiment with to keep the words flowing and their writing dreams on track. \n4-Week Online Workshop
URL:https://www.hillarydepiano.com/event/get-stuff-done-productivity-and-goal-tracking-for-writers/
LOCATION:Contemporary Romance Writers
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshops
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SUMMARY:Marketing Philosophy: Branding and building your author platform
DESCRIPTION:Though often used interchangeably\, both your author platform and your brand are essential tools for building a writing career. \nHow can a blog help you sell books? \nAre social sites like Twitter (X) and Facebook good for anything other than wasting time? \nAre there time-tested strategies that work no matter which platform is the latest fad? \nAuthor Hillary DePiano will show you how to make your online platforms work for you by building your audience\, marketing your work and growing your writing career…. even before the big book deal! \n4-Week Online Workshop
URL:https://www.hillarydepiano.com/event/marketing-philosophy-branding-and-building-your-author-platform/
LOCATION:Romance Writers Online
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshops
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SUMMARY:Revitalize Your Author Platform: Making the most out of your author website\, blog\, mailing list\, social media and more
DESCRIPTION: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 if you’re not even remotely tech savvy. From marketing essentials like building a website to tips for turning blog readers and social media followers into lifetime fans\, we’ll demystify the tech stuff and help take your writing career out of the dark ages! \n4-Week Online Workshop
URL:https://www.hillarydepiano.com/event/revitalize-your-author-platform-making-the-most-out-of-your-author-website-blog-mailing-list-social-media-and-more-2/
LOCATION:SavvyAuthors
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SUMMARY:Non-Fiction\, Freelance\, Blogging and other ways to get started with writing the real world
DESCRIPTION:If you love facts more than fiction\, author Hillary DePiano will be your guide to the many ways to distribute and share non-fiction writing. From earning money blogging and paid freelance gigs to publishing a book and sharing your knowledge with the world\, there’s never been a better time to share your expertise with readers around the world. \n2-Week Online Workshop
URL:https://www.hillarydepiano.com/event/non-fiction-freelance-blogging-and-other-ways-to-get-started-with-writing-the-real-world/
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SUMMARY:Revitalize Your Author Platform: Making the most out of your author website\, blog\, mailing list\, social media and more
DESCRIPTION:You’re a real wizard with words but computer stuff? Not so much. \nWhether 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 if you’re not even remotely tech savvy. \nFrom marketing essentials like building a website to tips for turning blog readers and social media followers into lifetime fans\, we’ll demystify the tech stuff and help take your writing career out of the dark ages! \n4-Week Online Workshop
URL:https://www.hillarydepiano.com/event/revitalize-your-author-platform-making-the-most-out-of-your-author-website-blog-mailing-list-social-media-and-more/
LOCATION:Romance Writers Online
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshops
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SUMMARY:Now What? Taking Your New Novel through Editing\, Publication and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:What happens after you finish writing a book? How exactly do you start a revision and discover your editing process? How do you know if you’re ready to hire an editor? How do you motivate yourself when faced with draft dread or editing blocks? How can you translate what you’ve accomplished so far into a professional writing career? \nFrom tips for finding beta readers\, exploration of traditional vs. self-publishing\, and strategies to motivate yourself to write the next thing while shopping the first\, author Hillary DePiano is here to walk you through the next steps. \n2-Week Online Workshop
URL:https://www.hillarydepiano.com/event/now-what-taking-your-new-novel-through-editing-publication-and-beyond/
LOCATION:SavvyAuthors
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshops
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