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SUMMARY:Unlock the Power of Action and Reaction (Understanding Scene and Sequel)
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the Power of Action and Reaction\n(Understanding Scene and Sequel)\nAug 3- Aug 14\, 2026\n2 Week Online Workshop \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\nRegister Here\n\n $10 HHRW Members/$15 Non-Members
URL:https://www.hillarydepiano.com/event/scene-and-sequel/
LOCATION:Hearts Through History
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshops
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SUMMARY:Save the Book: A Novel Approach to Writing Cinematically [Zoom Workshop]
DESCRIPTION:Save the Book: A Novel Approach to Writing Cinematically\nPresenter: Hillary DePiano\nOctober 10\, 2026\n2 pm EST\n90 minutes\n$15 (Free for RWO General Members) \nUnlock your creativity and conquer writer’s block in this Zoom workshop on using scriptwriting tricks to take your novel to the next level! \nDraw on techniques used in theatre\, graphic novels\, video games\, TV and movies to think cinematically. In this workshop from playwright Hillary DePiano\, we’ll focus on visual storytelling\, crafting compelling characters and elevating your story into something audiences can cheer for. \nWhether you’re stuck in the middle of your first draft or looking for a way to give your latest revision an extra buff\, re-imagining your novel as a script can give you that fresh perspective you need to reignite your passion for your story\, untangle narrative issues and propel your book from boring to blockbuster. \n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.hillarydepiano.com/event/save-the-book-a-novel-approach-to-writing-cinematically/
LOCATION:Romance Writers Online
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