![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...
by Hillary DePiano | Oct 24, 2025 | Announcements, Classes and Workshops
Registration opens today for my in-person writing workshop at the Linden Library on Creative Non-Fiction. While this event is free, you do need to register ahead of time to attend so please make sure to do that on the events page here. Register Now
Hillary DePiano is a playwright, fiction and non-fiction writer who loves writing of all kinds except for writing bios like this.
