From 10:00 am until 1:00 pm
At West Branch Regional Library
1425 Chaffee Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32221
Janice Hardy is the award-winning author and founder of Fiction University, where she helps writers improve their craft and navigate the crazy world of publishing. She teaches writing workshops across the country, and her blog has been recognized as a Top Writing Blog by Writer’s Digest. When she’s not writing about writing, she spins tales of adventure for both teens and adults, and firmly believes that doing terrible things to her characters makes them more interesting. She loves talking with writers and readers and encourages questions of all types—even the weird ones. Find out more about her and her books at https://www.Fiction-University.com or https://www.JaniceHardy.com
In Person and on Zoom
Creating Stronger Conflicts in Your Novel, the romance specific version
At the heart of every story is conflict. It's so central to good storytelling, that without it, you have no story. But despite its importance, it's not always easy to find the conflict in an idea. In this workshop, you'll examine what "conflict" really means and how to find the right conflict for your story. You'll learn to identify the different types of conflict, how to use internal and external conflicts to plot, and how to tell if you need a character arc or not. You'll also explore the most common reason for missing or weak conflict in a story and hear tips on how to fix them.
Ten Ways to Kick Your Writing Up a Notch
It's not uncommon for writers to hit a point where their writing is good, but not great. All they need is a little help to push their skills to the next level, but they're not always sure how to get that push. In this workshop, writers will learn ten ways to improve their writing skills and stories to take their novels from nice to "Wow!”.
