The Weekend will cover all crucial aspects of writing a book:
Friday evening – We’ll talk about the first steps… How do you start? Decide what kind of book do you want to write? Are you going to self-publish, or try for a traditional publisher? How to do your research, and ensure that what you’re writing is what publishers are looking for. How to target an agent or publisher. Tips for self-publishing.
Saturday – We’ll spend the day working with the 3-Act Structure. We’ll learn about beat sheets and how to construct a storyboard—basically, a road map for your story. We’ll discuss all the critical turning points for any novel, and find out how to avoid the notorious sagging middle. By the end of the day, you should have a solid framework for your story. All that’s left for you to do is to go home and start writing.
Sunday – You’ve created a book. Now what? We’ll discuss next steps, and spend some time on self-editing. You will go home with a complete storyboard to use at help you create your book.
During the retreat you will receive feedback from Brenda and benefit from the group discussions of ideas and storytelling.
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