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Rally of Writers: Character Desire

LCC Conference Center 5708 Cornerstone Dr., Lansing

Romance novels have given a whole different connotation to the word “desire,” but desire in literature doesn’t have anything to do with intimate relationships or lust. Instead, think of desire as the motivation, goals, wants, etc. Without it, there is no character growth, no forward movement of plot, no obstacles to be overcome. Struggling with…

$112

Show, Don’t Tell: Using Deep POV to Hook Your Reader

Maestro 261 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo

We've all heard the "show, don't tell" admonition. But what exactly does it mean? And if you've already said your protagonist was afraid because she heard a scary noise under the bed, why isn't that enough? In this presentation, we'll learn the difference between showing and telling, see how to get deep into your characters'…

Free