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Whether you want to write your novel, perfect your screenplay, or craft your memoir, Writer’s Digest University can help you get your writing career underway. Our expert instructors will provide advice, specific instruction, real-world experience, expertise, and the motivation and drive to help you achieve your goals.
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Our writing online workshops cover every aspect of writing, from how to get started all the way to getting your writing published. Writer’s Digest University features writing classes online for every skill level of writer and our professional instructors are dedicated to helping you achieve your writing goals.
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How to Hook an Agent: Queries and Beyond!
January 30
Join agent Katie Shea Boutillier as she explores exactly what agents are looking for in clients. From the query letter to the book concept to the author's brand, and to overall career expectations/goals. It's good to know what to expect as you begin your relationship with your agent. To gain trust in each other and to see out your ultimate goal.
Novel Writing Virtual Conference
January 24 - 26
Writer's Digest University is pleased to present an exclusive virtual conference for novel writers! Our Novel Writing Virtual Conference will provide expert insights from SEVEN award-winning and best-selling authors on the finer points of how to write a novel. Experience the education, camaraderie, and opportunities provided by a live writing conference without ever having to leave your home!
Finding the Flaws: Writing Dimensional, Dynamic Characters
January 23
Life is messy and filled with messy people.
If our stories are populated with perfect characters who get everything handed to them, they’ll make for rather boring reads. Because audiences want—no, need—flawed characters. Readers crave the imperfect, complicated protagonists who experience real growth and development across the span of a narrative.
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