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K-Drama Inspirations to Maximize Your Story with Piper J. Drake

February 14, 2023April 3, 2023WtO Admin

Asian dramas have become incredibly popular, K-dramas in particular. They hook viewers and create a voracious fan base. Why? The plots, characters, and settings have a fresh feel – just enough commonality to give readers an anchor while they’re introduced to elements that are new and different from what they’ve previously experienced. [...]

What To Do If You F%#! Up – Avoiding the #AuthorsBehavingBadly Tag

January 21, 2023March 4, 2023Writing the Other

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a writer of fiction will, in the course of their career, screw up. A truth not universally acknowledged is that authors can recover from a screw up, even a highly public one, by avoiding specific behaviors that do nothing but escalate and make the situation worse. Nisi Shawl and K. Tempest Bradford will break down what authors should not do and advise on what they should do, instead. [...]

Non-Linear Story Structures from Non-Western Traditions | Webinar 2023

January 21, 2023February 21, 2023WtO Admin

Western storytelling traditions decree that a linear structure (along with the three act structure, the hero’s journey, and a rising self-esteem arc) are mandatory features of any satisfying story. This is Western-centric silliness. In this webinar, author Henry Lien will explore non-linear structures, specifically cyclic and nested structures, using examples from non-Western stories and films. [...]

Should Authors Write Characters Different From Themselves? Webinar 2023

January 21, 2023March 4, 2023WtO Admin

Though framed as a yes or no question, the answer to this is complicated and complex. In this 4 hour webinar we’ll give you the answer. [...]

Holiday sale 25 percent off on demand classes

Holiday Sale: 25% Off On Demand Classes

November 25, 2022Writing the Other

To celebrate the holiday season we’re offering 25% off all On Demand videos starting today and ending December 31, 2022. [...]

NaNo Prep 2022: The Friend, The Lover, and The Enemy – Mastering Key Relationship Arcs

September 2, 2022October 22, 2022WtO Admin

Join author Piper J. Drake for an exploration into the relationships between principal characters and how those relationship arcs can be developed into dynamic and evolving connections to engage readers and drive plot forward. [...]

NaNo Prep 2022: Worldbuilding Workshop

September 2, 2022October 7, 2022WtO Admin

In this workshop, authors Piper J. Drake and Alethea Kontis will guide you through short writing exercises that will help you dive into aspects of your world that writers often overlook, but that impact your story and characters in major ways. [...]

NaNo Prep 2022: Character Workshop

September 2, 2022October 7, 2022WtO Admin

Gearing up for NaNoWriMo 2022? Before you put words to page, get to know your main character/s better in this Preptober workshop with authors Piper J. Drake and Alethea Kontis. [...]

Building Inclusive Worlds Scholarship Fundraiser

July 11, 2022July 9, 2022Writing the Other

As you know, Bob, fighting oppression and colonialist frameworks happens on multiple fronts, including in art. Narratives are one of the most powerful ways to shape how humans view and interact with each other, for good or for ill. We’re invested in “for good”. [...]

Special Offer: $150 Off Building Inclusive Worlds & Research Skills Classes

July 8, 2022July 8, 2022Writing the Other

Worldbuilding for speculative fiction and games can be a daunting task, especially when it requires research in order to avoid replicating colonialist structures and viewpoints. That’s why we’re offering a special discount on our next two courses. [...]