The heart of your story is in the hero's growth as a person. Learn how to start plotting the RIGHT story from your very first draft by digging deep into WHAT is holding your protagonist back and WHY they choose to become their best self. Sue's techniques break down storytelling in simple, intuitive ways that traditional writing methods often muddy. Stop wasting time spinning your creative wheels and start writing stories readers will remember... WITHOUT having to rewrite the story a million times.
π₯ JOIN ME in Las Vegas! (In person π€, all genres welcome!)
I am SUPER excited to share that I will be presenting TWO workshops IN PERSON for the 2025 Las Vegas Writers Group conference. π π©βπ« Want a peek at my workshops? ππ (You can see the full in-person schedule here and the virtual sessions schedule here.) π¬βοΈ I'm also offering a limited number of 15-minute 1:1 consultations, called "Blue Pencil Reviews" for the romance writers in attendance. (Each attendee gets to choose up to 2 of these sessions, included with your ticket.) β¨ Both of my workshops will be brand new for nearly all of you. (There's a tiny handful of people who have previously seen The 8-Scene Story Setup, and it has gotten a glow-up since then!) When: April 3-5, 2025 (Thursday-Saturday) Who it's for: Writers of all genres who want to improve your craft, sharpen your business skills, and network with publishing professionals βWhere (click!): The Orleans hotel in Las Vegas, NV βRegistration (click!): $549 - price goes up on March 1st! π USE CODE LVWC2025 for 10% off registration through January 31st!! π Registration for this 3-day writing conference is open right now and costs $549 ($499 for LVWG members). If you register before January 31, you can get 10% off your ticket with the code LVWC2025. π« Your Registration Includes:
π Two notes: β You'll need to book your room at the hotel separately, but there is a group pricing block if you register early enough. β I think you can register for individual days, but I don't have those details. π For any questions like those, please go to the conference site and find their contact info. β The list of speakers is π€― seriously top notch. You'll get face time with publishers, agents, editors, coaches, legal specialists, and so many more standout experts in the publishing space. π€©ππ₯° It's been a loooong time since I taught at an in-person event, and I cannot wait to finally get to see some of you in person!! π A few weeks from now, I'll tell you more about the workshops I'm teaching at the conference. For now, though, if you think you might want to attend, learn more about the 2025 Las Vegas Writers Group Conference and decide if you want to lock in that 10% discount by January 31st!
β Sue Brown-Moore Story Revision Coach for writers of character-driven fiction βWebsite | Instagram | Facebookβ β β π° Need some help right now? π This stuff is like downloading my brain into your writing process! β π (click!) β π Build a Breakthrough Backstory for your heroβ β πͺ The Story Snapshot Method: Plan your hero's story (without plotting) in under 60 minutes β βοΈ ELEV8 your prose & Learn to Line Edit Like a Pro (in 8 straightforward stages) β |
Sue Brown-Moore
The heart of your story is in the hero's growth as a person. Learn how to start plotting the RIGHT story from your very first draft by digging deep into WHAT is holding your protagonist back and WHY they choose to become their best self. Sue's techniques break down storytelling in simple, intuitive ways that traditional writing methods often muddy. Stop wasting time spinning your creative wheels and start writing stories readers will remember... WITHOUT having to rewrite the story a million times.
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