Escape the Plot Forest 2025

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20+ hours of intensive craft training from 37 expert teachers. This is the real deal: a five-day writing education that thousands of serious authors keep coming back to (for the past six years).

Attendees describe this as ‘drinking from a fire hose’ – and they mean it as the highest compliment. You’ll study with teachers like Jennie Nash, Tim Grahl, James Blatch (Self-Publishing Formula), and Savannah Gilbo who have a gift for distilling the complex into clear, actionable craft advice.

Whether you are still working on your first book, or you’re working hard to make the next novel your break-out success, the best way you can improve your craft is by learning new plotting skills from a wide range of authors — and getting re-inspired.

Escape the Plot Forest is your expert training program, your five-day creative writing “degree.”

Each day of the event contains lessons on planning your novel, from building the foundations of the story to adding in complications like genre-specific plot points, amazing scenes, and compelling characters. The summit will close with talks about building a plan for your writing life and reflecting on everything you’ve learned.

Registration: Free or upgrade $87 Watch the full event whenever you want + get the event as a private podcast audio feed + book of transcripts + bonuses from speakers