The Art of Melodrama by Autocrit
There’s nothing mellow about melodrama… but you’re about to discover why that’s no bad thing as storyteller Casey Jones takes us to the bleeding edge of bleeding hearts in The Art of Melodrama: Creating Fantastic Obstacles for Star-Crossed Lovers!
This brand-new two-part workshop kicks off tomorrow – Thursday, December 4th at 3pm Eastern.
If you’re writing a story that centers around love and emotional connection, prepare yourself for a deep dive into tools, tropes, techniques and story beats that hook DIRECTLY into obstacles that keep your audience YEARNING for that happy-ever-after.
Yes, we call it “melodrama”… but don’t worry. We won’t be talking trite, overblown, or “try hard” techniques that make your story unbelievable…
(Or, frankly, insufferable.)
Instead, we’ll be walking the edge of genuine melodrama, and finding that breath-shortening sweet spot where things become irresistible without teetering over.
Workshop Dates/Times
Session 1:
Thursday, December 4th at 3:00 pm Eastern US time.
Session 2:
Tuesday, December 9th at 3:00 pm Eastern US time.
The Art of Melodrama: Creating Fantastic Obstacles for Star-Crossed Lovers
Turn your love story into the beating heart of your novel. In this focused workshop, writer and storyteller Casey Jones shows you how to create romantic tension that feels honest, sharp, and impossible to look away from. You will learn how to keep your star-crossed lovers apart in ways that deepen character, heighten stakes, and keep readers hooked to the final page.
What you will gain:
- Two live 90-minute interactive sessions with Casey Jones, an experienced storyteller across screenwriting, games, and novels.
- A toolkit of tropes, obstacles, and emotional beats you can plug directly into your current story without feeling forced
- Clear techniques for showing why your lovers belong together while still delaying their happy ending in a satisfying way
Registration: $79