Workshops
The Art of Melodrama by Autocrit
There’s nothing mellow about melodrama…
Writing Festive Fiction by Autocrit
Most writers think about holiday fiction in July.
Character Chemistry Workshop by Autocrit
Your protagonist’s best friend is boring (here’s why)
How to write a query, step by step by Agents Helping Authors
Query letter stress? Let’s fix that.
Escalate Your Thriller by Autocrit
If you asked me what one of the hardest things a writer has to face is nowadays, you know what my answer would be?
Adapting Your Book to Screenplay Workshop by Autocrit
If you’re anything like most writers I know, you might picture every story you write as a movie in your head.
How to Get Media Coverage & Reach Readers
Join us for a FREE 1-hour workshop!
Showing vs. Telling by Autocrit
Everything you need to know about writing immersive prose.
Book Promotion & Media Research with Leah Paulos & Jane Friedman FREE
It’s FREE!
Use Canva Like a Pro by Autocrit
Crafting great graphics that pull the right attention.
Writing The Holiday Story to End All Holiday Stories by RWA
RWA University Presents a Two-Part Workshop!
Enchant and Entangle by Autocrit
Master the Storytelling Formulas Behind BookTok’s Romantasy Obsession (That Most Fantasy Courses Ignore)
Mystery Mind by Autocrit
If the thought of writing mysteries gets you excited, then straighten your trilby and sharpen your pencil…
DIY MFA POV Workshop
Get excited! DIY MFA’s Focused Workshop on Point of View is open for registration!
Foreshadowing Workshop by Autocrit
Unlock the Power of Foreshadowing
Escape the Plot Forest 2025
20+ hours of intensive craft training from 37 expert teachers.
Iconic Killer Characters by Autocrit
Build your own slasher villain.
Writing a Series by Autocrit
Hey… think you could write a series?
Into the Unknown by Autocrit
See, real-life cryptid stories benefit from something fiction lacks: Genuine uncertainty.
Echoes in the Dark by Autocrit
Echoes in the Dark: Essentials of Gothic Storytelling
The Fiction Forge: Write Your Novel in 60 Days by Autocrit
Bring your book to life in just 60 days with this supportive guided program.
How to Network at Author Events by Autocrit
Come learn how to poke your head above the parapet without losing it.
Trauma & Temptation Workshop by Autocrit
A Six Week Journey Into The Art of Writing Darkly
Secrets of Space Opera by Autocrit
It’s time to catch up with what’s happening in the market.
Mission Brief by Autocrit
This is not a drill.
6-Week Book Publicity Intensive by Book Publicity School
Do you have a case of book-publication nerves?
Genre Trends & Industry Insights by Autocrit
Ever wish you could see around corners, or stretch your eyeballs out over the horizon to the point you end up seeing the future?
Sci-Fi World Building 101 by Autocrit
If your brilliant and complex worlds always seem to become exposition dumps – trust me, you’re not alone.
Beyond Reality by Autocrit
Those great ideas of yours deserve better.
How to Leverage Social Media by Autocrit
It’s time to make social media pay.