Workshops
Writing the Perfect First Five Pages
Literary agents are tasked with recognizing great books quickly, which is why the importance of the first 5 pages of a story cannot be overestimated.
Book Publicity School
Learn how to get media attention and promote your book from one of the country’s top book publicists, Press Shop PR founder Leah Paulos
Narrative Tension Workshop with Autocrit
Everything you need to keep your readers glued to the edge of their seats.
Mystery Mind: Writing Whodunits Your Readers Can’t Put Down from Autocrit
MYSTERY MIND IS GEARED TOWARDS SERIOUS WRITERS AND COVERS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF DETAILED CONTENT AND EXERCISES
How To Write A Book Series That Doesn’t Get Stale
Writing a book series can feel like a daunting task, but the rewards are well worth the effort.
For Fiction Writers Heartbeat Of Romance: Plotcraft Workshop
The pulse of any story is the plot, and just like a heartbeat, the beats of your story propel the audience forward.
Writing Steamy Romances with NYT Bestselling author Angela Knight
In this class, a New York Times bestselling author of erotic romance explores how to write romance hot enough to burn the pixels off the screen.
RWA’s Pen to Paper
We are excited to announce that Pen to Paper is BACK,.
The Destination Unknown Challenge from Autocrit
Throughout September, this mind-bending challenge will take you on a three-step journey of twists and turns, all designed to have you thinking on your feet as you craft a new short story.
Overcoming Writer’s Block Workshop from Autocrit
At one point or another, we’ve all been through it… The curse of writer’s block.
First Chapter Critique by Autocrit
Gain in-depth professional feedback on your book’s opening chapter(s), up to 3,000 words in length.
Unmasking Mystery: Plotcraft Workshop by Autocrit
The pulse of any story is the plot, and just like a heartbeat, the beats of your story propel the audience forward.
Writing Romance Novels: A Profitable Passion or Just a Dream?
Love stories have captured human hearts for ages, and romance novels have turned into a thriving business for many writers.
How To Craft Memoirs That Resonate with Autocrit
Join Autocrit’s expert story coach, Daniel, for compelling video lessons and additional live sessions throughout the month.
Meet Bramble from In The Know!
Love is in the air. Meet Bramble, a new romantic imprint from Tor Publishing Group
So You Want to Be An Agent by Carly Watters
Are you interested in becoming a literary agent? Come listen to a senior literary agent at P.S. Literary talk about what it takes to get your foot in the door and what it takes to succeed at the job.
Heroes & Villains Workshop by Autocrit
Create compelling heroes and villains that go beyond their basic story roles and leap off the page as rich, multidimensional characters.
Forever Fall 2023 First Look
Join Forever’s Publicity & Marketing Team as we give you a rundown on all of our exciting releases this fall! And maybe some 2024 teasers 👀 There will be games, prizes, and of course fun! We can’t wait to chat with you.
Heartbeat Of Romance: Plotcraft Workshop from Autocrit
Wednesday, August 9th @ 8:00 PM EST and Sunday, August 13th @ 8:00 PM EST Autocrit members $79, non-members $199 Discover How To Craft A Riveting Romance The pulse of any story is the plot, and just like a heartbeat, the beats of your story propel the audience...
Free Workshop: Book Publicity 101
Drawing on her decades of experience leading high-profile book publicity campaigns, Leah will share her top tips for promoting your book and answer your questions about book publicity. UPCOMING DATES:Thursday, August 3 at 12 pm ET / 9 am PT - last one of the year!...
Writing Gothic Fiction from Autocrit
Master the Art of Sumptuous and Chilling Gothic Fiction Self-Paced Online Course Want to try your hand at writing a Gothic story? Or maybe you have a draft novel in another genre that needs more passion, atmosphere and thrills? Step through the portal of the old...
Writing Immersive Settings Workshop from Autocrit
Master The Art Of Immersive Storytelling Thurs, July 27th @ 1:00 PM ESTORSun, July 30th @ 7:00 PM EST $129 ($79 for Autocrit members) Ever feel like your settings lack depth? Like they're just words on a page and not believable or rich worlds? With mastery of...
Mystery Mind: Writing Whodunits Your Readers Can’t Put Down from Autocrit
Begins 7/31 $298 ($149 Autocrit members) THE CASE IS ON… Weave a Web of Intrigue with Expert GuidanceCONNECT EVERY DOT WITH THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE MYSTERY WRITING EXPERIENCE YOU COULD WISH FOR. Recommended Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced From foundational practices...
Deep POV: Your Pathway to Powerful Storytelling with Autocrit
This premium workshop is a mammoth two-parter, split into two 90-minute sessions and backed up with the quality personalized feedback you can expect from AutoCrit. Part 1: Thursday, July 13th @ 7:00 PM ESTPart 2: Sunday, July 16th @ 7:00 PM EST As always, recordings...
Penning Passion with Autocrit
Live Course Starts July 12th! Join our resident romance expert, Cara Crescent – award-winning author of seven novels and a non-fiction guide to romance – for compelling video lessons and additional live sessions throughout the month. Live session dates and times for...
PlotCraft: Becoming A Plot Builder Workshop from Autocrit
Thurs, June 22nd @ 1:00 PM EST OR Sun, June 25th @ 7:00 PM EST $79 Discover How To Craft A Rock-Solid Plot The pulse of any story is the plot, and just like a heartbeat, the beats of your story propel the audience forward. Whether you are a planner or a...
Build Your Writing Brand – Smart Ways to Market Your Book and Not Burn Out
You've heard it before: you need a platform, a personal brand, something that helps you stand out from the crowd. But where do you start? Thursday, June 22 · 7 - 9pm EDT - Online You've heard it before: you need a platform, a personal brand, something that helps you...
The Press Shop Book Publicity Workshop
A 6-Part Live Series ⭐Register before June 30 and you’ll get a bonus 30-minute personal coaching session with Leah Paulos.⭐ Drawing on her decades of experience leading high-profile book publicity campaigns for best-selling authors, Leah Paulos, founder of Press Shop...
AutoCrit Story Structure Writing Challenge
Tuesday, June 13th - Tuesday, July 4th, 2023 FREE to join. Win a share of fantastic prizes! Develop your next short story or novel idea from scratch. Attend live stream events and engage in community activities. Get introduced to AutoCrit's all-new Inspiration Studio!...
Fiction Writer’s Narrative Tension Workshop at Autocrit
June 8 at 1:00 PM EST or June 11 at 7:00 PM EST Everything you need to keep your readers glued to the edge of their seats. Stories need to pull your audiences in from the first page and never let them go. Establishing and maintaining tension is key to a successful...