Welcome to the Fable Storytelling Workshop!
Welcome to the Fable Storytelling Workshop!
Our signature course on writing, this immersive, fully VIRTUAL, 4-week college-level course on novel writing walks you through every phase of the story crafting process - from coming up with a highly-sellable idea (or tweaking your current one to level up its pitch potential!) all the way to finishing the book and pitching an agent or editor.
Welcome to FABLE.
You’ve dreamed of becoming a published author, or you’re published and ready for the next step in leveling up your skills. Crafting a compelling novel requires a unique blend of creativity, technique, and guidance, and that's exactly what our course offers. Taught by experienced instructors with extensive backgrounds in creative writing and publishing, we provide a comprehensive learning experience that takes you through every step of the writing process, from conception to completion.
You’re ready to become an expert, and FABLE has exactly what you need!
NOTE: This course is currently finished, but you can put your name on the waitlist for our next opening!
What You’ll Get!
15 HOURS of Teaching (pre-recorded so you can watch / re-watch at your own pace) (a $2700 value)
Learn what things will make you stand out in your query and manuscript - and how to avoid the slush pile!
4 LIVE Group Coaching Sessions: (a $2000 value)
Supporting the creation of the premise / pitch
Supporting the creation of the first scene
4 LIVE Community Writing Sessions (one per week!) (a $525 value)
Access to Our Community Group on Facebook!
Teachings accessible through the year’s end.
PLUS: You can watch each class at your own pace then meet up with us weekly for Group Coaching Sessions and Community Writing Sessions!
Teachings:
Week 1:
Genre Conventions (including ages, target word count, & reader expectations)
Coming Up with Your Concept & Crafting the Perfect Pitch & Logline
Things That Will Make an Agent & Editor Stop Reading, plus Questions to Ask Before Starting Your Draft
Plotting a Compulsively Readable Story
Week 2:
The Art of Deep Characterization (heroes, villains, anti-heroes, secondary)
Expert Worldbuilding
Creating the High Stakes Story
Organizing Your Story (plan, plot, & tackle!)
Week 3:
Using Pacing to Create Tension
Your First 5 Pages
10 Tips for Writing Great Scenes (plus the 6 scenes every novel needs)
Writing Internal & External Conflict, plus Romance That Makes Readers Swoon (tension, escalation, love triangles, etc)
Week 4:
Using Red Herrings Effectively
Writing the Ugly Middle, plus Dealing with Writer’s Block
Self-Care for Writers
Representation: How & When to Do It Well
EXTRA INFO:
With multiple workshop seminars a week to watch on your own timeframe, a weekly community writing session, 4 group mentorship sessions with bestselling authors C.J. Redwine and Mary Weber, this course delivers the skills you need around your busy schedule!
The group mentorship sessions are a standout feature of this course. These sessions bring together a community of passionate writers who are dedicated to improving their craft. You'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow participants, exchange ideas, receive constructive feedback, and gain inspiration from each other's progress. The supportive environment and collective wisdom will elevate your writing to new heights.
This in-depth course goes beyond just sharing knowledge. We offer college-level teaching, ensuring that you receive the highest quality of instruction. Our instructors (both schoolteachers in their previous careers & now NYT bestselling / award-winning authors) are well-versed in the nuances of storytelling and will guide you in mastering idea development, story structure, character creation, dialogue, pacing, and much more. You'll learn essential techniques used by successful authors, giving you the tools to create a compelling narrative that captivates readers from start to finish.
Throughout the 4-week journey, you'll be immersed in a virtual learning environment that stimulates your creativity and fosters your growth as a writer. Interactive exercises and hands-on assignments will help you apply what you've learned and refine your skills. You'll receive personalized feedback from instructors during the group mentorship sessions, ensuring that you receive tailored guidance to enhance your strengths and overcome challenges.
By the end of the course, you'll have not only a solid foundation in novel writing but also a well-developed commercial idea already well on its way to completion. PLUS, it’s one of the most affordable college-level courses on publishing you’ll ever find!
Don't miss out on this transformative opportunity. Due to the nature of the mentorship sessions, registration is limited.
Each year, this course sold out in a matter of hours!
Enroll today and invest in your publishing career!
*please note, all paid registrations are non-refundable