Chris frequently leads workshops and classes for other writers.
Below are some of her presentation slides, worksheets, and other resources that writers may find helpful.
If you've attended one of Chris' workshops and you don't see the slides and supporting materials from it here,
you can inquire via the button below to see if those materials are available elsewhere.
Below are some of her presentation slides, worksheets, and other resources that writers may find helpful.
If you've attended one of Chris' workshops and you don't see the slides and supporting materials from it here,
you can inquire via the button below to see if those materials are available elsewhere.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
TO WRITE A NOVEL Presentation Part 1 - YouTube recording Presentation Part 2 - YouTube recording Everything You Need to Know - presentation slides Writing Resources - pdf HOW TO PITCH YOUR MANUSCRIPT
Talking Points ONE-SHEET - pdf Loglines info - blog Logline worksheet - pdf Tagline worksheet - pdf Genre worksheet - pdf Keywords worksheet - pdf Story (pitch paragraph) worksheet - pdf NATIONAL NOVEL WRITING MONTH
NaNoWriMo Presentation - YouTube recording NaNoWriMo - presentation slides NaNoPlanno Presentation - YouTube recording NaNoPlanno - presentation slides Tools to Help You Prep for NaNoWriMo - blog Tips to Help You Complete NaNoWriMo - blog GMC: Goal, Motivation & Conflict - blog Writing Resources - pdf TOOLS FOR STORY PLANNING & PLOTTING Plotless in Seattle - presentation slides GMC: Goal Motivation & Conflict - blog The Hero's Journey - blog The Plotting Grid - blog CRITIQUE
and THE SWEET 16 FIRST LINES OF YOUR MANUSCRIPT The Art of Critique & the Sweet 16 - presentation slides Standard Manuscript Format Guidelines - pdf Sweet 16 - blog Critique Expectations - blog |
TOOLS FOR WRITERS BLOG
Chris was previously a regular contributor to the Kobo Writing Life blog with her column "Tools for Writers." Here are some select blog posts that may be of interest: How to write an author bio The author photo (headshot) Author websites Cover copy (the description on the back of a novel) Writing the dreaded synopsis Critique groups Tools for naming characters Why go to writer's conferences Chris' favorite writing resource books To see all of Chris' blog posts, click here. |
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SPEAKING & TEACHING INQUIRIES
If you're interested in having Chris teach a class or lead a workshop on a writing topic, please send a note with the particulars, and Chris will reply with options, rates, and availability.
Chris often works with libraries, schools, and nonprofit organizations at discounted rates. Please inquire to see if you qualify for a free or reduced cost option. You can also use this inquiry if you're looking for writing support materials that are not listed above. |
