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Live, interactive sessions with industry experts — craft workshops, Q&As, and hands-on group coaching. Join the Academy to register for any of the sessions below.
Hooking Readers from Page One: Crafting an Irresistible Opening
The first page of your book is everything. It’s your first impression on agents, publishers, and—most importantly—readers. If your opening doesn’t grab them instantly, they may never turn the page.
In this exclusive live editing workshop, David Lombardino, a professional editor with over 25 years of experience working with authors published by Penguin Random House, Hachette Livre, and Sourcebooks, will show you how to craft an opening that captivates from the very first sentence.
Through expert insights, real-world examples, and live editing of attendees’ pages, you’ll learn what makes an opening page irresistible and how to avoid the pitfalls that cause readers to lose interest.
Whether you’re starting a new book or refining a draft, this workshop will equip you with the skills to create an unforgettable beginning that leaves readers—and publishers—wanting more.
To maintain a safe and open learning environment, this workshop will not be recorded for future viewing. Please plan to attend live. Recording by attendees—whether via AI technology, screen recording, or other methods—is not permitted.
Query Trenches with Jessica Berg
They aren't called the "query trenches" for nothing. Learn from literary agent Jessica Berg what's working and what's not — in your own query and those of your peers — so you can land an agent.
Finding Your Author Voice with Dr. Melissa Corter
How do you build a dedicated readership? Talk through the challenges and opportunities of developing a distinct author voice with depth psychologist Dr. Melissa Corter.
What You Receive with a StoryCraft Academy Subscription:
- Courses built by industry experts that will help you improve your writing and better understand the publishing industry
- A community of other writers with exclusive membership forums
- Group coaching sessions and workshops that will help you network and learn from industry leaders
- First access to destination writing retreats
