Quick References:
Session 5 YouTube link (where you watch the video)
In preparation for LDStorymakers’ annual First Chapter Contest, Heather Clark and I will host three new sessions of our first chapter webinars. Yay!! We can’t wait, mostly because we love ourselves. The webinars are free, so don’t worry. Obviously, we love you, too.
And! As usual, if you 1) are signed up for our newsletter and 2) comment during the live airing of the webinar, you will be entered to win a free first chapter critique by either Heather or me.
We will not review material from previous sessions, so be sure to check out any of the first webinars that interest you.
Mark your calendars!
January 14, 8 p.m. Mountain Time, Session 5: Humor Hooks Readers
Did you know 95% of Americans think they’re funnier than the average American? Isn’t that the awesomeness stat you’ve ever seen? The reality is it’s true, from a certain point of view. Come help your characters and voice achieve the great 95% and hook your readers along the way.
The way to access the session is to click the link above or right here. On January 14, the video will go live. After we are done, the video will be available for viewing at any time. Note that you have to be present live to be entered to win the free critique.
January 21, 8 p.m. Mountain Time, Session 6: Beats and Pacing
Heather is obsessed with beats. Really, this is a true statement. But with good reason. Nothing clinches the flow of a scene like nailing the emotional beats. We needed a few volunteers for this and we have plenty now! Thank you so much to everyone here and on Facebook who volunteered pages for us to critique.
The link to this session will be coming soon.
January 28, 8 p.m. Mountain Time, Session 7: The Final Checklist
Are you ready to enter your first chapter to a contest, except for the heart attack you have every time you hover over the send button? We know the feeling. What if you forgot the little things, like mentioning the main character’s age or gender? What if you accidentally deleted the physical description of the villain during a scene switch? If you have properly edited your work, you can’t see the trees for the forest any more. Make sure you’ve got the basics covered with a handy checklist.
The link to this session will be coming soon.
We email the handouts that accompany the sessions, so be sure to get on the newsletter list. Hope to see you!
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