A strong novel works at both the big-picture and scene level. John DeDakis offers a two-part masterclass that first examines overall story architecture and then zooms in on scene construction. This session helps writers strengthen pacing, emotional flow, and narrative cohesion from beginning to end.
Laying in the Backstory, Revealing the Past Without Slowing Down the Future
Backstory should strengthen a story, not stall it. Hallie Ephron breaks down how to reveal a character’s past in ways that deepen motivation and sharpen tension without interrupting momentum. This session focuses on timing, placement, and subtle integration so...




