One of the most daunting things about writing a novel is the pre-writing phase. Whether one works via the pantser method or needs a complete outline, there is a lot of initial work to be done before a writer is ready to write the first chapter.
How does one take a germ of an idea and shape the characters, setting, scenes, and larger set pieces into a form that will make a complete novel? In this workshop we will create and organize the essential elements of a story complete with writing exercises to form the bones of a satisfying novel.
