Saturday, January 15, 2022

Workshops on Writing: a workshop directory

This post is part of a series to augment the Tips for Writing Fiction available for free download.

The best and latest writing workshops are gathered here at www.DNFrost.com/workshops.

Find more content navigation in my Resource Directory.



Also check out my workshops for worldbuilders at
www.DNFrost.com/worldbuilding.



Reduce Your Word Count: NEW POST!

I'm of the camp that using less words is better than using more words. If your draft is really long, there are a few things to look over during revisions. Check out these 6 clear-cut ways to tighten up your prose.

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What are Workshops? On this website, the workshops tag refers to posts about writing techniques to improve your own craft.

The storycraft workshop series focuses on elements of story, and the wordsmith workshop series focuses on leveraging the written word.

Read more about this tag here... Soon.



Tips for Writing Fiction: a free download

Take your writing to the next level with this collection of tips and workshops.

You'll hone each skill individually and take actionable steps toward a better manuscript.

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Download your workshop guide Tips for Writing Fiction here.



What is Storycraft? On this website, the storycraft tag refers to writing workshops that focus on specific elements of story.

The storycraft workshop series explores story techniques and concepts, like designing story structure and planning plot events.

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More storycraft workshops


Rework Your Flashbacks: why reflections make a better read www.DNFrost.com/workshops A storycraft workshop by D.N.Frost @DNFrost13 Part of a series.
This ongoing post series includes a number of story-focused workshops that stand alone.

The latest post is Rework Your Flashbacks and an array of other posts discuss topics like choosing the right plot events and blending predictability with the unexpected.

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What is a Character? On this website, the character tag refers to storycraft workshops that focus on specific elements of character.

The character workshop series explores characterization topics like building relatable characters and leveraging traits and quirks.

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More character workshops


Your Story Comes First: characters form the basis of a great story www.DNFrost.com/workshops A character workshop by D.N.Frost @DNFrost13 Part of a series.
This ongoing post series includes a number of character workshops that stand alone.

The latest post is Your Story Comes First and an array of other posts discuss topics like organic personality growth and adding depth to minor characters.

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Download your workshop guide Tips for Writing Fiction here.



What is a Wordsmith? On this website, the wordsmith tag refers to writing workshops that focus on leveraging the written word.

The wordsmith workshop series explores manuscript techniques, like choosing the best words and crafting ideal syntax.

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Guest post swap with Jocelyn Crawley


My Top 5 Favorite Sentences: unveil precision in your best work www.DNFrost.com/workshops A wordsmith workshop by Jocelyn Crawley for D.N.Frost Part 1 of a series.
This 2-part post series describes her favorite sentences and my philosophy on adverbs.

It starts with My All-Time Top Five Favorite Sentences and ends with Friend or Foe? Adverbs.




More wordsmith workshops


Reduce Your Word Count: 6 ways to tighten up your prose www.DNFrost.com/workshops A wordsmith workshop by D.N.Frost @DNFrost13 Part of a series.
This ongoing post series includes a number of manuscript workshops that stand alone.

The latest post is Reduce Your Word Count and an array of other posts discuss topics like picking the right words and presenting them in the best order for your readers.

Explore more posts here:




Download your workshop guide Tips for Writing Fiction here.



What is Style? On this website, the style tag refers to workshops on writing style, featuring both storycraft and wordsmith elements.

The style workshop series focuses on unique elements of style, and the style analysis series pinpoints how authors create their own style.

Read more about this tag here... Soon.



Tips on flow


Adjust Your Flow: craft the pace and pulse of your story www.DNFrost.com/workshops A storycraft workshop by D.N.Frost @DNFrost13 Part 1 of a series.
This 2-part post series addresses how flow is impacted by both the story and the manuscript.

It starts with Adjust Your Flow and ends with Control Your Flow.




Style by M.L. Spencer


Darkstorm by M.L. Spencer: an engaging prequel showcasing a diverse continent www.DNFrost.com/workshops A style analysis by D.N.Frost @DNFrost13 Part 1 of a series.
This 3-part post series analyzes the writing style in Spencer's first three novels.

It starts with Darkstorm by M.L. Spencer and expands into her debut novel and sequel, exploring her stylistic techniques as well as various aspects of her worldbuilding.

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More style analysis


Songs of Insurrection by JC Kang: precise prose and balanced characters from many cultures www.DNFrost.com/workshops A style analysis by D.N.Frost @DNFrost13 Part of a series.
This ongoing post series includes a number of style analysis essays that stand alone.

The latest post is Songs of Insurrection by JC Kang and an array of other posts explore the storycraft and wordsmith techniques of authors and creators in multiple genres.

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That's it for this post! Check out the latest writing workshops for more.

Download Tips for Writing Fiction here, or start your adventure below.






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