The Novel Bootcamp Series: Writing a novel or memoir can feel overwhelming, but through the Novel Bootcamp series you can get a handle on all aspects of creating a book-length manuscript. Each four-week part of the series focuses on a particular area of craft and creativity. You can take the Bootcamp parts in any order. No matter where you are in the writing process, from developing the scaffolding for a book to improving a completed draft, Novel Bootcamp is for you.
Part IV: Arc—Our stories need character change, a complex plot, intriguing dynamics, and so many other things. In this class, we’ll pull from our characters, situations, plot ideas, and books’ worlds to explore the possibilities for dynamic change over the arc of our stories. We’ll look at openings, endings, and how to fill that vast, messy middle.
