Log in, sit down, write. It’s that easy. In 2022, the WLT will host two write-ins every month, January through December. These will be 3-hour sessions on Zoom (video off, audio off). No speaker or presentation, but your friendly WLT staff will welcome you at the start and will check back in at the end. … Continue reading 2022 Write-In October 1
$59 for Members $119 for Non-Members All registrants will have access to the class recording for one month. This class is a part of "The Novelist's Toolkit" Class Package. A good opening is the key to unlocking the rest of the story. This class is intended to give writers useful strategies and techniques for starting … Continue reading “Starting Your Novel: How to Create an Opening in Dialogue with Your Ending” with John Pipkin
We hope you can join us for our New Member Orientation on Tuesday, October 4 at 12:00 PM CST on Zoom. We'll share a short presentation about the ins and outs of membership, including the many member benefits you can take advantage of, how to set up your member experience on the WLT website, special programs and opportunities … Continue reading New Member Orientation October 2022
$59 for Members $119 for Non-Members All registrants will have access to the class recording for one month. Are you writing a World War II adventure novel? A Victorian romance? A 1950s noir? Answer one question: What did your protagonist have for breakfast, and where? It’s the small details of everyday living that really bring … Continue reading “Drama in the Details: A Day in the Life in Historical Fiction” with Sherri L. Smith
Log in, sit down, write. It’s that easy. In 2022, the WLT will host two Write-ins every month, January through December. These will be 3-hour sessions on Zoom (video off, audio off). No speaker or presentation, but your friendly WLT staff will welcome you at the start and will check back in at the end. … Continue reading 2022 Write-in October 11
$59 for Members $119 for Non-Members All registrants will have access to the class recording for one month. Award-winning teacher and novelist Greg Garrett will explore the nuances of voice and point of view to explain why HOW you tell your story can matter as much as WHAT story you tell. The musical Hamilton asks … Continue reading “Who Tells Your Story: Point of View and Voice in Fiction Writing” with Greg Garrett
$59 for Members $119 for Non-Members All registrants will have access to the class recording for one month. This class is a part of "The Novelist's Toolkit" Class Package. There are many metaphors for a book. It can feel like a world unto itself, conjured like magic, or a living and breathing animal with a … Continue reading “The Components of Novel Structure: Looking Under the Hood of Our Fictional Worlds” with Stacey Swann
In October, we’ll be joined by authors Rudy Ruiz and Erika T. Wurth to talk about writing horror novels. Join us as we explore how these two authors approach the horror genre. From leaning into or away from horror tropes, to scaring readers, accomplishing twists and turns, and more, we'll discuss what it takes to … Continue reading WLT On the Craft of Writing: Horror Novels
$59 for Members $119 for Non-Members All registrants will have access to the class recording for one month. This class is a part of "The Novelist's Toolkit" Class Package. Neither readers nor writers want a story to stall, sputter along, or sprint ahead at breakneck speed. Every part of your story has an appropriate pace, … Continue reading “The Art of Pacing: Macro and Micro Methods to Keep Your Story Moving” with Chaitali Sen
$59 for Members $119 for Non-Members All registrants will have access to the class recording for one month. Writing about our own writing is one of the hardest—but most vital skills for aspiring authors and published authors alike. In this class, author of 5 books and noted book coach Courtney Maum will teach you how … Continue reading “From Query Letters to Artist Statements: Mastering Writing About Your Own Creative Work” with Courtney Maum
$59 for Members $119 for Non-Members All registrants will have access to the class recording for one month. A memory is different every time you look at it. When it comes to writing from memory, many memoirists struggle going beyond the narratives they've heard from loved ones all their lives. In this three-hour class, former … Continue reading “Memory or Myth: Making Your Memoir Memorable” with Deborah D.E.E.P Mouton
Every November, we bring our writing time and our writing community together for dedicated writing meet-ups throughout the month. Join us for ten virtual sessions, three hours each, thirty hours total. Log in, sit down, write. It’s that easy. These are 3-hour sessions on Zoom. No speaker or presentation, but your friendly WLT staff will … Continue reading 2022 Write-in November 1
$59 for Members $119 for Non-Members All registrants will have access to the class recording for one month. Many writers have been taught that no scene is greater than the sum of its parts. To some extent, this is true. However, one of the key components for creating compelling forward action in your writing is … Continue reading “Lessons from Screenwriting: Creating Compelling Scenes” with Beverly Chukwu
The 27th annual Texas Book Festival Weekend will take place on November 5–6 in and around the State Capitol in downtown Austin. The Festival Weekend is FREE and open to the public, featuring nearly 300 authors of the year’s best books across all ages and genres. The Writers' League of Texas is excited to be … Continue reading WLT @ Texas Book Festival
Every November, we bring our writing time and our writing community together for dedicated writing meet-ups throughout the month. Join us for ten virtual sessions, three hours each, thirty hours total. Log in, sit down, write. It’s that easy. These are 3-hour sessions on Zoom. No speaker or presentation, but your friendly WLT staff will … Continue reading 2022 Write-in November 5
