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#1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Ross unveils her personal method for developing the symbiotic relationship between fantasy worlds and the characters who navigate them.

Prolific author Zoraida Córdova guides students through the different entry points of science fiction and fantasy worlds in Fantasy Gateways: Approaches to Magical Worldbuilding.

NYT Bestseller, Roshani Chokshi, will reawaken students' sense of wonder to find inspiration in the world around them and equip them with critical tools to find access points for retellings, new perspectives, and fresh angles. Students will also be able to test the strength of their story ideas, and see them through from start to finish. 

The Dark Fantastic: Crafting Unputdownable Fantasy explores how techniques deployed by mystery and thriller, the Gothic, and horror can be used to build suspenseful, atmospheric, and thrilling fantasy. Isabel Cañas breaks down how mysteries and thrillers use pacing, foreshadowing, and red herrings to manipulate reader expectations and create tension and suspense.

In bestselling author Jasmine Guillory’s Selling a Love Story, students will learn to create compelling romance narratives by exploring the foundational aspects of romance, including its rules, structure, and key terminology.

Romance author Tarah DeWitt introduces her approach to balanced romantic storylines through a detailed look at her 2022 contemporary romance Funny Feelings. 

Kristin Dwyer, critically acclaimed author of romance novels, takes on the mechanics of the “third act breakup” to analyze the key elements of storytelling that create the foundation for an emotional impact in the darkest moment of your character's journey.

National Book Award winner Sabaa Tahir introduces students to the narrative elements that make up a writer’s voice and teaches students how to use those elements to write as only they can. 

Unlock the full potential of your manuscript with New York Times bestselling author Rachel Griffin in Writing is Rewriting: The Magic of Revision, an online course designed to guide you through the magical process of revising your novel. 

New York Times bestselling author Ayana Gray guides students through approaching their writing craft with respect, responsibility, and accountability at every stage of the process.  

In Profiting Off Passion: Blending Business and Craft to Build Your Author Career, students explore how to turn their passion for writing into a career, by merging strong writing craft with business sense to create a foundation for long-term success.

The Business of Books: Demystifying Promotion in Traditional Publishing will empower students with in-depth knowledge of the traditional publishing industry and strategies for engaging professionally with the people, processes, and practices behind it.

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