Plots are complex things. Every aspect of the book plays into it - from characters to settings. In this interactive workshop, Victoria Landis lays out the basics, shows ways to make your story unique, and troubleshoots common problems and traps. The class will practice solving dilemmas, and she'll pre-select a few attendees' issues to discuss with the class if time allows.

To have your plot issue considered for discussion in the class, please click the PDF link and follow its instructions.

PERFECTING YOUR PLOT WORKSHOP PDF

VICTORIA LANDIS is a professional writer, editor, and artist. A 16-yr member, and former board member, of Mystery Writers of America, she Co-Chaired the SleuthFest Writers Conference from 2015-2018. She's taught at SleuthFest, the Authors Academy at Murder on the Beach, and the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern. Her newest novel, Jordan, is a thriller with a magical realism/paranormal element and a cautionary tale of human nature and how it hasn’t changed in thousands of years. Her suspense novel, Blinke It Away, set on Oahu—where she lived for twelve years—was chosen as a Reviewer's Pick on BookRooster.com. Her 2nd novel, Alias: Mitzi & Mack, is a humorous crime dramedy set in South Florida, in the fictional town of West Sago Beach. She wrote a humor column for ten years, A Little Bit Sideways, a compilation of humorous essays about life. As an artist, along with special effects and canvas painting, she does graphics and especially loves designing book covers. Her three adult sons are her best accomplishment and make her so proud she could burst. She lives in Key Largo where she's working on her next novel while staring at gorgeous sunsets on Florida Bay from the martini deck. Find more information about her and her books, including ‘character interviews’, on her website www.VictoriaLandis.com.  

Generously Funded by Sam Morrison, NSU Trustee, and Former Broward County Libraries Director.

This workshop is on Zoom and registration is required. Please click here to register.

The video is available for on-demand viewing February 14 – July 6.