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Elevate Your Craft Writers Workshop

Plot with Purpose: Mapping Key Turning Points

2025-05-14 18:00:00 2025-05-14 20:00:00 America/Denver Elevate Your Craft Writers Workshop Plotting your novel doesn't have to feel like pulling teeth anymore. Highlands Ranch - Event Hall A

Wednesday, May 14
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-14 18:00:00 2025-05-14 20:00:00 America/Denver Elevate Your Craft Writers Workshop Plotting your novel doesn't have to feel like pulling teeth anymore. Highlands Ranch - Event Hall A

Highlands Ranch

Event Hall A

Plotting your novel doesn't have to feel like pulling teeth anymore.

In this workshop with author Jenny Elder Moke, writers will learn about the plot points road map - the five major plot points in every story that you need to know before starting your first draft. We'll talk about the three-act structure, why theme is the touchpoint for every story, how plot and character rely on each other and propel each other forward, and identify the five major turning points in every plot that keep your story on the right track to make it to the finish line (even if the story wanders a little in between).

Author Bio: Jenny Elder Moke is the award-winning author of children's and adult literature. She enjoys fast-paced adventures with plenty of mysteries, surprising turns, and laughs along the way. Her adult debut, "She Doesn't Have a Clue," is a murder-mystery rom-com mashup for fans of "Clue" and "Knives Out." Jenny lives in Denver.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Books, Authors & Writing |

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