Upcoming Events:

WORKSHOP: The Purpose Driven Scene
Scenes are the building blocks of a novel. But while a scene is advancing the book’s story question, each scene is, in itself, a story in miniature. This workshop focuses on how to develop a scen... (May 27 - June 23)

WORKSHOP: Active vs. Passive Voice
What is passive voice? Why should it be avoided? How can you make your writing more active? We will look at how to recognize and change passive into active writing. We will also look the rare occasion... (May 27 - June 23)

WORKSHOP: Hunting the Elusive Hook
What is a hook and how can I use it? Whether you've never heard of hooks or have been writing hooks for years, this workshop will take you through the whole gamut of ways to write hooks and use them e... (May 27 - June 23)

WORKSHOP: Book Your Blog
Did you know that if you have a blog you may already have a book with built-in readers? And if your goal is to finish your book this year, why not use your blog to make it happen? Attract the attentio... (May 27 - June 23)

WORKSHOP: Using Astrology to Add Intensity to Your Characters
How readers connect to your character determines if they finish your book and if they become your fan (and buy more of your books). Readers connect with characters that are authentic and have depth. A... (May 27 - June 23)

CHAT: Honey, I've Got a Headache: Embrace writing sex scenes
Do you dread writing sex scenes? Are you pulling your hair out trying to figure how to keep it sizzling and fresh? Do you struggle with how to make it hot when you close the bedroom door? Well, you d... (May 29 - May 29)

WEBINAR: Self-Publishing and Marketing a Book
This seminar is not a how-to lecture, but rather one that addresses a catalog of issues, decisions and pitfalls facing the new author who intends to publish a book on their own. Author Hank Quense, w... (June 2 - June 9)

WORKSHOP: Seven Secrets of the Prolific
Secrets of the Prolific: How to Overcome Procrastination, Perfectionism and Writer’s Block will forever change your relationship with your writing. People suffering from procrastination or a block oft... (June 3 - June 30)

WORKSHOP: Making Scenes Come Alive
MAKING SCENES COME ALIVE (A workshop by Dee Lloyd) Think of your story as a series of scenes. Then make every scene vibrant and engrossing. MAKING SCENES COME ALIVE workshop will ... (June 3 - June 23)

WORKSHOP: Writing Regency-Set Novels
For all that it covers an amazingly short time span (1811 to 1820) the English Regency has a remarkable allure for writers and readers. Mystery writers, including the great John Dixon Carr, have chose... (June 3 - June 30)


December 2013 Special Events

Dec 9 - Dec 15

The Help Desk - A Christmas Gift for Savvy Authors - Beth Barany 18 SPOTS LEFT
Instructor: Beth Barany. THE HELP DESK: WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM? It’s the holiday time – the season for giving, and we here at Savvy love the giving far more than the receiving. So we've teamed up with some of our most popular and experienced instructors, editors and writing coaches to help make your holiday season brighter and keep your writing on track during the end of the year insanity. Therefore, for one week, six of our favorite elves will toss out ideas to help 20 writers each who are stuck for one reas... {more info}
Duration: 6 days. FREE ()
(Special Event)

Dec 9 - Dec 15

The Help Desk - A Christmas Gift for Savvy Authors - June Diehl 20 SPOTS LEFT
Instructor: June Diehl. THE HELP DESK: WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM? It’s the holiday time – the season for giving, and we here at Savvy love the giving far more than the receiving. So we've teamed up with some of our most popular and experienced instructors, editors and writing coaches to help make your holiday season brighter and keep your writing on track during the end of the year insanity. Therefore, for one week, six of our favorite elves will toss out ideas to help 20 writers each who are stuck for one reas... {more info}
Duration: 6 days. FREE ()
(Special Event)

Dec 9 - Dec 15

The Help Desk - A Christmas Gift for Savvy Authors - Beth Daniels 17 SPOTS LEFT
Instructor: Beth Daniels. THE HELP DESK: WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM? It’s the holiday time – the season for giving, and we here at Savvy love the giving far more than the receiving. So we've teamed up with some of our most popular and experienced instructors, editors and writing coaches to help make your holiday season brighter and keep your writing on track during the end of the year insanity. Therefore, for one week, six of our favorite elves will toss out ideas to help 20 writers each who are stuck for one reas... {more info}
Duration: 6 days. FREE ()
(Special Event)

Dec 9 - Dec 15

The Help Desk - A Christmas Gift for Savvy Authors - Jodi Henley 14 SPOTS LEFT
Instructor: Jodi Henley. THE HELP DESK: WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM? It’s the holiday time – the season for giving, and we here at Savvy love the giving far more than the receiving. So we've teamed up with some of our most popular and experienced instructors, editors and writing coaches to help make your holiday season brighter and keep your writing on track during the end of the year insanity. Therefore, for one week, six of our favorite elves will toss out ideas to help 20 writers each who are stuck for one reas... {more info}
Duration: 6 days. FREE ()
(Special Event)

Dec 9 - Dec 15

The Help Desk - A Christmas Gift for Savvy Authors - Kat Duncan 14 SPOTS LEFT
Instructor: Kat Duncan. THE HELP DESK: WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM? It’s the holiday time – the season for giving, and we here at Savvy love the giving far more than the receiving. So we've teamed up with some of our most popular and experienced instructors, editors and writing coaches to help make your holiday season brighter and keep your writing on track during the end of the year insanity. Therefore, for one week, six of our favorite elves will toss out ideas to help 20 writers each who are stuck for one reas... {more info}
Duration: 6 days. FREE ()
(Special Event)

Dec 9 - Dec 15

The Help Desk - A Christmas Gift for Savvy Authors - Hillary Hutchinson 18 SPOTS LEFT
Instructor: Hillary Hutchinson. THE HELP DESK: WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM? It’s the holiday time – the season for giving, and we here at Savvy love the giving far more than the receiving. So we've teamed up with some of our most popular and experienced instructors, editors and writing coaches to help make your holiday season brighter and keep your writing on track during the end of the year insanity. Therefore, for one week, six of our favorite elves will toss out ideas to help 20 writers each who are stuck for one reas... {more info}
Duration: 6 days. FREE ()
(Special Event)

Dec 9 - Dec 15

The Help Desk - A Christmas Gift for Savvy Authors - Becky Martinez 16 SPOTS LEFT
Instructors: Becky Martinez. THE HELP DESK: WHAT’S YOUR PROBLEM? It’s the holiday time – the season for giving, and we here at Savvy love the giving far more than the receiving. So we've teamed up with some of our most popular and experienced instructors, editors and writing coaches to help make your holiday season brighter and keep your writing on track during the end of the year insanity. Therefore, for one week, five of our favorite elves will toss out ideas to help 20 writers each who are stuck for one rea... {more info}
Duration: 6 days. FREE ()
(Special Event)


Special Event Instructions

Each event held at Savvy Authors can be held via our chat rooms, forums, special groups, blogs, articles section or a combination of methods. Instructions for each event will be offered on the event details page for each event.

Often times, instructions for the event will be emailed to registrants approximately one week before the event is to occur as well as being outlined in our weekly newsletter.

If you have any questions about a particular event, please contact support@savvyauthors.com.

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