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5 ways to move your writing forward this October

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What does your writing need this October?

A clearer understanding of publishing? Characters who leap off the page? A stronger writing community? Fresh momentum on a stalled project—or perhaps an entirely new way to tell your story?

The first half of October at Sibyl Writing Craft brings five opportunities to strengthen your craft, expand your knowledge, and keep your writing moving forward.

Can’t attend live? All Sibyl Writing Craft workshops and webinars are recorded, and registrants receive the Zoom recording within 24–48 hours after the session.

Here’s what’s coming up:

This Friday! Reserve your spot today!

Friday, October 2 • 9–10:15am PT • Webinar

Understanding the World of Book Publishing

with Vicki DeArmon

Publishing can feel complicated. Vicki DeArmon brings more than 40 years of industry experience to a practical guide to traditional, hybrid, and independent publishing—and how publishers, distributors, wholesalers, booksellers, and authors all fit into the picture.

Come away with a clearer understanding of how books reach readers and greater confidence in the publishing decisions ahead.

Saturday, October 3 • 10–11:15am PT • Webinar

Writing Vivid, Memorable Characters

with Christine Walker

Bring your characters fully to life through sensory, “whole-body” writing. Christine Walker explores how physical presence, emotion, desire, and choice create multidimensional characters readers care about—and how strong character development can drive the entire story.

Ideal for fiction, memoir, and creative nonfiction writers who want to deepen reader connection through character.

Wednesday, October 7 • 1–2:15pm PT • Webinar

Building Your Literary Community

with Karen Nelson

Writing may be solitary, but a thriving writing life doesn’t have to be. Learn how to find trusted readers, build authentic literary connections, become a generous literary citizen, and create a community that can support both your writing and your path to publication.

Ideal for writers at every stage who want more meaningful creative connections.

Saturday, October 10 • 11am–12:15pm PT • Webinar

Getting Unstuck: Writing Through Murky Middles

with Jordan Rosenfeld

Lost momentum somewhere in the middle? Explore what may be underneath your creative resistance and discover practical strategies for moving through uncertainty, restoring energy to your work, and finding the way forward.

Turn the murky middle from a place of frustration into fertile creative territory.

Tuesdays, Oct 13–Nov 17 • 11am–1pm PT • Six-Week Workshop

Intro to Screenwriting & Adaptation

with Jamie Leigh Lorente

Could your novel, memoir, essay, or short story become a screenplay?

In this six-week workshop, Jamie Leigh Lorente will help you discover the cinematic story inside your existing material. Explore character, structure, point of view, visual storytelling, scenes, dialogue, and the art of adapting—not simply translating—your work for the screen. No previous screenwriting experience is required.

FIND YOUR NEXT STEP

Whether you’re thinking about publication, deepening your craft, building creative connections, getting unstuck, or experimenting with a new form, there’s a place for you at Sibyl Writing Craft this October.

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