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Coming Up…
Worldbuilding isn't just for paranormal, fantasy, and scifi; even contemporary fiction and memoir deserve worlds worth visiting. With a solid foundation, every story locale can do heavy lifting and provide fertile ground for your muse. Unforgettable settings can anchor character arcs, drive drama, and fascinate audiences long past the story's end. In this two-part workshop, you’ll learn to dodge the hodgepodge and map an unforgettable environment full of narrative possibility. Whatever your tropes or subgenre, come develop a way with worlds.
Director and writer Roman White shows you how to borrow tension-building secrets from thriller directors and action films—using pacing, reveals, and cliffhangers to make your story impossible to put down.
We’ll break down how to craft killer plot twists, tighten your scenes, and master the art of suspense without cheap tricks. You’ll learn to control your reader’s heartbeat like a film editor—building momentum, dropping surprises, and ending chapters with a bang.
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EDITING SERVICES
"I highly recommend Lorin's services to anyone who wants to take his or her writing to a new level. Lorin's expert advice and editorial comments pushed my manuscript from good to sellable. The result? A two-book deal at auction to Scholastic!"
Donna Cooner, author of SKINNY
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BREAKOUT NOVEL
"Don Maass's Breakout Novel Intensive was a life-changer. In one week, I learned more than I ever had in the two years it took to earn my MFA, and at a fraction of the cost. I plan to return again and again to these workshops. Thank you to the entire Free Expressions team for the best writing week ever."
Julia Greco
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STORY DEVELOPMENT
"When I signed up for a one-on-one weekend with Lorin, I had no idea she offered so much more than manuscript revision. She knew my story, my characters, and the heart of my story with such clarity and depth. With Lorin's intellect, love of story, and professional integrity, run don't walk to sign up."
Jo Cooper