https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/education-and-craft/8047/the-texture-of-urgency-how-to-deeply-engage-your-readers-from-the-first-page-to-the-lasten-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/education-and-craft/8047/the-texture-of-urgency-how-to-deeply-engage-your-readers-from-the-first-page-to-the-lastThu, 16 Sep 2021 13:09:43 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:d8fdeb6c-7332-4a06-ab74-3698027e714fHelga Schierhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/education-and-craft/8047/the-texture-of-urgency-how-to-deeply-engage-your-readers-from-the-first-page-to-the-last#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Education and Craft by Helga Schier on 9/16/2021 1:09:43 PM<br /> <p><br /><br />Urgency is not unique to thrillers and not always a function of a fast pace. Urgency drives all fiction and a slow-moving passage can have you at the edge of your seat. Urgency may sit deep inside the subtext of a scene, manifest in a character&rsquo;s motivation or show in the ambiance of a setting. In fact, urgency is the very fabric of your novel. It is what engages readers in your plot and makes them care about your characters&rsquo; plight. So, how do you create that sense of urgency?</p> <p>This session with editor Helga Schier talks about the underlying storytelling strategies such as cliffhangers, smart cuts, masking and unmasking information, about creating ambiance and the art of the crawl, about tracing clues, pacing and racing to the end. Attendees will learn to look at their writing as a means to take the reader on an (emotional) journey to arrive precisely at the destination the writer intended and walk away with tangible tips for creating the forward momentum any novel needs. The handout outlines the main pillars of urgent storytelling that will help make books of any genre un-put-downable.</p> <p>Here is the handout referenced in the session:<br /><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-16/ALC_5F00_Schier_5F00_Texture-of-Urgency_5F00_Handout.pdf">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC_5F00_Schier_5F00_Texture-of-Urgency_5F00_Handout.pdf</a></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-16/TheTextureofUrgency.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheTextureofUrgency.mp4</a></strong></p> <p><strong>About the Presenter:</strong><br />Helga Schier, Ph.D., is the founder and owner of withpenandpaper.com, an independent editorial services firm. She is also the editorial director of CamCat Books, www.camcatbooks.com, a publisher of quality genre fiction. With over 25 years of experience, Helga guides authors through the development and revision process. Helga&#39;s editorial work focuses on the refinement of story, character, and style, helping writers sharpen their vision, refine their voice, and unlock the potential of their manuscripts. Her clients are published, self-published, and not-yet-published writers. Helga has published essays on contemporary English and American fiction, and translated numerous novels and memoirs. Contact her at helga@withpenandpaper.com or visit<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.withpenandpaper.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.withpenandpaper.com</a>.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/education-and-craft/8047/the-texture-of-urgency-how-to-deeply-engage-your-readers-from-the-first-page-to-the-last/revision/2Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:04:25 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:d8fdeb6c-7332-4a06-ab74-3698027e714fHelga Schierhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/education-and-craft/8047/the-texture-of-urgency-how-to-deeply-engage-your-readers-from-the-first-page-to-the-last#commentsRevision 2 posted to Education and Craft by Helga Schier on 9/16/2021 1:04:25 PM<br /> <p><br /><br />Urgency is not unique to thrillers and not always a function of a fast pace. Urgency drives all fiction and a slow-moving passage can have you at the edge of your seat. Urgency may sit deep inside the subtext of a scene, manifest in a character&rsquo;s motivation or show in the ambiance of a setting. In fact, urgency is the very fabric of your novel. It is what engages readers in your plot and makes them care about your characters&rsquo; plight. So, how do you create that sense of urgency?</p> <p>This session with editor Helga Schier will talk about the underlying storytelling strategies such as cliffhangers, smart cuts, masking and unmasking information, about creating ambiance and the art of the crawl, about tracing clues, pacing and racing to the end. Attendees will learn to look at their writing as a means to take the reader on an (emotional) journey to arrive precisely at the destination the writer intended and walk away with tangible tips for creating the forward momentum any novel needs. A handout will outline the main pillars of urgent storytelling that will help make books of any genre un-put-downable.</p> <p>Here is the handout referenced in the session:<br /><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-16/ALC_5F00_Schier_5F00_Texture-of-Urgency_5F00_Handout.pdf">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC_5F00_Schier_5F00_Texture-of-Urgency_5F00_Handout.pdf</a></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-16/TheTextureofUrgency.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheTextureofUrgency.mp4</a></strong></p> <p><strong>About the Presenter:</strong><br />Helga Schier, Ph.D., is the founder and owner of withpenandpaper.com, an independent editorial services firm. She is also the editorial director of CamCat Books, www.camcatbooks.com, a publisher of quality genre fiction. With over 25 years of experience, Helga guides authors through the development and revision process. Helga&#39;s editorial work focuses on the refinement of story, character, and style, helping writers sharpen their vision, refine their voice, and unlock the potential of their manuscripts. Her clients are published, self-published, and not-yet-published writers. Helga has published essays on contemporary English and American fiction, and translated numerous novels and memoirs. Contact her at helga@withpenandpaper.com or visit<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.withpenandpaper.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.withpenandpaper.com</a>.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar</div> https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/education-and-craft/8047/the-texture-of-urgency-how-to-deeply-engage-your-readers-from-the-first-page-to-the-last/revision/1Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:31:13 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:d8fdeb6c-7332-4a06-ab74-3698027e714fAuthor Learning Centerhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/managing-your-writing-life/w/education-and-craft/8047/the-texture-of-urgency-how-to-deeply-engage-your-readers-from-the-first-page-to-the-last#commentsRevision 1 posted to Education and Craft by Author Learning Center on 9/16/2021 12:31:13 PM<br /> <p><br /><br />Urgency is not unique to thrillers and not always a function of a fast pace. Urgency drives all fiction and a slow-moving passage can have you at the edge of your seat. Urgency may sit deep inside the subtext of a scene, manifest in a character&rsquo;s motivation or show in the ambiance of a setting. In fact, urgency is the very fabric of your novel. It is what engages readers in your plot and makes them care about your characters&rsquo; plight. So, how do you create that sense of urgency?</p> <p>This session with editor Helga Schier will talk about the underlying storytelling strategies such as cliffhangers, smart cuts, masking and unmasking information, about creating ambiance and the art of the crawl, about tracing clues, pacing and racing to the end. Attendees will learn to look at their writing as a means to take the reader on an (emotional) journey to arrive precisely at the destination the writer intended and walk away with tangible tips for creating the forward momentum any novel needs. A handout will outline the main pillars of urgent storytelling that will help make books of any genre un-put-downable.</p> <p>Here is the handout referenced in the session:<br /><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-02-16/ALC_5F00_Schier_5F00_Texture-of-Urgency_5F00_Handout.pdf">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../ALC_5F00_Schier_5F00_Texture-of-Urgency_5F00_Handout.pdf</a></p> <p><strong>About the Presenter:</strong><br />Helga Schier, Ph.D., is the founder and owner of withpenandpaper.com, an independent editorial services firm. She is also the editorial director of CamCat Books, www.camcatbooks.com, a publisher of quality genre fiction. With over 25 years of experience, Helga guides authors through the development and revision process. Helga&#39;s editorial work focuses on the refinement of story, character, and style, helping writers sharpen their vision, refine their voice, and unlock the potential of their manuscripts. Her clients are published, self-published, and not-yet-published writers. Helga has published essays on contemporary English and American fiction, and translated numerous novels and memoirs. Contact her at helga@withpenandpaper.com or visit<span>&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.withpenandpaper.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.withpenandpaper.com</a>.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Subscriber, Recorded Webinar</div>