Quotes
“I have no doubt that the story and character development techniques I learned through DISCOVERING STORY MAGIC took my writing from passable to publishable. For the first time, I was able to see a clear process of storytelling that gave me a path without forcing the direction of my story and provided a structure without putting me in a box. The day after I took the seminar, I used everything I’d learned to crystallize characters and map out a plot using a....Read More.
Details
Workshop Logistics--In Person and Online
All-day Workshop
- Approx. 9 am--5 pm (recommended)
- Morning Covers 3-Step Technique
- Afternoon: Brainstorming Session to Create a book from scratch using the Discovering Story Magic Method
- A-V Equipment
- 1 Large white board (3' x 4' min.)
- 1-3 Additional white boards or flip charts)
- Appropriate Markers
- Lavaliere microphones preferred(if necessary)
- Laura and Robin are available for dinner with attendees if requested.
Cost for All-day
- $600.00 ($300 to each speaker due at event)
- Travel expenses
- Air fare & shuttle service (or mileage compensation)
- Breakfast, lunch on the day of workshop, and evening meals.
- Two hotel rooms
- Copy expenses for handout
Conference Workshop
- 2-hour version of 3-Step Technique
- Cost for workshop typically includes Conference fee, travel expenses, room, board, and copy expenses for handout, with stipend negotiable. Contact Laura or Robin to discuss details.
Online Workshops
- Introduction to DSM—includes lessons that walk you through the process. Receive individual and personal brainstorming on your story or learn as you observe others working on their stories.
- Advanced DSM—Month-long or two-week classes with a brief overview of the process, more hints, and personal brainstorming.
- Master DSM—Private one-on-one brainstorming sessions based on the DSM process.
- Turning Points, Premise and Pitch—Month-long and two-week classes that take Turning Points , Premise and Pitch to the next level. Personal brainstorming.
- Select 'Class Schedule' in the left hand menu for detailed descriptions, current schedule and prices.
- MORE Classes available through Laura's website. Click here to visit Fearless Writer Classes.
Interested in lessons from the online workshops?
- Go to the handouts page of this website.
Private Online Workshops
- Like having Laura and Robin in your living room!
- Includes the even more detailed workshop material with hands-on exercises
- Intense one-on-one brainstorming for attendees who wish to participate
Private Online Classes for Organizations
- Flat fee includes online class logistics (limit of 30 participants unless negotiated)
- 1 week--$900.00
- 2 weeks--1,400.00
More Information Available
- Sample handouts
- More references
- Contacts with other groups who have hosted a Discovering Story Magic event
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