Saturday June 28

9:30am-11:00am Pacific Time

Continuing with Elena's Essential Components Series . . . (If you missed part one, Components of a Strong Opening, you can access it here or part two, Components of a Strong Middle, you can access it here.)

After putting in all the work to write an engaging opening and keeping readers hooked with a dynamic middle, it's time to cross the finish line.

A strong end requires specific components, including a solid climax (which is so important that we're covering it twice!), an answer to the big question of the book, and a satisfying hint or indication of the new world the characters will inhabit.

Whether you're writing a short story, novella, or a full-length book—fiction, narrative nonfiction, or memoir—the ending must be successful for an agent or editor to take on your project, for reviewers to give high marks, and for readers to flock to your next release.

Join Senior Editor Elena Hartwell Taylor for this fun and informative workshop to keep you on track for a solid manuscript ready to query or publish.

Presenter Bio: In addition to working as a developmental editor and writing coach, Elena is a published author under both Elena Taylor and Elena Hartwell. Her upcoming release is a standalone, The Haunting of Emily Grace, which launches November 4. Her most recent novel, A Cold, Cold World, continues the Sheriff Bet Rivers mysteries. She's also the author of The Eddie Shoes Mystery Series. Prior to writing novels, Elena worked extensively in the theater as a playwright, director, educator, and designer. She has taught writing and theatre courses at the college/university level for more than twenty years. She holds a PhD in dramatic theory and criticism, a Master of Education with an emphasis in teaching theatre, and a BA in Mass Media Communications and Theatre Arts. For more information about Elena, you can visit her website and read her blog about authors, new books, and the writing process.

Event Info: In addition to the live and interactive event, this event will also be recorded and made available to participants.

Accessibility: Live, auto-transcription will be available. For ASL interpretation or other accommodation, please indicate your request at checkout or email andrea@allegoryediting.com