Structuring Your Novel

Author of more than 50 novels offers practical help on how to build your novel. Covers conception, structure, situation, the springboard scene, building conflict, people and places, the worry factor, scene and sequel as building blocks, and character development. 1 tape - 90 minutes

Thickening the Plot

Novelist and national book reviewer focuses on strengthening plotting skills. Covers how to develop plot by creating concrete events that are carefully sequenced to create dramatic impact and how to develop a plot outline and use it as a selling tool and writing guide. 1 tape - 90 minutes 

Writing Your First Novel

Author of seven novels by major New York houses, playwright and screenwriter, Magnuson covers how to use autobiographical material, avoid common pitfalls of beginning novelists, handle rewrites and keep your vision without getting discouraged. 1 tape - 90 minutes 

23. How To Build Fictional Characters

International fiction expert tells how to create story people, how to make them likable and give them purpose, the importance of danger, attitude and motivation, caring for your characters and how to create a good villain. 1 tape - 90 minutes 

27. Writing From Premise

American Book Award winner begins where Natalie Goldberg's lessons on creativity end. Learn how to find a one-sentence premise for your work to make you write better and to make agents, editors and readers take your work seriously. 1 tape - 90 minutes