Scottish Highlands

The majesty and beauty of the Scottish Highlands provide many a backdrop for historical novels.

Ready, Set, Go

Have you tried to write a novel in 30 days? Failed every time at NaNoWriMo? Not this year…

Writing Suspense to Keeping Readers on the Edge of their Seats

Generative AI.

Have you ever picked up a book, planning to read a chapter? Could you stop at one chapter? I have stayed up all night more than once because the writers had me in their clutches! Let’s look at editing away the stuff that doesn’t involve our readers to create that final draft readers can’t put down! 

Writing Paranormal Romance

This 4-week workshop concentrates on love between the…er…species. Humans can fall in love with werebeings, vampires, elves, a member of the Fae, or…well, even one of the old gods! Percy Jackson’s parents were certainly from different camps.

Writing the Historical Mystery

To solve a mystery, clearing up that who, what, when, how, and why wasn’t as involved in the past as it is today. Find out what you can and can’t use, and who the cops and sleuths were back in much earlier eras. The time machine will be waiting at the Outreach International’s virtual “door”.