Shaping Your Novel: Story, Momentum, and What Keeps Readers Turning Pages

What makes a novel impossible to put down?

In this one-hour live webinar, story expert John Yorke and literary consultant Helen Corner-Bryant (founder of Cornerstones Literary Consultancy) explore how to shape your novel so it truly connects with readers - from hooking them early to keeping them emotionally invested all the way through.

In conversation with Steph Wessell, award-nominated series producer and alum of our course How to Write Your Novel in Five Acts, they’ll discuss how a clearer sense of story can make the whole writing process easier: helping you avoid getting stuck, keep momentum through the middle, save time in the edit, and feel more confident about what you’re doing and why.

They’ll share practical ways to spot when something isn’t working and how to fix it, and what agents and editors respond to when a manuscript works (and what can hold promising novels back). 

Whether you’re starting out or deep into a draft, this session will help you write with more clarity and feel more in control of your story.

Bring your questions as there’ll be a Q&A towards the end. 

This event is free - ignore the donation option and choose a £0 ticket.