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Suspense Belongs in All Genres - Presented by Wendy Kendall
Mystery and romance author Wendy Kendall brings her dynamic teaching style and storytelling expertise to this craft workshop. A blogger, YouTube podcaster, speaker, and instructor at Seattle’s Hugo House, Wendy is known for her engaging In Purse‑Suit Mysteries series and her award‑recognized romantic suspense and rom‑com titles.
In this session, Wendy will show writers how suspense isn’t limited to thrillers—it’s a powerful tool for any genre. Learn how to build tension, sharpen pacing, and keep readers turning pages, whether you write memoir, fantasy, romance, literary fiction, or anything in between.
This is a lively, practical craft talk designed to energize your writing and elevate your storytelling momentum.
How to Read Your Memoir like a Developmental Editor -
Beth Jusino
Beth Jusino will share practical techniques for crafting vivid, scene-driven memoirs-moving beyond summary to create moments that feel immediate, emotional, and alive on the page. Whether you are beginning your memoir or refining a work in progress, you'll leave with tools to elevate your narrative and deepen its impact.
Crafting a Complete Story -
Lindsay Schopfer
This workshop is only available through May 16, 2027
Contractual obligations restrict this video presentation to Skagit Valley Writers League Members Only.
Acclaimed author and instructor Lindsay Schopfer will leads you through an immersive Master Class focused on the essential elements of crafting a complete, compelling story. Through structure, character development, and narrative flow, Lindsay will guide you toward building stories that resonate from beginning to end.