SPeAKeR
Tales as old as time, conveyed in word and song, last the longest and still sing strong.
What You’ll Learn
- A clear guideline from your story's start to finish, no matter the genre.
- Practical tools to overcome writer's block
- Inspiration to keep writing through to the end
- Tips and tricks to edit like a wizard
Presentation Timing
- Minimum: 1 hour
- Maximum: 4 hour workshop (involves creating story skeleton to extended synopsis)
Taking Your Story From Hatchling to Dragon
Raising a great story is just like raising a dragon…
Are the writers around you having trouble finishing their stories? Sometimes it’s hard to write a story from start to finish, but it’s one of the most rewarding moments in any budding writer’s life. The sense of achievement can often springboard writers into even greater creative pursuits.
Many creative writing students struggling to finish their stories, but with this presentation you and your writers will learn how to focus that creative energy in a way that crafts stories you’ve always dreamed of. With pen to paper and fingers to keyboards Rhiannon will show you how to raise your hatchling story to a majestic dragon novel.
Suggested Questions
- How do you get started?
- What do you do if you get stuck?
- What do you look for when you edit?
Recommended Audience
- Ages 12-15
- Writers who never/rarely finish their stories
- Dreamers who would like to write their first ever story
Maps & MayHem
Creating a mesmerising world your readers will always come back to...
Do you have an incredible fantasy world swirling around in your mind? Have you had trouble conveying to the people around you just how amazing it is? A lot of authors and writers love world building, but have trouble sharing their world in a way that makes their readers want to read it over and over again, just to feel like they're part of it too.
By filling out your magical world with the right details, you'll be able to capture the imaginations of anyone who loves your genre. Rhiannon will help you map your way through the fine details of world building, as well as teaching you how to always enjoy the process that enhances your writing.
What You’ll Learn
- Key elements in world building for fantasy novels
- Practical tools and techniques to research and refine your world
- Inspiration to give your world surprising richness
- The power to start writing before you're "finished" world building.
Presentation Timing
- Minimum: 30 minutes
- Preferred: 1 hour
- Maximum: 3 hours
Suggested Questions
- How do I write about different cultures without upsetting people?
- I've never travelled, how can I write about things I've never experienced?
- When do you stop world building and start writing your story?
Recommended Audience
- Ages 13-16
- Writers who feel they are nervous to share their world
- Creatives who feel like they are part of their fantasy
What You’ll Learn
- A clear format for creating in depth main characters and side characters.
- Confidence in bringing diversity to your cast.
- Resources for developing characters in different ways
- How to see if your character is being true to themselves and the story.
Presentation Timing
- Minimum: 30 minutes
- Preferred: 1 hour
- Maximum: 3 hours
Character Creation
Bring life to your story through extraordinary characters…
Do you want to make vivid characters that feel alive? Have you been having trouble making your characters feel three dimensional? Sometimes the idea of a good plotline or exciting twist can get us writing like lightning, but without solid characters to carry that story, it often doesn't leave an impression on your readers.
When you take the time to craft distinct characters with unique voices and personalities, you give your story the sparkle and shine that will enchant your readers. You create people and beings your readers will fall in love with despite (and because of) their flaws. Rhiannon will help you create the characters your story deserves.
Suggested Questions
- How do you name your characters?
- How do I give respectful representation with my characters?
- I realised I like one of my side characters more than the main character, should I make them the main character?
Recommended Audience
- Ages 14-17
- Writers who want more variety and colour in their characters
- Writers who feel like their plot is carrying the characters, not the characters carrying the plot.
Building Your Wizard Tower
Start your career as an author with confidence and clear direction…
Do you feel like it's your calling in life to write stories? Have you always dreamed of being a successful author, but you've been told you can't pursue it? Well, so has the author of ten fantasy detective novels and full-time author, Rhiannon D. Elton.
Pursuing your dreams is a challenge you'll love, and each brick you learn to place in your wizard tower will help create an unshakable author platform and career. Learn from the archmage herself, as you take your steps to creating your thriving author career.
What You’ll Learn
- Honest and practical steps to get started
- Learn where to focus and where to ignore
- Key steps to creating a powerful author platform to launch your books from
Presentation Timing
- Minimum: 45 minutes
- Preferred: 1 hour
- Maximum: 4 hour (whole day workshop)
Suggested Questions
- How long does it take to build your author career?
- What is the most important step in your journey?
- What if you just want to write and not do the rest?
Recommended Audience
- Ages 15-18
- Writers who know their true path in life is to write
- Writers who have put work out there and don't know why they haven't gotten results yet.
What You’ll Learn
- Learn time taming techniques to make the most out of your day
- Learn ways to evaluate how effective certain actions are for you
- Shed off shame, learn to harness mistakes and build your courage a little bit every day.
Presentation Timing
- Minimum: 30 minutes
- Preferred: 1 hour
- Maximum: 4 hours (whole day)
Nurturing Your AlcheMy Garden
Take the everyday actions that have purpose in your author journey…
Do you feel like the work you're doing to be an author hasn't made any progress? Are you "busy" but not thriving? Most people don't realise how much goes into pursuing writing as a career. All the editing, formatting, promotions, admin and reviewing work can make you feel like you're running as hard as you can but still staying in place.
Rhiannon will help you take the pain out of your day-to-day work so you can focus on putting your energy into places that actually takes you further along your path. The beauty of the tiny actions every day will give you a renewed love for your writing and all the bits and pieces that build it up.
Suggested Questions
- How do I know any of this will work?
- Can you still do this if you work or study full-time?
- What if what I enjoy doing isn't getting me anywhere?
Recommended Audience
- Ages 15+
- Writers who feel too "busy" but aren't making headway
- Writers who want to thrive
Helping Your Village
For anyone who has been told they can't make a living from their writing…
No author can be successful without a community. Many creatives feel detached from their audience, or struggle to find them. In a world of such connectedness, why are we having trouble finding the millions of people we know would love our work?
Rhiannon has new light to shed on this topic and with great passion, she will help you reconnect with your community, build the courage to bring people into it, and create the sustainable, thriving career you will share with those that love your work.
What You’ll Learn
- How to build draw people to your work
- How to nurture your casual readers into raving readers
- How to build a loyal, thriving community that loves your work.
Presentation Timing
- Minimum: 45 minutes
- Preferred: 1 hour
- Maximum: 4 hours (whole day)
Suggested Questions
- How can I do this if I'm an introvert?
- How do I overcome anxiety around showing my work?
- How many people should I focus on?
Recommended Audience
- Ages 15+
- Writers who have a book ready to go but are scared to share it
- Writers who feel like they've done everything else right but still aren't getting readers.
THE CASE OF THE CAPTAIN'S HAIR
Join us for the first tale of the young Wolflock Felen's journey as he sets sail to Mystentine University before the looming Winter freezes his dreams in their tracks. But not all is well aboard the ship, the Silver Ice Hair. The crew are run ragged, the company are sour and the Captain has locked himself away without explanation!
Will Wolflock find out why before the ship is stopped entirely and he has to forgo his ambitions? Or will his uncanny deductive reasoning bring back harmony to the ship?