SEPTEMBER 2026 Writers Workshop

From Spark to Story in 17 Questions

Ever get 40 pages into your novel and realize you have no idea what happens next?

Or maybe your premise dazzles in your head but deflates the moment you sit down to write. You're not broken. Your plot just hasn't been asked the right story-shaping questions.

In this practical workshop, you'll learn how to:

• X-ray your concept and find out if the bones can carry a full novel

• Pinpoint the moment your hero's ordinary world shatters (and why readers can't resist it)

• Push your protagonist somewhere they would NEVER go, then watch the pages catch fire

• Uncover the spark that carries your hero through the messy middle to the final page

You'll leave with a clear framework that uncovers the hidden structure already waiting inside your idea.

Where
Stryker Center, Room 127
412 N Boundary St
Williamsburg, Virginia

When
2pm - 3pm
Sunday, September 20, 2026

Cost
FREE

Details
This free workshop, sponsored by the Williamsburg Regional Library, is led by Brian Forrester.