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SUSAN MAY
​WARREN

Revell, Tyndale, Barbour | Author
SDG Publishing | Author
NoveLAcademy | Coach

Biography

Susan May Warren is the USA Today best-selling, Christy, Carol and RITA Award–winning author of more than 75 novels whose compelling plots and unforgettable characters have won acclaim with readers and reviewers alike. The mother of four grown children, and married to her real-life hero for over 30 years, she loves travelling and telling stories about her life overseas (Russia) and Minnesota. 

Workshop

Create Powerful Scene Tension
So, you’re halfway through your book and suddenly…you’re bored. You know you have good stuff waiting in Act III, but getting there feels like you’re dragging an elephant down a dirt road. Or you’ve written the story, but Act II seems to grind the story to a halt. You know you need TENSION, but what kind of tension, and how do you build it into each scene? This intermediate-level workshop will overview the components of creating scene tension. We'll start with basic structure, then add on the elements of powerful scene tension, including how to add emotion. Then, we'll see an overhauled scene in action. An essential class for writers who want to deliver tension filled stories in all genres.

​​1:1 Appointments

In order to make the most of your 1:1 appointment, we recommend that you carefully review the faculty members' areas of expertise, needs, and requests to identify those best suited for your goals as a writer. ​​​​​​​​
Area of expertise: Adult fiction
Not interested in: Non-fiction, children
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  • 2021 Schedule
    • Pre-conference Sessions
    • Workshop Sessions
    • Pro Advice Panels
  • Faculty
    • Keynote Speakers
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  • About
    • Mission Statement
    • Our Team
    • Writing at Northwestern
    • Next Step Courses >
      • Ready, Set, Go! Proposal, One Sheet, and Pitch
      • Building Your Platform
  • Contact
  • FAQs
    • Zoom Etiquette
    • Zoom Help Center