Dwight Swain, author of Techniques of the Selling Writer, has mentored thousands of writers. Now you can hear this legendary teacher's own voice with priceless advice on 1) Story Structure, and 2) Building Strong Characters. 1) The Structuring Your Novel workshop includes information on how to conceive and cast your work, find the spine, drive the plot forward, use scene and sequel as building blocks, create conflict, use the springboard scene and much more. 2) The How To Build Fictional Characters workshop covers how to create memorable heroes and villains, make your characters likeable, give your characters purpose, put story people in danger and discover a character's attitude and motivation.