secrets of the action story masterclass
It’s not all shoot ’em up stories.
Learn the essentials of writing a compelling action story in this 90-minute masterclass.
TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO THE ESSENTIAL CHARACTERS, SITUATIONS AND MOMENTS THAT PLAY OUT IN An action STORY
When you hear “action story” do you think “That’s not what I’m writing! My story isn’t all about fighting and bloodshed! I don’t have a a single explosion! Nobody in my story chases the villain through city streets, knocking over innocent fruit stalls!”
You might be surprised.
LEARN WHAT MAKES action STORIES COMPELLING
Turns out there are lots of ways to think about Action as a Story Type, and you could be writing one without knowing it.
Because there’s a lot more to the Action story than violence and destruction.
In this 90-minute prerecorded course, developmental editors Anne Hawley and Rachelle Ramirez will lead you through all the details that are essential in a page-turning action story. Bombs not required.
In this 90-minute session you’ll learn…
The purpose of Action stories.
A broader concept of “action” and its various types.
Action story essential elements needed to satisfy your reader.
How to build Action essentials into your story.
The answers to your specific questions during a special Q&A.
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workshop only: $97
PLEASE NOTE: INVESTING REAL DOLLARS IN GROWING YOUR CAREER STRENGTHENS YOUR COMMITMENT AND GETS YOU BETTER RESULTS. THEREFORE, NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED. YOU WILL RETAIN ACCESS TO THE PRODUCT FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. FOR FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS, CLICK HERE.
Meet Your Instructors
Anne Hawley
Developmental Editor
When she's not editing stories, Anne is writing them, reading them, researching them, or analyzing them. She specializes in helping writers discover the heart of the story they’re trying to tell so that they can tell it more beautifully. She can often be seen riding her Dutch bike Eleanor around Portland. She's the author of Restraint, a love story set in 19th Century London.
Rachelle Ramirez
Developmental Editor
Rachelle helps writers develop their stories and believes stories are our most important catalyst for change. She has an MA in psychology from Goddard College and attended the School of the Art Institute of Chicago's Masters in Creative Writing Program on merit scholarship. Before becoming a developmental editor, she served as a mental health counselor and as the executive director of a national writing community.
ONCE YOUR PAYMENT IS RECEIVED, YOU’LL GET INSTANT ACCESS TO THIS PRE-RECORDED MASTERCLASS AND THE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO action STORIES.
HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THIS MASTERCLASS?
Send an email and we’ll get you an answer right away.
Testimonials for anne & rachelle
“Damn if Anne hasn’t helped shape my understanding of story structure, world, building, and not settling for ‘okay.’”
—John R. Bray, author of Maggie and the Sprinkle Tree and cohost of the Manic Rambling Spiral podcast
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"Thanks for helping make my book an award winner, Rachelle!"
—J.R.R.R. (Jim) Hardison, author of Fish Wielder, The Helm, and Demon Freaks
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“Rachelle was AMAZING! She quickly helped me sort out which genres I’m working in and what my A story and my B story are. I was extremely impressed with her Story Grid. knowledge. I highly recommend her!”
—Debbie Kasman, author of fiction
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“Anne has helped me immensely on drafting a novel, both technically and mentally. Technically, she is skilled at quickly spotting the holes in my story and suggesting ways to fill them - she obviously has a lot of experience studying and working with stories. Mentally, her gentle but firm words of encouragement - on everything from scene structure to details to the global aim of the story - keep me focused and confident, rather than intimidated and overwhelmed. After 9 sessions of work with her, I feel like I have a good sense of what it takes to write a novel to completion, something I had no idea about at the beginning. I'm thrilled to be working with her."
—Joseph Wenzinger, first-time novelist.
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“Rachelle was both professional and down-to-earth as well as exceedingly helpful and knowledgeable. She totally demystified the genre question for my current manuscript. Do it – you won’t regret it!! Thank you Rachelle!”
—Beverly Lyle Patt, author of Best Friends Forever: A World War II Scrapbook
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“Thank you, Rachelle… You’ve helped expand my mind into the possibilities of this genre. As usual, the more I learn about the Story Grid the more I realize there is still so much to know.”
—Sheryl Gwyther, Australian children’s author (novels, short stories, plays).
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“While searching for an editor for the final edits of my first feature length screenplay, The Lake Effect, I worried I would never find someone I could place my trust in. After working with certified story grid editor, Anne Hawley, however, all my fears were put to rest. With her guidance, she took my screenplay to a whole new level. Anne’s knowledge is vast. She provided notes that were both specific and nuanced, and communicated them in safe and supportive manner. After our work together was finished, I felt confident that the story worked and all the necessary elements were in place. Feedback I’ve gotten, since, from other professionals, has validated this belief. I look forward to working with her on future projects.
—Cynthia Wikler, Filmmaker, Screenwriter of forthcoming film The Lake Effect
buy now
workshop only: $97
PLEASE NOTE: INVESTING REAL DOLLARS IN GROWING YOUR CAREER STRENGTHENS YOUR COMMITMENT AND GETS YOU BETTER RESULTS. THEREFORE, NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED. YOU WILL RETAIN ACCESS TO THE PRODUCT FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. FOR FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS, CLICK HERE.
HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THIS MASTERCLASS?
Send an email and we’ll get you an answer right away.