Plenty of people may have a great idea for a book, but far fewer know how to follow that idea through to fruition. In this free two-hour, interactive class, novelist Lauren Thoman will take participants through the process of moving from an initial inspiration to finished manuscript, covering the basic elements of plot, character, and story structure, along with various approaches to outlining, drafting, and revision.

Whether you're an established writer looking to try something new, or someone who has never written a word but is interested in starting, all are welcome to participate.

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Born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA, Lauren Thoman studied music education, though soon realized that the life of a band director was not for her. Her passion for pop culture and watching and analyzing movies and TVshows led her to become a frequent contributor to a number of prominent online pop culture outlets, such as Parade, Vulture, PopSugar, Looper, and Collider. Her debut novel I'LL STOP THE WORLD was published by Mindy Kaling under her eponymous imprint with Amazon Publishing, Mindy's Book Studio, on April 1, 2023. She lives outside of Nashville, Tennessee with her family. You can learn more on her website at www.laurenthomanwrites.com.