It's been a while since I sent a newsletter, but I have a couple of classes coming up and wanted to share the info – plus I posted a new video on the Ten-Minute Writer YouTube channel.

Cliffhangers: Keep the Pages Turning! An online forum workshop April 1-15. $25 for Premium Members, $35 for Basic (free) Members. Register by March 25th and save $5. Register at https://savvyauthors.com/community/classes/cliffhangers-keep-the-pages-turning-with-kris-bock.2160/

A cliffhanger chapter ending can add impact to a dramatic scene and leave the reader desperate to find out what happens next. Learn how to identify your best cliffhanger moments and make them even more dramatic through pacing and paragraphing. Even when you have to end at a quieter moment, you can drive the story forward by leaving your character—and the reader—with a sense of anticipation or worry.

The Ten-Minute Writer offers short videos to help writers improve their craft quickly. See videos on The Promise of the First Chapter, Fast Starts, Characters in Conflict, Secondary Characters, Villains, and a quick peek at Cliffhangers. Find them all at https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisEboch-10MinWriter

Writing Award-Winning Fiction/Nonfiction for Children/Teens with Chris Eboch

Saturday, May 11, 12:30 – 2:30 pm (MST) In Person & via Zoom

SWW members: $20 ♦ Non-members: $30

Can you write poetry for preschoolers, middle grade mysteries, or teen fantasy? How about articles on simple science, humorous history or clever crafts? In this workshop, we’ll explore the children’s lit markets and discuss what works for different age groups and genres. Then we’ll study how to write stories or nonfiction that children will love! Whether you want to share your memoirs with your family, enter the SWW contest, or write for publication, this class will get you started. (This is targeted at beginning to intermediate writers.) Register at: https://www.southwestwriters.com/workshop-registration-may-11/ 

Online, on-demand courses (start whenever you want and work at your own pace):

Please note: When you are new to EzyCourse, you will need to sign up and get a password first. Then return to the course page to enroll and pay. You will not have access to the course until you "Complete Purchase." 

Advanced Plotting—Keep Those Pages Turning: Learn advanced techniques that will make a decent plot dynamic. Take this online course at your own pace. It includes six videos plus handouts with notes and more resources for $100. Get Advanced Plotting here.

Educational Publishing: Make Money Writing for the Educational Market: Do you want to make money from writing? Are you willing and able to write on assignment if given a topic, word count, grade level, and deadline? Then you may be perfect for educational work for hire! 7 chapters, 14 lessons, $150 or the $350 subscription option lets you work one-on-one with me. Get the Ed Pub course here.

You Can Write for Children: Learn about children’s publishing—opportunities and challenges, genres, age ranges, book and magazine markets, and resources to keep you going. Watch this three-session video course at your own pace. It's five chapters for $60. Get You Can Write for Children here. 

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Chris Eboch is the author of over 100 books for children, including nonfiction and fiction, early reader through teen. Her novels for ages nine and up include The Eyes of Pharaoh, a mystery in ancient Egypt; The Well of Sacrifice, a Mayan adventure used in many schools; The Genie’s Gift, a middle eastern fantasy; and the Felony Melanie series featuring the characters from the movie Sweet Home Alabama as teenagers. Her writing craft books include You Can Write for Children: How to Write Great Stories, Articles, and Books for Kids and Teenagers, and Advanced Plotting.

Learn more at chriseboch.com. 

Chris writes mystery and romance for adults as Kris Bock. In the Accidental Detective series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. Kris’s Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series, a Texas ranching family wins a fortune in the lottery, which causes as many problems as it solves.