Everyone who comes to me for help, whether it be in workshops, on retreats or in private sessions, has at least one thing in common: a desire to write. Many have originally doubted his or her own talent, but I've found that undiscovered talent usually accompanies the desire, although in a fragile form. Still, writing successful fiction draws on more than just talent and desire. Three additional resources are needed:

• Skill in the craft of writing fiction
   

• Motivation to keep going when the going gets tough
   

• Creative processes that encourage your plot and character to flow from your unconscious onto the page.

My teaching, which is based on a two pronged method of honing craft and unleashing creativity, gives writers the skills, motivation, and processes to begin their journeys into the unknown. It is here, in the unknown, that you uncover the exciting, passionate characters who make your stories come alive. This is quite different from many writing teachers, who put emphasis on words and structure without leading their students into their creative unconscious. Although words and structure are crucial to fiction writing, a great story demands far more. 

Once you have a character who takes hold, the writing magically becomes better. Then learning technique is a natural part of the writing process, and not just an intellectual exercise.

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