Presenter – Elaine Isaak
Many writers would love to start a novel, but feel intimidated by the length and commitment of 80 to 100 thousand words of continuous fiction. You’ve got a character or a concept you want to delve into, but how do you even begin? In this workshop, we’ll look at different approaches for nurturing the seed of a good idea into a solid foundation for the book of your heart. Come prepared to brainstorm, noodle around, and play with your concept, and leave with a fresh beginning (or five).
Elaine Isaak is the author of The Singer’s Crown and its sequels. As E. C. 
Ambrose, she wrote The Dark Apostle historical fantasy series about medieval surgery, which concluded in 2018 with book 5, Elisha Daemon, and as E. Chris Ambrose, the Bone Guard series of international thrillers. She has taught at the Odyssey Writing Workshop, as well as at conventions and writer’s groups across the country, and judged writing competitions from New Hampshire Literary Idol to the World Fantasy Award.
