Free Writing Workshops
Join Muse & Margins for free online writing workshops on storytelling, character development, editing, publishing, and book marketing. Each hands-on session focuses on two topics, includes practical activities, and lasts 90 minutes or less. Writers at every stage are welcome, whether you’re working toward independent or traditional publication.
Explore Our Workshops
Browse our workshop topics below. Dates are announced one workshop at a time. Want to hear when a favorite is scheduled? Use the Notify Me button above to select your interests.
Building a Character Arc
Build a character’s progression toward a final choice that feels earned.
Creating Meaningful Turning Points
Earning the Character’s Final Choice
Building Compelling Antagonists
Build an antagonist whose motivations create meaningful opposition to your protagonist.
Developing the Antagonist’s Motivations
Connecting Their Opposition to the Protagonist
Characters Who Hold Their Ground
Create compelling characters whose convictions endure meaningful pressure and personal cost.
Developing a Steadfast Character
Testing Their Convictions
A Supporting Cast With Purpose
Give supporting characters their own agendas and a distinct place in the story.
Giving Supporting Characters Independent Agendas
Giving Each Character a Distinct Role
Beyond a List of Traits
Move beyond character sheets to reveal personality through contradictions and behavior.
Creating Revealing Contradictions
Showing Personality Through Behavior
Making Readers Care About Your Character
Help readers connect with your character and stay invested when their choices become difficult.
Creating Connection
Keeping Readers Invested Through Difficult Choices