Ideas to Story: Classic Workshop

How to take an idea and turn it into a story or novel.

Taught by one of the most prolific writers working in modern fiction, Dean Wesley Smith (with the help of Kristine Kathryn Rusch). Over the years they have written upwards of two hundred novels each, plus hundreds and hundreds of short stories and nonfiction books and articles.

This workshop will cover all the aspects to help you take a simple idea or trigger and turn it into a story or novel.

If you are afraid of finding the next idea for a story, this workshop is for you. If you have trouble figuring out how an idea can be made into a story, this workshop is for you.


Your Instructor


Dean Wesley Smith
Dean Wesley Smith

Considered one of the most prolific writers working in modern fiction, New York Times and USA Today bestselling writer, Dean Wesley Smith published over two hundred novels and over seven hundred books, and hundreds and hundreds of short stories. He has over thirty million copies of his books in print.

At the moment he produces novels in four major series, including the time travel Thunder Mountain novels set in the old west, the galaxy-spanning Seeders Universe series, the cold case mystery series, Cold Poker Gang series, and the superhero series staring Poker Boy.

For more information about Dean’s books and ongoing projects, please visit his website at www.deanwesleysmith.com


Course Curriculum


  Introduction to Classic Workshops
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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