https://www.scbwi.org/events/2025-new-england-spring-conference
I am presenting two workshops:
THE MINI BLUEPRINT: DISTILL YOUR NOVEL ON A SINGLE PAGE - Christy Yaros
Good for: Craft - Drafting, Word Choice, Plotting & Planning
Audience: Middle Grade/Young Adult Authors
In this hands-on workshop, we'll create a one-page "mini blueprint" that reveals your story's foundation through an editor's or reader's lens. Together, we'll explore 13 key elements—including character motivation, central conflict, and story stakes—to uncover what drives your novel and identify areas needing clarity. You can use this blueprint at any stage of writing to maintain focus, strengthen revisions, or reconnect with your story's purpose. By the end, you'll have a clear roadmap to guide you forward with confidence, whether you're just beginning, deep in drafts, or preparing to query.
STORY STUDIO: WEAVING THEME INTO YOUR STORY - Christy Yaros
Good for: Craft - Drafting, Word Choice, Plotting & Planning
Audience: Middle Grade/Young Adult Authors
Your story is more than just a plot—it’s about what your book is trying to say. The best novels don’t just entertain; they resonate with readers on a deeper level. But how do you weave theme seamlessly into your characters, conflicts, and subplots without making it feel forced or like it was an afterthought?
In this interactive session, you’ll:
✔ Uncover your story’s core theme and explore how it shapes your protagonist’s journey.
✔ Map out key emotional moments that reinforce your theme naturally.
✔ Deepen your story’s impact through contrast, conflict, and subplots.
✔ Walk away with actionable strategies to strengthen your story’s thematic depth.
Through live writing exercises and guided reflection, you’ll develop tools to integrate theme organically—so your story’s message lingers long after the final page. Perfect for both drafting and revising writers—bring your work-in-progress!