MRK Gives Online Keynote Workshop for Willamette Writers
July 19, 2026— 1 PM PT to 3 PM PT
https://willamettewriters.org/ get directions
July 19th 1 – 3PM PT on Zoom:
Online Keynote Workshop: The Principles of Structure with Mary Robinette Kowal
Log in for our online keynote workshop with award-winning author Mary Robinette Kowal as she leads us through the Principles of Structure. Whether you’re outlining a new novel or revising a finished draft, this session will help you better understand what makes stories resonate. Plot structures like “save the cat” or the “7-point plot structure” are like recipes. They tell you how to make a specific kind of story. But what are the underlying principles that make structures work? Instead of being locked into someone else’s idea of what makes a good story, understanding the reason that things work can free you up to tell your story the way you want to. Bring your work in progress, take plenty of notes, and kick off the conference with a deeper understanding of the principles behind great storytelling.