Las Vegas Creative Writing Class

Great stories need unforgettable characters. But how do you craft a backstory that captivates readers, making them root for your characters' success? Join award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake for Character Creation – Who Is That Masked Man Anyway? In this class, Drake explores the core of character development—how history, motivation, society, and conflict shape your characters and drive your story. Walk away with the tools to create complex, compelling characters that resonate with readers long after they finish your book.

Great stories need unforgettable characters. But how do you craft a backstory that captivates readers, making them root for your characters' success? Join award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake for Character Creation – Who Is That Masked Man Anyway? In this class, Drake explores the core of character development—how history, motivation, society, and conflict shape your characters and drive your story. Walk away with the tools to create complex, compelling characters that resonate with readers long after they finish your book.

Magic, by definition, is an illusion—entirely fictitious. Yet in fantasy, it must feel as real and grounded as gravity or the laws of physics. How do you achieve that level of believability for your readers? Join award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake for Making Magic Believable. In this class, Drake explores how to seamlessly integrate magic, world-building, and fantastical elements into your story in ways that feel natural, logical, and immersive. Walk away with the tools to craft magic systems so vivid and believable your readers will forget they're not real.

Magic, by definition, is an illusion—entirely fictitious. Yet in fantasy, it must feel as real and grounded as gravity or the laws of physics. How do you achieve that level of believability for your readers? Join award-winning author Maxwell Alexander Drake for Making Magic Believable. In this class, Drake explores how to seamlessly integrate magic, world-building, and fantastical elements into your story in ways that feel natural, logical, and immersive. Walk away with the tools to craft magic systems so vivid and believable your readers will forget they're not real.