In this episode, Chris and Gena welcome award-winning author Laurel Thomas to discuss the concept of Writer's Fiction Roundtables. Laurel shares her journey from nonfiction to fiction writing, highlights from her novels, and her approach to developing compelling characters and themes. They delve into the structure and purpose of her roundtables, emphasizing their inclusivity and the benefits for both new and experienced writers. The episode also details how these roundtables fit into the Writing Momentum membership program, which supports writers with live events, recorded videos, and discussions.

• 00:00 Introduction to the Writer's Fiction Roundtable
• 00:38 Laurel Thomas: From Nonfiction to Fiction
• 02:24 Crafting Compelling Characters and Themes
• 04:24 The Art of World-Building in Fantasy
• 07:29 Introducing the Writing Momentum Membership
• 08:33 What is a Writer's Roundtable?
• 10:07 Creating Safe Spaces for Writers
• 12:11 Deep Dive into Characterization
• 16:47 Inclusivity in Writer's Roundtables
• 20:27 Nonfiction Writers and Storytelling Techniques
• 22:51 Join the Writing Momentum Membership
• 23:33 Conclusion: Writing Together for Momentum

LINKS:

• Laurel's Amazon Author's Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BHRT3R42
• Liz Wilcox's Email Marketing Membership at http://wmdeal.com/liz
• Get your FREE Move the Needle goal-setting for authors ebook at https://www.writingmomentum.com
• Write with us! Join our writing membership and get your book DONE! https://writewithlaurel--writingmomentum.thrivecart.com/membership/