We’re here to help you write a great story with incredible characters, a page-turning experience that readers love. We’re talking about genre fiction writing…you know the stories that most people read. Whether you’re writing mystery, suspense, thriller, romance, horror, sci-fi, paranormal, westerns, even women’s fiction, we’ve got you covered. If you’re looking for an MFA experience to help you craft your literary fiction novel or memoir, we probably aren’t a good fit. We’re here to teach you about writing craft, whether you’re a plotter (like to outline your story), or a pantser (prefer finding your story while you write your first draft), or if you plan to indie publish or dream of being traditionally published, we’ve got practical writing craft advice. We’re all about story, characters, and genre fiction. We want to help you write your first book, find your motivation, keep yourself creative, and even revise your work. Join panster and best-selling author SG Redling, and plotter and content developer for RWA’s Pen to Paper program, Tobi Doyle for some fabulous workshops. Check out the website, sign up for our newsletter, and we hope to see you at a conference or workshop soon!
Our submission workshop will cover blurbs (back cover copy), loglines, query letters, and writing a synopsis mostly painlessly. You need a blurb and logline even if you indie publish. We’ll answer questions as we go. It’ll be fun. If you don’t turn your video on, clothes are optional. It gives you something to watch while you’re enjoying Starbuck’s free AC. And it’s free.
JOIN US FOR OUR CONFERENCE, AUG 30-31, 2025
Last year we had several attendees get requests for manuscripts, and at least three books sold at our small and personal writing conference.
What people are saying:
Whether it’s a group critique or one-on-one troubleshooting, Ask IGW has become the resource I turn to most often in my writing career. They are there through every step of an author’s journey from developing an idea, to the process of publication, to all of the behind the scenes aspects. My ten million questions always get answered with the patience of saints, and I am forever grateful for their help and expertise.
JT Cooper
My consultation with Sheila Redling and Tobi Doyle was the most productive—and fun—conversation I’ve had in a long while. Within minutes, they helped me solidify and strengthen my conflict and flesh out my characters by delving into their emotional wounds. I’m not saying they’re magicians, but pure magic happened! I came away with a much stronger book and knowing more about my story and characters. It was so exciting and I ended the call reinvigorated and eager to dive into my book! Sheila and Tobi use their invaluable knowledge, amazing insightfulness and love of the story to assist writers in diving deeper into plot and characters, and I’m so glad I was a recipient! —
Naima Simone, USA Today bestselling author
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Intensive Genre Workshops 