Does anyone going to LTUE want “What Comes Next?”

LTUE didn’t have enough slots to include the presentation in the schedule, but I’m willing to give it in the chat area by the lobby to folks who are interested. Probably on Saturday.

So in “What Comes Next?” I share two tools I use that help me figure out where to start my stories and, well, what comes next all the way to the end. The second tool encapsulates, for me, the core of what story is all about.

If you’re interested, let me know

EDIT: I’m targeting 8-9 am on Saturday.

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  1. It’s all a matter of timing for me. I’d be interested, but must get the toddler up and drive for nearly an hour to get there, so 8 am is a reaaaaally early start.

  2. Oh, John. I am so ready for just about anything that you have to teach. Looking forward to it.

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