How to Write an Unforgettable Story

Master the craft of writing fiction. A one-hour audio presentation.

Novelist, Alton Gansky, teaches the elements of fiction including high stakes, larger than life characters, the dramatic question, and more.

DISCLAIMER: While the presenter occasionally refers to information in a previous session taught, the content of this course stands alone and offers the elements necessary to write strong fiction.

The lecture was originally given at an American Christian Writers conference. If you want more information on their conferences and services visit www.acwriters.com.


Your Teacher


Al Gansky
Al Gansky

Alton L. Gansky is the author of 24 novels, 6 novellas, 1 screenplay, and 11 nonfiction works, as well as principal writer of 9 novels and 2 nonfiction books. He has been a Christy Award finalist (A Ship Possessed) and an Angel Award winner (Terminal Justice) and received the ACFW award for best suspense/thriller for his work on Fallen Angel. He holds a BA and MA in biblical studies and was granted a Litt.D.


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