Let David Farland help you write your book.

International and New York Times Best-Selling Author Reveals His Writing Secrets

David Farland, aka Dave Wolverton was an award-winning, international bestselling author with over 50 novels in print. Published in over 20 languages. Farland wrote for major franchises such as Star Wars and The Mummy.

As a writing instructor, Farland has mentored dozens who have gone on to staggering literary success, including such #1 Best Sellers as:

Brandon Sanderson (The Wheel of Time, Mistborn series, The Stormlight Archive)
Stephenie Meyer (Twilight series)
Brandon Mull (Fablehaven and Beyonders)
Sean Williams (co-writer for three Star Wars: New Jedi Order series)
James Dashner (Author of The Maze Runner series)

While working at Scholastic, Farland helped market J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter to become the bestselling novel of all time.

In 1999, He set the Guinness World Record for the largest single-author, single-book signing. Then he was the lead judge for one of the world’s largest science fiction and fantasy writing contests for 30 years.

Dave passed away in January 2022, but his wisdom remains with us today through his books, pre-recorded courses and the people he inspired.

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"I still use the writing techniques he discussed, and constantly reference him and his instruction when I teach creative writing myself. . . His explanations led me directly to getting an agent, and subsequently, my first book deal."

Brandon Sanderson

#1 Bestselling author of the Way of Kings and Mistborn

"He understands storytelling and writing on a freaky level. All of us feel like we owe a huge debt to him."

James Dashner

#1 Bestselling author of The Maze Runner

"Aside from being a talented writer, David Farland is an excellent writing teacher. Hearing him teach live and reading his written advice has helped me focus many of my own thoughts about the writing process. Those who would like to learn more about the craft of writing would be wise to pay attention."

Brandon Mull

#1 Bestselling author of Fablehaven and Beyonders

“Whether you’re interested in making the transition to a professional author or are already published and wish to facilitate your move to the next level, Dave will give you the skill set necessary to make it happen.”

Day Leclaire

Bestselling author of over 50 romance novels

Writing Workshops

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From 1999 to 2002, David Farland taught a popular science fiction and fantasy writing class at Brigham Young University. Some of his students from those classes went on to make millions. Brandon Sanderson took it twice and has become one of the bestselling writers of our time. Dan Wells also took it, and he became one of the bestselling writers of dark fantasy of the past three decades. Stephenie Meyer took it and asked in a private consultation, “How do I write the bestselling young adult novel of all time?” The book she devised has sold over 100 million copies in 37 different languages.

“Invaluable! This workshop kicked my writing into high gear.”

“After publishing a number of stand-alone novels, I decided to create my first mystery series. Fortunately, before getting too bogged down in the details, I heard about David Farland’s intensive week-long writing workshop. Hey, why not learn directly from the world-building genius himself? Dave turned out to be a delightful mix of analytical teacher and creative explorer. The information he imparted was challenging enough for the published authors in the class, but presented in a way that newbies could learn from it as well. I’ll definitely be refreshing my writing with more classes from David Farland.”

“I learned more about story telling in that three-session workshop than I had in years of creative writing classes.”

David Farland's Writing Tips

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Online Writing Courses

David’s online lectures and seminars are perfect for learning the art and skill of commercial storytelling so that you can can become the writer you want to be!

Take each lesson and course at your own pace and from anywhere in the world.

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This is the exact framework he used with Stephanie Meyers to help her brainstorm and plot out the multiple award-winning saga The Twilight Series…

And the exact process that set James Dashner on his path to landing his masterpiece The Maze Runner on the big screen and into the realm of the immortals.

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David Farland's Books

"David Farland is the single greatest discovery of my professional career."

Algis Budrys

"When I reached the end of this first volume, The Runelords, and saw grace arise from a devastating battlefield where too many great hearts lay dead, Farland had earned the tears that came to my eyes. It was not sentiment but epiphany."

Orson Scott Card

"The Runelords is a first-rate tale, an epic fantasy that more than delivers on its promise. Read it soon and treat yourself to an adventure you won't forget."

Terry Brooks

Let David Farland help you write your book.

International and New York Times Best-Selling Author Reveals His Writing Secrets

Free Download - Writer Tips for 100 Days