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, The Stormlight Archive)
- Stephenie Meyer (Twilight)
- James Dashner (The Maze Runner)
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.
Farland also judged and taught writing workshops with L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future, one of the largest worldwide writing competitions for new fantasy and science fiction authors.
The contest has helped discover and launch many authors into professional careers, with nearly 100 new science fiction and fantasy books released in just the last year.
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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Writing Workshops
These include both in person and live online courses*
Superstars Writing Seminars was founded in 2010 and is unique among writing seminars. The curriculum is focused on teaching writers the business side of being successful in the publishing industry and mastering the writing craft. The instructors are chosen from the top of the industry and include Kevin J. Anderson, Eric Flint, Rebecca Moesta, James Owen, David Farland, and more!
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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.
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These workshops will make your work truly shine. Receive expert advice and personal feedback from Dave himself with in-person or online interactions. With a variety of workshops Dave will help you with things like character development, outlining, story structure, worldbuilding–including the creation of new planets, life forms, political and economic systems, conflict creation and more.
David Farland's Writing Tips
Enjoy Dave’s free writing tips and advice. Going strong for over 10 years, there is a plethora of advice that will make sure your writing is meeting critical elements and ready to publish!
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The 3 Types of Plot Goals
Stories start with plot goals. While many writers point to conflict, or even the antagonist, as the first element of plot, in reality, it’s a
Boost Your Bottom Line & Sell More Books
You got through the hard part of writing the book and you’ve either published or are looking to publish…and you want to make money and/or
The Importance of Setting
Why is it important? Mary Buckham, USA Today Bestselling author recently presented WRITING ACTIVE SETTING for David Farland’s mentoring group, Apex-Writers. It is an important
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.
Purchase them individually or at our limited time bundle price!
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
