From Crisis to the Breaking Point

From Structure to Story: Deepening Your Narrative with Eli Villamán

You’ve started your story. Now it’s time to shape it.

This four-part series is designed to help you move from early pages to a stronger, more complete draft. In From Structure to Story: Deepening Your Narrative, writers move beyond the opening and into the heart of their work. This workshop series is designed for those ready to strengthen structure, build momentum, and develop their stories with greater clarity and intention. Through guided writing, craft exploration, and focused feedback, participants will continue developing their short stories, novels, or memoirs while working through the key stages of the narrative arc—from foundation to resolution.

May 21 — From Crisis to the Breaking Point

Build tension and forward momentum through escalating conflict. This session focuses on pacing, micro-crises, and developing the emotional turning point that pushes the story forward.

What You’ll Receive