Here is where I’ll be this summer!!
APRIL 11th!
Join us at the Texas Two–Step Writer’s Conference!
An all-day, immersive workshop led by Amanda Arista, designed to help writers gain clarity, confidence, and momentum in their stories.
The workshop will guide you through:
• The WRITE Stuff: Tools for Prewriting Through Editing that works
• Why These Monkeys: Strengthening Heroines & Villains
• Down & Dirty Character Development that clicks
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to strengthen your craft, this is the one conference of the year you definitely don’t want to miss! Enjoy the welcoming space to learn, connect, and grow.
April 11, 2026
Hurst Conference Center – Hurst, Texas
All-day workshop • Lunch included
Register Now – https://www.ntrw.org/p/
Limited Seats Available
JUNE-JULY
Romancing the 
Page: Workshopping Your Romance Novel 10-Week Intensive with Amanda Arista (Zoom) starts Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
This 10-week online writing workshop invites students to craft the backbone of an original romance novel or screenplay by exploring the classic romance story arc—from the Meet Cute through the Happily Ever After. Each week, students will examine a different stage of falling in love, using examples from literature, film, and beloved romance stories to illuminate the timeless patterns that make readers’ hearts soar. Any love story is welcome, from contemporary to comedy to romantasy.
