Name: Story Structure: A Master-Level Class in One of Writing’s Most Daunting Subjects (2 hours)
Start: 2026-04-19T09:00:00-0600
End: 2026-04-19T11:15:00-0600

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Story Structure: A Master-Level Class in One of Writing’s Most Daunting Subjects (2 hours)

Sunday April 19, 2026 9:00am - 11:15am MDT

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Whether a writer is a plotter or a "pantser", the task becomes easier with a clear grasp of story structure. This course compares ancient and modern structural techniques, showing their similarities and differences in order to simplify the writing process and find the necessary beats all powerful and resonant stories contain. The course breaks down the most common frameworks and provides insight to story flow, character growth, and the emotional connection to readers.

Faculty

Kevin Ikenberry

Author

Kevin Ikenberry is a life-long space geek and retired Army officer. As an adult, he managed the U.S. Space Camp program, two Challenger Learning Centers, and served on active duty in space operations before Space Force was a thing. He’s an international bestselling science fiction... Read More →

Sunday April 19, 2026 9:00am - 11:15am MDT
Academy

Craft of Writing

Moderator DJ Cochran

Pikes Peak Writers Conference 2026

Kevin Ikenberry

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Pikes Peak Writers Conference 2026

Kevin Ikenberry

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