Julie Hartley

Plotting and Planning Your Novel

The Word On The Streetchampions reading and writing in Canada primarily through a free festival celebrating storytelling, ideas, and imagination.

The Word On The Street

Master story structure, build stronger plots, and use the Five Act Structure to plan, develop, and edit your novel with confidence.

Metro Hall

WOTS Workshops 2026

Get inspired, build your skills, and connect with authors and publishing pros through engaging WOTS workshops for writers and creators.

WOTS would like to recognize the support of our partners and sponsors, and funder, Ontario Creates.

<p>Understanding the building blocks of narrative is essential if you want to create a powerful and well-paced plot. In this workshop we’ll explore the structural bones of a novel, learning the vital components of a well written story. Discover tools that will help you to plan before you launch into the first draft of a novel, and learn how to use Five Act Structure to identify plotting issues as you edit your book.</p><p>This workshop is applicable to all writers interested in crafting a novel, and to writers in the process of editing a novel they have already written. By the end of the session, you will have a clearer understanding of classic story structure, and essential tools to assist you in planning and editing your book.</p><p><br></p><p>This in-person workshop is free to attend. However, if you have the means, we invite you to consider a donation to The Word On The Street as a way of helping to keep these arts events accessible for everyone into the future.</p>

<h3>Location</h3><p>The WOTS workshops are located in room 310 of Metro Hall, accessible through the festival site at David Pecaut Square. Take the elevator to the third floor and follow the signage.</p><p>Advance registration is required.</p><p>Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the workshop begins, and bring something to write with!</p>

<h2>About The Word On The Street Toronto<br></h2><p>The Word On The Street is an annual celebration of storytelling, ideas and imagination, hosting Canada's largest FREE book and magazine festival annually and promoting great books by Indigenous and Canadian authors year-round.</p>

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