Scene Stormers

Make Every Scene Count

Scene Stormers is a live scene-writing workshop for fiction writers who want tighter pacing, deeper emotion, and unforgettable moments on the page. Five experienced editors and story coaches will lead you through through six live workshops, personalized 1-1 feedback on your writing, and supportive peer discussion. Workshops are optimally capped at 20.

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The Course

A close-up, photographic shot of a thick stack of printed manuscript pages clipped together, the top page boldly titled “SCENESTORMERS: Scene Draft 1.” Sentences are marked with precise, colored annotations in the margins: circled words labeled “weak verb,” arrows noting “raise stakes here,” and a box around a line tagged “strong opening image.” The paper edges show slight wear, hinting at multiple revisions. The stack rests on a dark walnut table, beside a slim tablet displaying a digital outline with bullet points for scene beats. Soft, side lighting from a nearby lamp creates gentle shadows between the pages, enhancing depth and texture. The mood is focused and professional, composed with a rule-of-thirds framing that emphasizes revision as central to the craft.

Live weekly Zoom workshops led by a motley crew of experienced editors and writing coaches.

An overhead, photographic view of a meticulously arranged scene-planning workspace on a smooth oak tabletop. Color-coded index cards are laid out in a clear grid, each card titled with bold black ink headers like “Inciting Moment,” “Reversal,” and “Cliffhanger.” A small, open notebook shows a neatly written list of sensory details for setting, while a thin metal ruler aligns the cards in straight rows. A cup of uncapped highlighters and fine-tip pens rests at the edge of the frame. Soft morning daylight from the top of the image casts gentle, diagonal shadows, creating a sense of order and calm energy. The composition is clean and modern, with sharp focus across the entire scene, evoking an organized, methodical approach to building powerful fiction scenes.

Actionable feedback from your personal coach to help level up your writing.

Next Session

September

Sept. 10 – Oct. 15, 2026

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Tuition: $600/Enrollment capped at 20

Instructors

Allison Fairhurst

Allison Fairhurst studied Literature and Creative Writing before certifying as a developmental editor and coach. Her favourite books contain some level of the uncanny; elements of fantasy, of the supernatural, paired with a romantic or friendship bond. Allison’s goal is to help authors tell stories in an organic, structured way.

Ben Stadig

Ben Stadig is a Connecticut-based writer and developmental editor passionate about helping other writers improve their craft. After majoring in journalism and working for regional newspapers and public radio, he pursued a career in advertising and marketing before transitioning to focus on writing and editing full-time.

Dave Reed

Dave Reed, the Book Shaman™, is a full-time developmental editor, book coach, and an award-winning author of fantasy and science fiction from Georgetown, Texas. He has been editing fiction and coaching writers professionally since 2019. His core belief is Better stories make better people.™

Julia Blair

Julia Blair believes good writers are made, not born. A developmental editor and story coach with more than a decade of experience, she loves untangling plot knots, asking inconvenient questions, and helping writers discover the story they were trying to tell all along.

Kallista Ann

Kallista Ann is a developmental editor and book coach who helps romance, horror, and fantasy writers create stories they are proud of. She does that through editorial feedback and guiding writers in skill-building. She’s certified with Author Accelerator. When not editing, she’s a chess enthusiast and a musical theatre nerd.

What people are saying

“To say that the people at Scene Stormers changed my life would be a gross understatement. They helped me make a dream come true. The best money I ever spent!”

Scott Thayer
-Author, “Wild Dogs and Citrus”

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