Build Your Novel with Touchstone Moments

A live workshop for novelists (especially, but not limited to, kid lit writers) who want to deepen their story’s emotional resonance and find authentic connection with difficult characters.

Live • One Night Only • Replay Included •

Live • One Night Only • Replay Included •

Why This Workshop?

In this 90-minute live workshop, you’ll learn how to:

  • Identify emotionally charged moments that will infuse your writing with new life and energy

  • Use touchstone moments to better understand your own characters and themes

  • Learn how to build narrative momentum without being a “plotter”

  • Write with emotional clarity that will hook readers

  • Develop a practical framework you can use in the future

Workshop Details

  • Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

  • Time: 6:00–7:30 pm PT (9:00–10:30 pm ET)

  • Where: Live on Zoom

  • Price: $39

  • Replay: Available for 7 days for all registered participants

Accessibility & attendance note:
Live attendance is encouraged but not required. If you can’t join in real time, you’ll receive a replay to watch on your own schedule.

About Lindsay

Lindsay Lackey is the author of award-winning middle grade novels, and a tried-and-true “pantser.” She developed her Touchstone Moments workshop after writing her debut novel, All the Impossible Things, when she realized that the key to creating a villain was to tap into her inner villainy. Her teaching style is conversational and practical, and her workshops have helped authors at all stages of their writing careers.