Subject: Reminder! Time-sensitive invite! Unlock your hero’s heart! 😍

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Reminder!

Time-sensitive invite!

Unlock your hero’s heart! 😍


The HEA summer sessions start soon!


  • Cart closes tonight at 11pm PT! Join us this Saturday, June 7th, for The Root Fear Factor -- a live, interactive workshop with the brilliant Sue Brown-Moore! Workshop 1 of 3 of Sue's Summer 2025 HEA Sessions. 

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Thursday, June 5, 2025

Hi Friend,

Reminder!


Is your story missing that emotional spark?


Do your characters feel almost real—but not quite? 


If you’re nodding along, I have a very fun invitation for you:


There’s still time to join us this Saturday, June 7th, for The Root Fear Factor—a live, interactive workshop with the brilliant Sue Brown-Moore!


Why this matters


So often, when our stories fall flat or our characters don’t leap off the page, it’s not the plot or pacing—it’s the emotional core. 


The Root Fear is that deep, driving force your hero will do anything to avoid.


When you get this right, your story transforms.


Your characters become layered, relatable, and unforgettable.

Here’s what you’ll get in Sue's workshop

  • Tools to uncover your hero’s deepest motivations

  • Strategies to weave fear into every high-stakes moment

  • Clarity on how to tie character growth seamlessly into your plot

Can’t make it live?


No worries—your ticket includes 3 weeks of replay access and a digital workbook, so you can learn at your own pace.


Ready to go deeper?


Upgrade to June’s Courage Cohort for hands-on feedback from Sue and a supportive community working right alongside you.


You’ll leave with a character foundation that truly resonates with readers.


Don’t let another story stall out because you’re missing the emotional thread.


Move confidently forward as you strengthen your story's emotional core.


Join us this Saturday and give your hero (and your readers!) the emotional journey they deserve.



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Click the image below to hear Sue talk a bit about the importance of knowing your hero's root fear.


Deadline to sign up is tomorrow, Thursday, June 5 at 11pm Pacific / 12pm Mountain / 1am Central / 2am Eastern, so now's your chance. (Use this link to find your time zone.


Danika Bloom and I will both be in Courage Cohort, learning about root fears alongside all the story tellers!


I'd love to see you there.


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Happy Writing!



Best,

Beth


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