Explore how selecting the right details can add texture and depth to a story.
Description is an important element in fiction to orient the reader to setting and characters. But how do you know what and how much to describe? Too much can slow the narrative and bore the reader, and not enough can leave a reader feeling lost or confused. By reviewing excerpts from a wide array of short stories and novels, we will explore how selecting the right details can add texture and depth to a story. Participants will have an opportunity to practice writing their own descriptions.
In-person class: This workshop will take place at The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh St, Bethesda MD.
In this workshop you’ll learn:
- Description in fiction
- Setting and characters
- Concrete detail
Time Requirements
- No time requirement outside of class.
Materials
- All materials will be provided.
Who should take this workshop?
- This is for intermediate writers looking to enhance their writing craft.
If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.