Keep your readers glued to the page!
Master the skills of scene building and learn how to avoid weak story segments that result in bland and uninspiring stories. The building blocks of any short story, novel, memoir, or work of creative nonfiction are scenes. Each one has its own beginning, middle, and end and moves readers another step toward the plot’s resolution. Elements discussed in this fast-paced, half-day class will include perspective, setting, emotion, action, dialogue, and exposition—as well as the most effective types of scene openings and endings.
Live video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the platform here. On the start date or the day before, participants will receive an email with login info (please check your spam if you don’t see it).
In this workshop you’ll learn:
- Action
- Dialogue
- Exposition
- Setting
- Perspective (POV)
Time requirements
- No time requirements outside of class.
Materials
- All reading materials will be provided.
Who should take this workshop?
- This workshop is intended for new and intermediate authors who will benefit from a clearer understanding of the elements of an effective scene.
If you need an accommodation for this workshop, please contact us at access@{{{{homeurl_non_www}}}}. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services.
