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SUMMARY:Crafting Fiction\, Element by Element
DESCRIPTION:Let’s demystify the craft of fiction writing!\nBy studying basic craft elements of fiction\, participants will build a strong foundation for their writing—be it stories or novels. This 7-week workshop will explore elements (characterization\, setting\, scene\, etc.) one at a time and ask participants to practice them through in-class exercises. We’ll also read published stories to help us understand how writers regularly employ these elements. Class members will begin to put the elements together\, too\, as they start a story. You’ll leave the workshop with the tools you need to write wonderful\, authentic fiction. \n\nLive 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). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nDeveloping characters\nMoving from Character to Plot and Story\nSetting/Tone/Time\nPoint of View / Narration\nScene & Dialogue\, and Revision\n\nTime requirements\n\n1/2 hour – 1 hour weekly\n\nMaterials\n\nThe O. Henry Prize Winners/The Best Short Stories 2025\, Edited by Edward P. Jones\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThe workshop is designed for beginning fiction writers\, intermediate fiction writers\, and anyone looking to focus on bettering their fiction technique.\n\n\nIf 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.
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SUMMARY:Crafting Fiction\, Element by Element
DESCRIPTION:Let’s demystify the craft of fiction writing!\nBy studying basic craft elements of fiction\, participants will build a strong foundation for their writing—be it stories or novels. This 7-week workshop will explore elements (characterization\, setting\, scene\, etc.) one at a time and ask participants to practice them through in-class exercises. We’ll also read published stories to help us understand how writers regularly employ these elements. Class members will begin to put the elements together\, too\, as they start a story. You’ll leave the workshop with the tools you need to write wonderful\, authentic fiction. \n\nLive 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). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nDeveloping characters\nMoving from Character to Plot and Story\nSetting/Tone/Time\nPoint of View / Narration\nScene & Dialogue\, and Revision\n\nTime requirements\n\n1/2 hour – 1 hour weekly\n\nMaterials\n\nThe Best American Short Stories 2024\, Lauren Groff Ed.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThe workshop is designed for beginning fiction writers\, intermediate fiction writers\, and anyone looking to focus on bettering their fiction technique. More advanced writers have benefitted too.\n\n\nIf 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.
URL:https://writer.org/event/crafting-fiction-element-by-element-5/
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SUMMARY:Crafting Fiction: Element by Element
DESCRIPTION:Let’s demystify the craft of fiction writing!\nBy studying basic craft elements of fiction\, participants will build a strong foundation for their writing—be it stories or novels. This 7-week workshop will explore elements (characterization\, setting\, scene\, etc.) one at a time and ask participants to practice them through in-class exercises. We’ll also read published stories to help us understand how writers regularly employ these elements. Class members will begin to put the elements together\, too\, as they start a story. You’ll leave the workshop with the tools you need to write wonderful\, authentic fiction. \n\nLive 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). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nDeveloping characters\nMoving from Character to Story and Plot\nSetting/Tone/Time\nPoint of View / Narration\nScene & Dialogue\, and Revision\n\nTime requirements\n\n30-60 minutes/week\n\nMaterials\n\nThe Best American Short Stories 2024\, Lauren Groff\, Ed.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThe workshop is designed for beginning fiction writers\, intermediate fiction writers\, and anyone looking to focus on bettering their fiction technique. More advanced writers have taken this class and benefited too.\n\n\nIf 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.
URL:https://writer.org/event/crafting-fiction-element-by-element-4/
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SUMMARY:Crafting Fiction: Element by Element
DESCRIPTION:Let’s demystify the craft of fiction writing!\nBy studying basic craft elements of fiction\, participants will build a strong foundation for their writing—be it stories or novels. This 7-week workshop will explore elements one at a time and ask participants to practice them through in-class exercises. We’ll also read published stories to help us understand how writers regularly employ these elements. Class members will begin to put the elements together\, too\, as they start a story. You’ll leave the workshop with the tools you need to write wonderful\, authentic fiction. \n\nLive 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). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nDeveloping characters\nMoving from Character to Plot and Story\nSetting/Tone/Time\nPoint of View / Narration\nScene & Dialogue\, and Revision\n\nTime requirements\n\n30-60 minutes/week\n\nMaterials\n\nThe Best American Short Stories 2024\, edited by Lauren Groff\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThe workshop is designed for beginning fiction writers\, intermediate fiction writers\, and anyone looking to focus on bettering their fiction technique.\n\n\nIf 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.
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SUMMARY:Crafting Fiction: Element by Element
DESCRIPTION:Let’s demystify the craft of fiction writing!\nBy working through basic craft elements of fiction\, participants will build a strong foundation for their writing–be it short stories or novels. This 7-week workshop will explore the elements of fiction one at a time and ask participants to practice these elements through in-class writing exercises. We will also read published fiction–a story per week–to see how experienced writers regularly employ these elements. You’ll leave the workshop prepared to write a wonderful work of fiction. \n\nLive 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). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nDeveloping Characters\nMoving from Character to Plot\nSetting/Tone/Time\nPoint of View/Narration\nScene & Dialogue\n\nTime requirements\n\n30-60 minutes/week\n\nMaterials\n\nThe Best American Short Stories 2023\, Min Jin Lee\, Ed.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for beginning fiction writers looking to learn the basics and intermediate writers looking to solidify their writing craft.\n\n\nIf 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.
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CATEGORIES:7 Sessions,Beginner/Intermediate Level,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Crafting Fiction: Element by Element
DESCRIPTION:Let’s demystify the craft of fiction writing!\nBy working through basic craft elements of fiction\, participants will build a strong foundation for their writing–be it stories or novels. This 7-week workshop will explore craft elements one at a time and ask participants to practice them through in-class exercises. Reading published fiction will also help us understand how writers regularly employ these elements. You’ll also begin to put the elements together as you start a story. You’ll leave the workshop with the tools you need to write wonderful\, authentic fiction. \n\nLive 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). \n\nIn this workshop you’ll learn:\n\nDeveloping Characters\nMoving from Character to Plot and Story\nSetting/Tone/Time\nPoint of View / Narration\nScene & Dialogue\, and Revision\n\n  \nTime requirements\n\n30-60 minutes/week.\n\n  \nMaterials\n\nThe Best American Short Stories 2022\, Andrew Sean Greer\, Ed.\n\n  \nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is for anyone wishing to grow their knowledge of the craft of fiction. It works for any level\, and certainly beginners will find a start here\, and experienced writers can find new insights.\n\nIf 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.
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