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SUMMARY:Shaping Beginnings & Endings in Your Stories
DESCRIPTION:Study the elements of effective short story openings and resonant endings and how to shape your own!\nIn this class\, we will look at what makes effective openings in stories\, how we draw readers in\, introduce characters and begin creating their world\, and how we develop resonant endings. We’ll also discuss how beginnings set the tone for endings. Each week\, looking closely at a few short story openings or endings\, we’ll discuss style\, setting\, characterization\, and answer the often asked questions how to show and what to tell. Classes include generative exercises writing openings and endings\, and guidance on developing a daily writing practice. \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\nShort story openings and endings\nCharacter development\nSetting\nStyle\nShow and Tell\n\nTime requirements\n\nUp to an hour of reading each week; Opportunity to develop a daily writing practice\n\nMaterials\n\nAll reading materials will be provided.\n\nWho should take this workshop?\n\nThis workshop is designed for fiction writers developing first drafts or revisions of stories.\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/shaping-beginnings-endings-in-your-stories/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:3 Sessions,All Levels,Fiction,Workshop,Zoom
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