Registration opens March 1, 2020

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Body & Soul: Studies in Character Development

with ABIGAIL DEWITT

Stories take off when our characters surprise us. But how to achieve that seemingly magical state? One of the most powerful ways we have of creating characters is by focusing on their bodies. Abigail DeWtt is the author of the novels Lili, Dogs, and News of Our Loved Ones; her short fiction and essays have appeared in Narrative, Five Points, LitHub, the LA Review of Books, and elsewhere.

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Everything I Wish I’d Known Before I Wrote My First Memoir with JUDY GOLDMAN

Detailed instruction, exercises to help you find your best material, publishing tips — for both beginning and experienced writers. Judy Goldman is the author of 6 books (2 memoirs, 2 novels, 2 poetry collections), as well as work in The Washington Post, USA Today, Real Simple, Lit Hub, and numerous literary journals. Visit her website.



Story Structure

with JOHN CLAUDE BEMIS

In this interactive workshop, we'll explore how the arc of a plot affects - and is affected by - character motivation, scene pacing, thematic argument, and reader engagement. Whether starting a new project or revising a completed draft, writers will learn a variety of approaches to plotting an elegant and unforgettable story.Children's book author John Bemis has been published by Disney-Hyperion, Penguin Random House, and Heifer International and is represented by Adams Literary. Visit his website.


Classes limited to 15 participants.

Registration is now open!

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