September 23. A Fast Blast Intro to Writing Short Stories and Novels- Part I. Joe's Place, Greenville, SC.
Topics will include:
- Build a set of writing tools.
- Create an authentic character and determine what she or he wants.
- Develop a sensory setting and learn how to set your story's mood.
- Consider the variety of conflicts your character might encounter.
October 14. A Fast Blast Intro to Writing Short Stories and Novels- Part II. Joe's Place, Greenville, SC.
Topics will include:
- Differentiate between internal and external goals.
- Figure out your character's over-riding problem and obstacles.
- Develop a plot sentence.
- Map your story.
- Consider point of view.
- Hook your reader.
- Arrive at a satisfactory ending.
November 9. Start Your Blog! Joe's Place, Greenville, SC.
December 2. Slow Down and Focus! Joe's Place, Greenville, SC.
Topics will include:
- Deep point of view and world building.
- The role of the antagonist.
- Dialogue that moves the story along.
- How to build a story one scene at a time.
- Pitfalls to avoid.
- Your path to publication.
- Writing resources.
Hope to see some of you there! Questions? Contact me at cbaldwin6@me.com.
8 comments:
Sure wish I lived closer, Carol! These classes look terrific.
Clara, that is sweet of you. But I think you could teach the class!
A blast, indeed!
Hey writers, If you want to have a fun learning experinece, check out Carol's writing classes. She has a great way of teaching!!
You got it, Cat!
Thanks for the recommendation, Sheri!
Such great classes! Your students will learn so much from you! :)
Thanks, Kathleen!
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