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THE REAL STORY: A SHORT STORY WORKSHOP
Writing Pad West
Los Angeles, CA
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Picture it: you open up the fiction page of The New Yorker and the top story is yours! Award-winning author Jim Gavin has done it and in this 5-week class he'll show you how. You'll learn you how to write a clear, compelling tale in five pages or less. The secret formula? He'll share imaginative ways of creating an engaging premise, sparsely crafted descriptions for maximal effect, and techniques for staying true to the logic of your story. And the best part of all is that Jim will lead you through his airtight process straight to the a satisfying ending. By end of the class, you'll have a polished publication-ready short story as well as a solid plan for where to submit it. New Yorker font not included.

Instructor: Jim Gavin
Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16 (5 Sundays)
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $395 (Includes snacks and tea)
Location: Writing Pad West (Wilshire Blvd. and Beverly Glen, Los Angeles, CA 90024)

About Jim Gavin
Jim Gavin is the author of "Middle Men" (Simon & Schuster). His fiction has appeared in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, Zoetrope, Esquire, Slice, The Mississippi Review, and ZYZZYVA. He lives in Los Angeles.
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Please contact marilyn@writingpad.com to sign up late or get on the wait list.

Location

Writing Pad West
Wilshire Blvd. and Beverly Glen
Los Angeles, CA 90024
United States

Categories

Education > Classes

Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: Yes!
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes!

Contact

Owner: Writing Pad
On BPT Since: Feb 28, 2012
 
Marilyn Friedman
writingpad.com


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