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The Art of Revision: What Does This Story Want to Be? (A Short Fiction Writing Workshop)
Why wait until Summer? The Word Barn is excited to present its very first SPRING writing workshop!
The Art of Revision: What Does This Story Want to Be?
Bernard Malamud once said, First drafts are for learning what your novel or story is about. Im a firm believer in letting a first draft bubble up and spill onto the page organically, in letting the mind go where it wants or needs to go. Later, a close reading and questioning of what is there and what isnt can help the writer discover what a particular story wants to be, which often starts out as a felt thing that is only later distilled to the concrete. In this short fiction workshop, each week youll give and get feedback on works in progress, as we all help each other uncover what our stories want to be. Well also set aside time to consider examples of some essential elements of fiction: character and setting; mood and tone; metaphoric potential and theme; and climaxes, epiphanies, and shifts. Join us as we think and feel our way to more fully-realized stories.
Instructor: Sue Repko
April 19, 26 May 3, 10, 17 (5 weeks)
Wednesday nights, 6:00-8:30 pm
cost: $150 per student
students should be 18+
Sue Repkos fiction has appeared in The Gettysburg Review, Beloit Fiction Journal, Bryant Literary Review, Broken Bridge Review, tattoo highway, and other print and online journals. Her essays have appeared in The Southeast Review, Tributaries, Hippocampus, The Common, Literal Latté, and elsewhere. An essay of hers was named a notable in The Best American Essays 2016. She has an MFA from Bennington and teaches English at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH.
* Note: the cost of this workshop is lower than past workshops. Summer Workshop prices may vary. An IDEAL number for this Spring workshop will be 8-10 participants.
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LocationThe Word Barn (View)
66 Newfields Road
Exeter, NH 03833
United States
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| Minimum Age: 18 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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