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A Novel Approach: Mastering The Long Format Story (1 Day)
Everyone wants to write the "Great American Novel" but few do. Why? Because crafting compelling characters, exciting plot lines, and vivid worlds is hard. In this one day class, award-winning author Francesca Lia Block will help you build the foundation of a bestselling novel project. Her fascinating craft lecture and fun writing exercises will help you create suspense and bring your characters to life. She'll show you how to easily plot out the specifics of your novel and determine which story lines will work best for your project. You'll leave with a toolkit of techniques to develop future novel ideas, some terrific scenes and a loose outline for your novel to boot!
Instructor: Francesca Lia Block
Sun., Oct. 27, 2013
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (with lunch break)
Cost: $160 (includes snacks and tea)
Location: Writing Pad West
About Francesca Lia Block:
Francesca Lia Block (author of the "Dangerous Angels" series) is renowned for her over 30 ground breaking novelspostmodern, magic-realist tales that transport readers through the harsh, gritty landscapes of contemporary life to transcendent realms of the senses where love is always our saving grace. Born in Los Angeles, where she still lives, Block's work pulsates with the language and images of the city's sprawling subculture. She has received numerous honors, including the Margaret A. Edwards Lifetime Achievement Award and the Phoenix Award, as well as citations from the American Library Association, The New York Times Book Review and the School Library Journal. Her work has been published around the world, translated into many languages.
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LocationWriting Pad West (View)
10445 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles , CA 90024
United States
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| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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