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THE REAL STORY: A SHORT STORY WORKSHOP
Writing Pad West
Los Angeles, CA
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Have you always dreamed of writing brilliant tales of urban intrigue for the New Yorker? Now's your chance! In this class, successful fiction writer, Jim Gavin will share his recipe for crafting an irresistible short story! Through fun, in-class writing exercises and an engaging craft talk, he'll help you brainstorm new ideas, and write a draft of a Pulitzer prize winning gem. He'll show you how to hook readers with an engaging premise and make your story feel complete in five pages or less. Experienced and beginning writers welcome. Prepare to bring on your inner Salinger!

Instructor: Jim Gavin
Sunay Oct. 5
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $80 (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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Writing Pad West (View)
Wilshire Blvd. and Beverly Glen
Los Angeles, CA 90024
United States
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Education > Classes

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

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