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How to Use Plot to Structure Your Fiction
The secrets of building and creating powerful storylines
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Yes, you can write brilliantly, seamlessly, effortlessly. Beautiful language, original characters, and startling scenes flow from the page; but when all is said and done, what's the plot? Where's the story? Many writers struggle over how to structure their fiction, and often the most wonderful prose can be overlooked without a sense of pacing, timing, structure, and dramatic arc. Whether you're working on a short story, a novella, or a full-length novel, this seminar will show you the secrets to building and creating powerful storylines and how to keep the action moving and your readers enthralled. In this seminar, you can expect to learn: By the end of this seminar, you can expect to have: | ||
Instructor BioJamie Cat Callan's Courses No courses available at this time.  Jamie's literary awards include the PEN Syndicated Fiction Award, the New York State Arts Council on the Arts Grant, First Prize in the Writers Digest Literary Competition (twice) and fellowships to the Breadloaf, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, the Connecticut Commission on the Arts, the Ragdale Foundation, and the Vermont Studio Center. Jamie is currently a teaching artist with the Connecticut Commission on Art, Culture and Tourism. Testimonials I loved Jamie's seminar. She was very smart, supportive, engaging, experienced, and entertaining. Her seminar was exactly what I needed. I would eagerly attend another seminar if she's leading it. -- Tara Swords, freelancer"Jamie's Plot seminar is my favorite that I've taken so far. She's a very warm instructor and makes me feel at ease. The material covered was exactly what I expected, and what I needed. I definitely believe it will give my writing the bit of structure I would like. She covered each topic thoroughly and without provoking me to look at my watch constantly. The space was set up well and comfortable. The handout was very helpful and a good reference to accompany Jamie. It was excellent, really." -- Glendaliz Camacho, freelancer "Terrific class! The students were a mix of experienced fiction writers and newbies like me -- and Jamie was able to reach all of us. She provided us with a great framework to use while writing fiction and also gave me the courage to really start writing. She provided direction, inspiration, and great tips on how to be a writer and get your stuff published. Well worth the time and money spent. Thanks for offering it." -- Becky Schneck Allen, Marketing Communications Officer, MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics "Writers often talk about epiphanies, and this class was one! It was a challenge to take notes because I kept thinking about how the lessons applied to my current work. I couldn't wait to re-tool my own fiction." -- Trenton Straube |
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