Novelist Rebecca Makkai presents six online lectures on aspects of the novel, addressing the writer's work plan, novel structure and outlining, backstage decisions, pacing, character, and editing.
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This class is open to writers of all levels. Whether you have a story you want to tell but don’t know where to start, or a book in progress, this class will get you writing, rewriting, and finding (new) ways in.
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In this eight-week class, we’ll undergo an in-depth study of some of the masters of the practice and see how we can apply that to our own work.
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In this class, we’ll be going over ways of studying and revising short and long fiction, specifically using frameworks of care and conflict to write a revision plan and letter for ourselves and the stories that compel us.
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Pssst—your characters have sex. In this one-night workshop on writing sex, you will get tips for creating well-paced sex scenes; making efficient language choices; and techniques for shedding writing inhibitions.
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In this interactive session, we’ll go over how to see your manuscript with fresh eyes, get to the heart of what’s not working, and come up with strategies to fix it. This workshop is for anyone struggling with a messy draft or looking to revive an abandoned project.
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In this fiction PJ Seminar, we’ll look at the intimidating statistical realities of the publishing world, then we’ll focus on ways to improve our openings scenes to tilt the odds in our favor.
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Story, plot, and structure are three interrelated elements of fiction and nonfiction. Are you making the best choices with them in your writing?
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Suspense isn’t just for thriller and mystery writers. In any genre, in all stories, suspense is key to engaging our readers and forcing their hands to turn those pages.
Add to cartDan is the host of the Chicago Writers Podcast, writes comedic YA fiction, and lives with a french bulldog who considers him the most boring person on the planet. By day, Dan is a co-owner and producer at Polymyth Productions, where he’s been making commercials, shows, and more for over a decade.