ELEMENTS & ARCS Story Workshops & Classes
New Classes For Winter 2023 - Forming Soon
New Classes For Winter 2023 - Forming Soon
The Arc of Short Fiction: An Introduction
When: November 8th, 2023
Where: Braden River Library, Manatee County
Registration: Visit the MCPLS Library Event Website at https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/10714294 or Contact Jyna Johnson (941) 748-5555
Why are some stories better than others? What makes a great short story? Whether you are a reader or a writer, we will explore the basic elements needed for a good short story. In this class, we will discuss why stories work, why they don't, and why understanding these components can enhance your reading enjoyment and writing of short fiction This is an in-person class.
The Arc of Flash Fiction: An Introduction
When: January 16th, 2024
Where: Braden River Library, Manatee County
Registration: Visit the MCPLS Library Event Website at https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/10714298 or Contract Jyna Johnson (941) 748-5555
Flash Fiction, Micro Fiction, and Sudden Fiction are small, bite-size stories. They can be as long as two pages or simply a sentence. They offer a taste, a feel, a character, a choice, a start, an end. What is Flash Fiction? In this introduction, we will look at the elements and arcs of these micro pieces and the wonderful worlds they create. This is an in-person class.
When: November 8th, 2023
Where: Braden River Library, Manatee County
Registration: Visit the MCPLS Library Event Website at https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/10714294 or Contact Jyna Johnson (941) 748-5555
Why are some stories better than others? What makes a great short story? Whether you are a reader or a writer, we will explore the basic elements needed for a good short story. In this class, we will discuss why stories work, why they don't, and why understanding these components can enhance your reading enjoyment and writing of short fiction This is an in-person class.
The Arc of Flash Fiction: An Introduction
When: January 16th, 2024
Where: Braden River Library, Manatee County
Registration: Visit the MCPLS Library Event Website at https://manateelibrary.libcal.com/event/10714298 or Contract Jyna Johnson (941) 748-5555
Flash Fiction, Micro Fiction, and Sudden Fiction are small, bite-size stories. They can be as long as two pages or simply a sentence. They offer a taste, a feel, a character, a choice, a start, an end. What is Flash Fiction? In this introduction, we will look at the elements and arcs of these micro pieces and the wonderful worlds they create. This is an in-person class.
Elements & Arcs is a series of classes and workshops designed for adult and teen library patrons interested in learning more about creative writing and publication. The following classes and workshops have been offered through Manatee County Public Library System and elsewhere for the past 7 years.
Elements & Arcs: Teen Chapbook Project-2022
Elements & Arcs: Toolbox Series 2022, The Story Went A Little Like This-Plots
Elements & Arcs: Toolbox Series 2022, Location, Location, Location-Setting
Elements & Arcs; Toolbox Series 2022, Do I Have A Story To Tell You-Narration & Points of View
Elements & Arcs: Toolbox 2021 Series, The Craft of Short Fiction
Elements & Arcs: Story Toolbox 2021 Series, Creating A Story Rubric
Elements & Arcs: Story Toolbox 2021 Series, The Arc of Flash Fiction*
Elements & Arcs: Story Toolbox 2021 Series: Characterization; Acting & Writing & A Conversation
Elements & Arcs: Understanding and Writing Flash Fiction*
Elements & Arcs: How to Read A Short Story*
Elements & Arcs: Writing Prompts*
Elements & Arcs: Publishing Prose and Poetry in the Literary Market Place
Elements & Arcs: Monthly Writing Workshops-Manatee County Library-on going!
For more information on classes or scheduling a presentation, please send an email to ElementsandArcsWorkshop@gmail.com.
* Class YouTube link Courtesy of Manatee County Public Library.
Elements & Arcs is a series of classes and workshops designed for adult and teen library patrons interested in learning more about creative writing and publication. The following classes and workshops have been offered through Manatee County Public Library System and elsewhere for the past 7 years.
Elements & Arcs: Teen Chapbook Project-2022
Elements & Arcs: Toolbox Series 2022, The Story Went A Little Like This-Plots
Elements & Arcs: Toolbox Series 2022, Location, Location, Location-Setting
Elements & Arcs; Toolbox Series 2022, Do I Have A Story To Tell You-Narration & Points of View
Elements & Arcs: Toolbox 2021 Series, The Craft of Short Fiction
Elements & Arcs: Story Toolbox 2021 Series, Creating A Story Rubric
Elements & Arcs: Story Toolbox 2021 Series, The Arc of Flash Fiction*
Elements & Arcs: Story Toolbox 2021 Series: Characterization; Acting & Writing & A Conversation
Elements & Arcs: Understanding and Writing Flash Fiction*
Elements & Arcs: How to Read A Short Story*
Elements & Arcs: Writing Prompts*
Elements & Arcs: Publishing Prose and Poetry in the Literary Market Place
Elements & Arcs: Monthly Writing Workshops-Manatee County Library-on going!
For more information on classes or scheduling a presentation, please send an email to ElementsandArcsWorkshop@gmail.com.
* Class YouTube link Courtesy of Manatee County Public Library.
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