Make a Scene!
Make a Scene explores the elements that go into structuring a scene, how to decide how to begin and end a scene, and the types of scenes and when to use them. We will also touch on setting, point of view, and character and plot development as they relate to the scene. Examples from published works will be used in addition to making use of the participants’ written scenes.
Plotting Subplots
Plotting Subplots explores the nature, purpose, and types of subplots that can be used in novels. We will look at ways to develop subplots based on main and secondary characters and to chart the ebb and flow of subplots within the main plot. We will look at some subplots from published novels and the participants’ writing and where subplots might be developed. Examples from published works will be used in addition to making use of the participants’ written scenes.
What is passive voice? Why should it be avoided? How can you make your writing more active? We will look at how to recognize and change passive into active writing. We will also look the rare occasion when you might want to use passive voice. Examples from the participants’ writing will be used during the workshop.
Subplots
Plotting Subplots explores the nature, purpose, and types of subplots that can be used in novels. We will look at ways to develop subplots based on main and secondary characters and to chart the ebb and flow of subplots within the main plot. We will look at some subplots from published novels and the participants’ writing and where subplots might be developed.
WHEN: August 30 - September 3, 2010
WHERE: ESPAN (Electronic and Small Press Authors’s Network RWA Special Interest Chapter #200)
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The Depths of POV
Deep Point of View (POV) is an intensive workshop on third person limited POV (or deep POV). We will recap all the varieties of third person POV, but the focus of the workshop will be on third person limited or what some refer to as deep POV. We’ll look at some examples from modern fiction and the workshop participants’ own writing. We will also explore other ways that third person limited POV is related to the other elements of writing: How is POV related to the other story elements? How can POV strengthen characterization? Reinforce setting? Add to the plot and subplots? Enhance the theme? Examples from published works will be used in addition to making use of the participants’ written scenes.
What is a serial novel? What forms might it take? We will explore ways to plan and structure a story for a serialized novel or story. I’ll provide some markets for serialized fiction. Examples from published fiction and from the participants’ writing will be used during the workshop.
