Courses

Writers often learn to "show, don't tell," only to realize they also need to learn how to tell. Intriguing exposition is essential, sweeping storytelling compresses time, and world building keeps readers immersed during moments of high action. So how do authors get all this in there without using the dreaded info dump? This course is for writers interested in adding pages to a novel or memoir in progress while building their summary-writing toolbox. After a day of lectures, freewriting exercises, small-group shares, and discussion, students will come away with new writing in six unique modes of narration. They will read excerpts by James Baldwin, Joan Didion, Kevin Wilson, and others to see how master storytellers apply these tools, which may be especially helpful for writers who have amassed more pages for a project than they can use. Prepare for an immersive day of learning and community, and expect to emerge with new skills to enrich your narrative craft.