1 Hour Workshop｜Creative Writing (3 Sessions Remaining)

Drop in at the Fuller Craft Museum for a creative writing workshop over four sessions instructed by Quentin Lucas!

Below is the syllabus for “Unpacking the Written Story”:

July 12: Story Structure

• Explore Pixar’s “The Story Spine” which is used to outline many of their movies
• Understanding the 3-Act Structure and its key elements like the Inciting Incident, the Midpoint, and the Climax
• Kishotenketsu: The four act storytelling structure used in Anime, Manga, et cetera
• Writing Prompts and Class discussion on how to adjust story structure to best serve your story

July 19: Story Deconstruction

• Exploring the various parts of a story
• Reading flash fiction and nonfiction to explore how these storytelling elements work with each other

July 26: Mid Series Break

August 2: Dialogue

• Exploring the Dynamics of Dialogue
• Why do characters speak the way they do? When do your characters speak in way they usually wouldn’t?
• Exploring the 5 narrative voices: Chatty, lyricaly, repetitive, nonlinear (or stream of consciousness), and your own organic voice

August 9: Story Formats

• Exploring Different Story Formats
• Finding Out Which Story Format can work best for your story

Note: Each class will include writing prompts, tips, videos, and written materials that students can keep and use to assist them in their storytelling work in perpetuity.

Materials Sourced:

• Craft in the Real World
• The Science of Storytelling
• Various essays and YouTube videos

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