# Event Details - **Event Name**: Crafting Spellbinding Beginnings in Fiction and Nonfiction - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The first page of a story is your opportunity to enrapture readers, establish tone, and introduce your storyworld.About this EventIn this class, you’ll learn how to hook readers with an alluring first line, sustain suspense, and balance mystery with vivid imagery. This class explores the essential elements of powerful beginnings, including character introductions, setting the scene, establishing stakes, and creating intrigue. In this class, you’ll read iconic openings and identify the key elements that make them work. You’ll engage in generative writing exercises that guide you in composing your own spellbinding openings.About the teacher:Jessica Alexander has taught creative writing workshops at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Franklin and Marshall College, Porchlight Literary Arts Center, The Fairweather Project, and The Iowa Summer Writing Festival, among other places. Her novella, None of This Is an Invitation (co-written with Katie Jean Shinkle) was published by Astrophil Press in summer 2023. Her story collection, Dear Enemy, was the winning manuscript in the 2016 Subito Prose Contest. Her collaborative memoir (co-written with Vi Khi Nao) That Woman Could Be You came out with BlazeVox in April 2022. Her novel, Agnes, We’re Not Murderers is forthcoming from Clash Books in 2026.For details about our refund and class cancellation policy, visit . - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chattanooga/crafting-spellbinding-beginnings-in-fiction-and-nonfiction/100001987016267144 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, Art, Contests, Festivals, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chattanooga - **state**: TN - **country**: United States - **location**: The Chattery - **lat**: 35.0321934 - **long**: -85.30325760000001 - **full address**: The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Avenue, Chattanooga, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Crafting Spellbinding Beginnings in Fiction and Nonfiction - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/04fe26117413307e81fe1f30e8c6d930bcfd89c0ee0b0482d8eac30d96edf8ce-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1775714353 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Crafting Spellbinding Beginnings in Fiction and Nonfiction being held? - **A:** Crafting Spellbinding Beginnings in Fiction and Nonfiction takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm at The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Avenue, Chattanooga, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Crafting Spellbinding Beginnings in Fiction and Nonfiction? - **A:** Tickets for Crafting Spellbinding Beginnings in Fiction and Nonfiction are priced at USD 29 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityCrafting Spellbinding Beginnings in FictionUSD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Crafting Spellbinding Beginnings in Fiction and Nonfiction? - **A:** Crafting Spellbinding Beginnings in Fiction and Nonfiction is organized by The Chattery. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at The Chattery's events? - **A:** Attendees have given The Chattery a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. The Chattery has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Crafting Spellbinding Beginnings in Fiction and Nonfiction is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chattanooga, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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