

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Foundations of Fiction - Creative Writing Masterclass
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ? Foundations of Fiction: Craft Your Novel or Short Story (4-Week Series)

Have a novel idea you can’t stop thinking about? A short story waiting to be written? Join us at Moon River Cafe &amp; Curiosities for an immersive 4-week workshop designed to help you build strong foundations, compelling characters, and the confidence to bring your story to life.

This interactive series blends teaching, discussion, in-class writing exercises, and thoughtful feedback in a supportive, creative atmosphere. Each week builds intentionally—from mastering point of view and structure to crafting dialogue, deepening immersion, refining your manuscript, and understanding today’s publishing landscape (including editing, alpha/beta readers, covers, and audiobooks in 2026).

✨ What You’ll Gain:
• Clear storytelling foundations before you plot
• Strong, believable characters
• Scene construction and dialogue mastery
• Tools to avoid common writing pitfalls
• A practical roadmap from draft to publication

? Class size is intentionally limited to maintain an intimate, personalized experience.

About James R. Nelson:
James R. Nelson is the author of more than 18 novels, known for crafting richly layered stories that often feature vivid local settings and compelling, character-driven plots. An award-winning novelist and experienced instructor, he brings decades of storytelling expertise, practical craft knowledge, and an encouraging teaching style that empowers writers at every stage of their journey.

Whether you’re beginning your first manuscript or refining a work-in-progress, this series offers both structure and inspiration in Moon River’s warm, literary setting.

? Moon River Cafe &amp; Curiosities
728 E. New Haven Ave., Historic Downtown Melbourne

Seats are limited—reserve yours and start writing with confidence.
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- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Workshops
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Melbourne
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 728 E. New Haven, Melbourne, FL
- **lat**: 28.07873
- **long**: -80.60802
- **full address**: 728 E. New Haven, Melbourne, FL, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Moon River Cafe & Curiosities (https://allevents.in/org/moon-river-cafe-and-curiosities/25593238)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 728 E. New Haven, Melbourne, FL, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Moon River Cafe & Curiosities
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, literary-art, Workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Foundations of Fiction - Creative Writing Masterclass ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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