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This is Part One of a 2-part series designed as Master Class size and geared toward
all levels of writers who want to learn advanced storytelling techniques, but the
material will surprise even seasoned storytellers! Part One will examine unique story
plot angles, character development of heroes, and story elements (sex, violence, MacGuffins,
and love) that bestsellers employ.
What does To Kill A Mockingbird have in common with Jaws? Christine Fairchild will look at common story attributes identified in mega-hit bestsellers (like Gone with the Wind, Bridges of Madison County, Hunt for October) and combine them with her tactical editing approach. This is not a "copyediting" class, but a strategic storytelling class taught by a Book Doctor. As an editor, she can translate the “what sells a story” into writing and editing cycles you can apply to a work in progress. Attendees will learn storytelling approaches that can make their work stand out and line edits that will help their writing pop.
What does To Kill A Mockingbird have in common with Jaws? Christine Fairchild will look at common story attributes identified in mega-hit bestsellers (like Gone with the Wind, Bridges of Madison County, Hunt for October) and combine them with her tactical editing approach. This is not a "copyediting" class, but a strategic storytelling class taught by a Book Doctor. As an editor, she can translate the “what sells a story” into writing and editing cycles you can apply to a work in progress. Attendees will learn storytelling approaches that can make their work stand out and line edits that will help their writing pop.
This is Part Two of a 2-part series designed as Master Class size and geared toward
all levels of writers who want to learn advanced storytelling techniques, but the
material will surprise even seasoned storytellers! Part Two will examine master techniques
for dialogue, writing setting as character, and tactical editing techniques to help
you compete with bestsellers.
What does To Kill A Mockingbird have in common with Jaws? Christine Fairchild will look at common story attributes identified in mega-hit bestsellers (like Gone with the Wind, Bridges of Madison County, Hunt for October) and combine them with her tactical editing approach. This is not a "copyediting" class, but a strategic storytelling class taught by a Book Doctor. As an editor, she can translate the “what sells a story” into writing and editing cycles you can apply to a work in progress. Attendees will learn storytelling approaches that can make their work stand out and line edits that will help their writing pop.
What does To Kill A Mockingbird have in common with Jaws? Christine Fairchild will look at common story attributes identified in mega-hit bestsellers (like Gone with the Wind, Bridges of Madison County, Hunt for October) and combine them with her tactical editing approach. This is not a "copyediting" class, but a strategic storytelling class taught by a Book Doctor. As an editor, she can translate the “what sells a story” into writing and editing cycles you can apply to a work in progress. Attendees will learn storytelling approaches that can make their work stand out and line edits that will help their writing pop.
This fun and interactive panel brings together published writers to discuss the opportunities,
challenges, and rewards of beginning or continuing a writing journey later in life.
Whether you’re working on memoir, fiction, poetry, freelance articles, or finally
pursuing a long-delayed publishing dream, you’ll want to hear from these authors as
they share their stories and experiences. This interactive conversation will touch
on creativity, reinvention, editing, publishing, and why it’s never too late to find
your voice.