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7 people are attending From Daydream to Story: Learn the First Steps in Fiction

  • Geoff Fox
  • Elizabeth Qually
  • Audrey Glaser
  • Simpreet Kaur
  • Victor Obeck
  • Diana McCaffrey

Whether you are a nonfiction writer who wants to break out of the mold or a daydreamer who wants to get those stories down on paper, join us for this fun and informative course in the essential elements of fiction.

In this class, you’ll get in touch with the fanciful, daydream side of yourself and also work with the core elements of storytelling that will help you transform your ideas into art.

“It’s a real joy to build stories in your head, but when it’s time to share them, there are structural things you need to know to help you recreate the excitement and experience of that story,” instructor Jess Wells says. “This class will help you get comfortable with the key elements of a story, such as the classic three-part story structure, point of view, and the role of the protagonist, antagonist and even ‘the sidekick’.”

This course will be a combination of short lectures on craft, in-class writing exercises, fun homework assignments to use new skills in building your fictional world, and readings of great stories. We may also have informal discussions on topics like how to battle writer’s block/procrastination and ways to validate yourself as a writer.

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Schedule
  1. Thursday, August 17, 7:00pm-9:30pm
  2. Thursday, August 24, 7:00pm-9:30pm
  3. Thursday, August 31, 7:00pm-9:30pm
  4. Thursday, September 7, 7:00pm-9:30pm
  5. Thursday, September 14, 7:00pm-9:30pm
Reviews
  • I highly recommend this class and Jess as an instructor. I always feel more creatively motivated when I take classes from her. She is also very adept at interweaving positive feedback with what we need to improve on in our work. That, at least for me, is really important, especially as a beginning writer. She knows her stuff and she knows how to explain it well.

    Reed Graner
  • This class exceeded my expectations. Jess is an excellent teacher. She’s funny, empathetic and to the point. She conveyed a lot of information, but didn’t just lecture. She asked excellent questions that prompted realizations and thoughtful responses from the attendees.

    Shelley

Details

Start:
Friday, August 18, 2017 @ 2:00 am PDT
End:
Friday, September 15, 2017 @ 4:30 am PDT
Cost:
$295.00
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Venue

San Francisco
2042 Balboa St.
San Francisco, CA United States
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Cancellation Policy

10 days or more before the start date for a class, the registrant will receive a credit minus a 10% fee OR a refund minus a 20% fee.

3-9 days before the start date for a class, the registrant will receive a credit minus a 20% fee OR a refund minus a 30% fee.

2 days or less before the start date for a class, the registrant will not receive a credit or a refund.

The Writing Salon cannot offer refunds, credits, or makeup sessions for classes a student might miss.

In the event of an emergency, we may consider a refund or credit, whether partial or full. We review these requests on a case-by-case basis, and we ask that you notify us as near as possible to the start date for the class.

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