A 60-MINUTE WORKSHOP WITH NATALIE SERBER
Reading with a Writer's Eye
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH AT 11 AM EST
In Reading with a Writer's Eye, we will take apart the clock, jumping into texts with an eye toward how the writer did it! We will deconstruct how the characters come alive, how setting enhances tone and story, how vivid scenes snag us and keep us reading, how dialogue rings true. During the workshop we will discuss terrific writing samples and leave our time together with specific craft skills to apply to our work and our reading life. Whether you're an experienced writer, a newbie, or just love a good book, come ready to read, write, chat, laugh, and make new friends.
Here's what you'll learn:
- New craft skills from wonderful writing to incorporate in your own work.
- An understanding of how setting and characters come alive on the page.
- How to identify and create vibrant scenes to hook a reader.
- Fresh eyes as a reader—participants will leave with a desire to mark up their books and write in the margins.
Meet your instructor
Natalie Serber
I’m the author of the New York Times notable story collection, SHOUT HER LOVELY NAME, and the memoir, COMMUNITY CHEST. My stories, essays, and reviews have appeared in the NYTs, SF Chronicle, One Story Magazine, Zyzzyva Magazine, Oprah Magazine, and others. I’ve been a writing teacher and editor for 25 years which means that like you, I’ve experienced the many highs and lows of a writing life.
Two options to join us.
THIS WORKSHOP
ONE-TIME PAYMENT OF
$25
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MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF
$39
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