1 session, Wednesday, September 9th, 7-9 pm Eastern
Online
$100
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A story must establish a world, a character, and a conflict–and grab the reader–in just a few sentences. Together, we’ll examine first sentences, paragraphs, and pages to discover the power of voice and the mechanics of tension, and open conversation about the foundational elements of a great short story. Bring a rough draft or excerpt for an in-class revision exercise.
Note: this class is part of the series 5 Authors on Story Craft, though it is designed to stand alone. To learn more about the entire series, click here. This class will be recorded.
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About the Instructor
Stephanie Feldman is the author of the novels Saturnalia and The Angel of Losses and the forthcoming collection The Night Parade and Other Stories. Her work has been named a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection, Crawford Fantasy Award winner, Mythopoeic Award finalist, and Locus Award finalist. She teaches fiction writing at Arcadia University and the University of Pennsylvania.
Student Testimonials from Past Writing Co-Lab Students
“The class was informative and the teacher well prepared and generous. It made for an absorbing two hours. I especially appreciated all of the recommendations of things to read.” — Past Scary Stories Student
“Stephanie knows her stuff. I learned a different approach to thinking about horror writing from her.” — Past Scary Stories Student
“I take a ton of classes like this but this one was truly exceptional. Generous, sharp, fascinating—absolutely something for every person at every level of ability and knowledge.” — Past Scary Stories Student
Student Testimonials from Other Classes Stephanie Has Taught
“Stephanie’s incredible class helped me home in on my novel’s structure—articulating the character arcs, finding new ways to challenge my heroes, and building everything to a more satisfying resolution. (I hope). Now I have a book deal with my novel coming out in January!” —Stephen Fishbach, author of Escape!
“Stephanie Feldman is not only a smart, perceptive, and spell-binding writer, she brings all of that to her approach as an editor. She's a generous yet astute reader who offers invaluable insight into language, character, tone, plot, and the overall structure of a novel. Her elegant, concrete suggestions will make you wonder Why didn't I think of that? and help you get where you want to go.” — Deborah Shapiro, author of Consolation and The Summer Demands
“Stephanie Feldman is a passionate and thoughtful instructor. Her feedback is engaged, personal, and encourages writers to keep an open mind and to push the boundaries of their work. It felt like she took the time to understood my goals and then taught me the best ways for me to go about achieving them.” — former student