Drop in at the Fuller Craft Museum for a creative writing workshop over four sessions instructed by Quentin Lucas!
Below is the syllabus for “Unpacking the Written Story”:
July 12: Story Structure
- Explore Pixar’s “The Story Spine” which is used to outline many of their movies
- Understanding the 3-Act Structure and its key elements like the Inciting Incident, the Midpoint, and the Climax
- Kishotenketsu: The four act storytelling structure used in Anime, Manga, et cetera
- Writing Prompts and Class discussion on how to adjust story structure to best serve your story
July 19: Story Deconstruction
- Exploring the various parts of a story
- Reading flash fiction and nonfiction to explore how these storytelling elements work with each other
July 26: Mid Series Break
August 2: Dialogue
- Exploring the Dynamics of Dialogue
- Why do characters speak the way they do? When do your characters speak in way they usually wouldn’t?
- Exploring the 5 narrative voices: Chatty, lyricaly, repetitive, nonlinear (or stream of consciousness), and your own organic voice
August 9: Story Formats
- Exploring Different Story Formats
- Finding Out Which Story Format can work best for your story
Note: Each class will include writing prompts, tips, videos, and written materials that students can keep and use to assist them in their storytelling work in perpetuity.
Materials Sourced:
- Craft in the Real World
- The Science of Storytelling
- Various essays and YouTube videos
