
Bringing Voice to Your Stories: 5 Questions for Natalia Sylvester
“If you haven’t yet seen stories like yours out there, it doesn’t mean the world doesn’t need them; it actually means the exact opposite.” -Natalia Sylvester
FICTION: Characters are the most important part of any story. Join us Saturday for “Developing Authentic and Compelling Characters in Fiction” with John Pipkin! |
“If you haven’t yet seen stories like yours out there, it doesn’t mean the world doesn’t need them; it actually means the exact opposite.” -Natalia Sylvester
“In this class, you’ll learn how to narrow your focus and utilize that narrow lens to make your ideas tangible, complex, scriptable.” -Beverly Chukwu
“I encourage writers to find ways to write with joy… Take care of yourself as a writer; it’s necessary to the process.” -Alex Temblador
“The imagination is a precious and delightful entity. If you allow yourself to explore, you’re open to learning new things..” -Julie Poole
“Send your work out, and send persistently–even to places that reject you five, ten times. I wouldn’t be where I am now if amazing people didn’t encourage and mentor me along the way. Don’t be afraid of mistakes, and don’t be afraid to declare what you have done.” -Meg Eden Kuyatt
“Work towards your publishing goals but also celebrate the chapter you completed, the hour you spent writing, or the finish manuscript you sent to your writing group for critique.” -Ursula Pike
“Writing is its own consolation. […] If you find writing to be an intrinsically meaningful activity, nothing and no one can ever take that away from you.” -Jennifer duBois
“I want people to leave this class with a perspective that makes them question themselves, what they believe, and what they write. It’s in the questioning that we improve as writers writing about other identities.” -Alex Temblador
“We are arbiters of change! The writing will never be “done,” so embrace the chaos of highs and lows that come with developing your story into its best possible version. Letting go of perfectionism will make that process easier.” -Beverly Chukwu
“Cultivate gratitude and embrace process – if we can see the positive in our writing lives, we’re so much likely to feel empowered to begin or return to the page..” -Charlotte Gullick
DFW writers - this program is excellent and is put together by some excellent folks. Check it out if you can!
Read MoreWe can't wait for this event on Friday, March 24, celebrating @livelifedeep and Black Chameleon! Hope to see folks there!
Read MoreIt's not always easy putting words in your characters' mouths. After this class with @NataliaSylv, it will be. Join us on Wednesday, 3/22! Details: https://t.co/gfCC3brcXO
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