A Six-Week Multi-Media Series
Via Zoom
Independent study: Videos between classes
The craft of writing requires study and application. In this six-week workshop, Nancy McMillan and Tina Tocco team up to create a multi-media series, providing a deep dive into six central elements of the writing craft.
The weekly workshops include:
- Setting: More Than Just a Backdrop!
- Creating Character (and Its Buddy, Point of View)
- Dynamic Dialogue: Say It Like You Mean It!
- The Powerhouse Parts of Speech: Nouns/Adjectives/Verbs/Adverbs
- Gritty Grammar and Comma Clarity
- Story Openings: Beyond “Once Upon a Time”
This class is delivered in two parts. Each week, you’ll receive a short video (15 to 20 minutes) covering the basic concepts of each craft element. The video can be watched at your convenience and includes optional at-home exercises.
During our Friday class time, we’ll review and discuss the weekly craft element. Then, you’ll write to prompts to apply the new techniques you’re learning. Students can also apply these concepts to their own works-in-progress.