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Have a safe and happy summer~ 

 

Current Class Offerings for April/May 2013

 

I am excited to offer Introduction to Memoir/Fiction and  Scene Study classes.

Please scroll down for more information!   

 

 

Intro to Memoir/Fiction 

with award-winning author

Susan Pohlman

 

Number of sessions: 6 Mondays

Meeting time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM

April 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20

Location TBD in Scottsdale 

 

Course fee: $225 

Class size limited to 10 

Questions?  susan@susanpohlman.com 

 

 

Memoir and fiction share the same story elements. Truth or fiction, your story must employ basic narrative technique. In this six-week course, you will learn how to focus your stories and tell them in a compelling way. 

 

This class is for the serious beginner. I will employ both direct instruction and workshop techniques for an interactive and enjoyable experience. 

 

Class Overview: 

 

Week One: Understanding the Difference between Memoir

     and Fiction

Week Two: Character

Week Three: Setting, Description, Theme 

Week Four: Dialogue

Week Five: Scene, Summary, Exposition

Week Six: Putting It All Together: The Road to Publishing 

 

 

Scene Study

 

Number of sessions: 4 Wednesdays

Meeting time: 6:00PM - 7:30 PM

April 10, 17, 24  May 1

Location TBD in Scottsdale 

Course fee: $150.00 

Class size limited to 10 

Questions?  susan@susanpohlman.com 

 

 

This is an intermediate class that will present the basic principles of scene. It will develop your ability to write strong scenes in any genre. 

 

Class Overview:

 

Week One:  Story Structure - The Frame of a Story

Week Two:  Scenes - Content, Structure, Conflict

Week Three:  Dialogue and Character

Week Four:  Imagery - writing that appeals to the senses

 

 

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