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Fiction“Shut up and drive,” she said: A Dialogue WorkshopF11-F01
Using Nature and Place in your Fiction WritingF11-F02
Historical Fiction: Writing the Past for the PresentF10-F03
Haunts, Howlings, and the Art of HorrorF11-F04
Science Fiction and Fantasy WorkshopF11-F05
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Beyond Reading: FilmMonday, February 6, 7 p.m. “How Do I Love Thee?” Romantic Love Poems Through the AgesTuesday, February 7, 7 p.m. Afternoon TeaWed., Feb. 8, 4:30 - 6 p.m. The Bertrand Russell SocietyHosted by Phil Ebersol Book Kick-off: Angels Flying Backwards, by Iris MillerThursday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m. Valentine’s Day card-making workshop for families.Saturday February 11, 10 a.m. - noon Genesee Reading SeriesHosted by Wanda Schubmehl
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Good dialogue makes characters in a story sound like real people talking, yet no one in real life talks like a character, even in the best novels. This seeming contradiction can be explained by examining the attributes of good dialogue. This workshop will offer a combination of lectures, readings, and exercises (mostly exercises) designed to help you write dialogue that both sounds good and moves your story forward.
Do you have trouble getting place to become a detailed character in the story? Or do you find yourself always including the natural world in your writing, but not knowing quite how to use it to your advantage? In this class, let’s explore how to make nature and your character’s surroundings become part of that character or that plot. Learn how to write richer descriptions. And find out how to use your own interests to enhance the story. We’ll read a few contemporary and classic nature writers, do writing exercises, and then begin to build a story centered in the expanse of the outdoors. Feel free to also bring with you pieces you are already working on.
This workshop will cover the unique requirements of writing historical fiction. These include how to build a historical plot and research a given time period; how to avoid common pitfalls and the problems of period language. We will look at techniques for engaging 21st century readers in an unfamiliar setting. Because participants will also learn how to critique their own work, everyone will be asked to write a short story set in the time period of her/his choice or the first chapter of a novel. Workshop is limited to 12 participants. This class will be held off site. Please give your email address to the front desk so that directions may be forwarded to you.
Do you love vampires, ghosts and other creepy things? Are you the person who pre-orders Stephen King and Ann Rice books even before they are written? Does your video library house “The Complete Collection of Friday the 13th?” Have you ever wanted to try writing a scary story? If so, then this may be the course for you. 
Science fiction stories—in print and on the big screen—are more popular than ever. Whether you are interested in writing short stories or novels, this workshop will guide you through the challenges of writing tales of science fiction (that extrapolate upon scientific theory) and fantasy stories (that involve elements of myth or magic). Learn all about the genres and sub-genres that make up this thriving literature, as well as how to market your work to appropriate publishers. Participants are expected to share at least a first draft of a short story or one chapter of a novel with the group for constructive in-class critique sessions. The workshop will be topped off with a visit from the Rochester Speculative Literature Association (R-SPEC, http://r-spec.org/).