Building Stories
by Adam Cece
Description
A more in-depth presentation/workshop, which can incorporate exercises, and is designed for keen writers and smaller groups. In this session Adam looks at plot, character, conflict, showing and not telling, and his own personal take on the popular Hero’s Journey structure, which is behind many of the world’s most successful stories.
Topics Covered:
Topics Covered:
- The three Ps: plotting, pacing and perseverance.
- Creating characters.
- Building worlds.
- Conflict equals story.
- Showing not telling.
- Writing is re-writing.
- The Hero’s Journey.
Details
Audience
Primary
Duration
60-90 Minutes
Requirements
A laptop I can plug my USB into, connected to a projector for audio/visual presentation, with preferably a “clicker” to click through slides. Optional, but not required, is the ability to play videos in .mp4 format. Paper and pencils for every attendee.