Writer's Craft: Writing Lessons Distilled from “You the Story” by Ruta Sepetys

Class Title: Writer's Craft: Writing Lessons Distilled from “You the Story” by Ruta Sepetys
Instructor: Cheryl Burton
Date/Time:
Session 1 - Saturday, July 11th, 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Session 2 - Saturday, July 18th, 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Session 3 - Saturday, August 8th, 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Session 4 - Saturday, August 15th, 2:30 - 4:00 PM
Location: NBA&I Center for Creativity, 1533 Bendigo Way North, North Bend, WA
Price: $35 per session or $120 for all 4 sessions
What You'll Learn: Each session will cover 2 topics pertinent to writing a good story. Participants will leave with their work, reference sheets and great ideas for how to further their writing project(s).
Session topics:
Session 1 - Plot and Character Development
Session 2 - Voice and Perspective
Session 3 - Setting and Dialogue
Session 4 - Research and Revision
Sessions were distilled from "You the Story" by Ruta Sepetys.
Skill Level/Age Range: All Levels/ 16+
Student Instructions: Participants are encouraged to bring laptops if that is your preferred method of writing; otherwise, you will be writing by hand on paper. Please note, this course has four separate 90 minute sessions. Each can be taken as a stand alone class with unique topics covered in each session.
Materials Needed: The instructor will provide paper, pens, handouts to support the weekly lesson, and a QR Code to any digital materials used.