Thickening the Plot
Pay attention to plot, says Carolyn Banks, and reap the rewards. A good plot outline can be used in a book proposal and as a safety net for you, the writer. Topics include how to:
- Develop your Plot
- Use Resolution and Suspense
- Differentiate Concept from Plot
- Create Dramatic Impact
Finding Your Literary Voice
Benjamin Alire Saenz examines the importance of language and who you are as a person to the voice you choose as a writer. “Assume people don’t care; make them care with language,” he says. Topics include how to:
- Aim for Emotional Truth
- Use Specific Language
- Analyze and Select your Words
- Achieve Mystery, Clarity and Immediacy