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Tension in novels, stories, and even memoirs, is like the connective tissue that allows muscles to attach to bones and thus flex their might. It’s the heart of conflict, the backbone of uncertainty, the hallmark of danger. It keeps readers guessing, and characters on their toes. This class will help writers master the art of tension on every page and within every element of the story to crafting a story your readers can’t put down!
Sometimes a narrator has ulterior motives. Sometimes a narrator is dishonest or delusional. Sometimes a narrator isn't interested in telling it like it is. In this generative workshop, we'll discuss how the motivations and dramatic tension give unreliable narrators their edge. We'll look at examples and write our own scenes featuring narrators that can't be trusted.
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EDITING SERVICES
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Donna Cooner, author of SKINNY
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BREAKOUT NOVEL
"Don Maass's Breakout Novel Intensive was a life-changer. In one week, I learned more than I ever had in the two years it took to earn my MFA, and at a fraction of the cost. I plan to return again and again to these workshops. Thank you to the entire Free Expressions team for the best writing week ever."
Julia Greco
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STORY DEVELOPMENT
"When I signed up for a one-on-one weekend with Lorin, I had no idea she offered so much more than manuscript revision. She knew my story, my characters, and the heart of my story with such clarity and depth. With Lorin's intellect, love of story, and professional integrity, run don't walk to sign up."
Jo Cooper