2 posts tagged setting

June 5th WORKSHOP: "Setting that Works" with John Byrne Barry

Get your tickets to our setting that works workshop, rescheduled for June 5th.

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4/3 WORKSHOP: "Setting that Works" with author John Byrne Barry

The best setting is more than a pretty, or gritty description. It’s lean and strong, because it’s working two or more jobs—pushing your story along, helping us get to know your protagonist better. Join us for Setting That Works on April 3rd at WeWork (2201 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612). In this hands-on workshop, John Byrne Barry, author of Wasted: Murder in the Recycle Berkeley Yard, and Bones in the Wash: Politics is Tough. Family is Tougher, will review the different ways setting can strengthen your story, and lead a writing exercise putting what we learn into action.

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