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SUMMARY:Six Month Short Story Intensive
DESCRIPTION:with Margaret Malone \nThis class is for experienced writers who are dedicated to starting the first draft of a story collection over the course of six months. Participants should have experience writing stories and familiarity with the elements of literary short fiction including scene\, character\, conflict\, place\, and revision. We will study individual stories by authors\, read craft essays\, and discuss several published collections and how the stories unite to form a book. \nAccess Program\nWe want our classes to be accessible to everyone\, regardless of income and background. We understand that our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. Our Access Program offers class registrations at a reduced rate. The access program for writing classes covers 60% of the class tuition. Most writing classes have at least one access spot available.
URL:https://pubpronetwork.org/event/six-month-short-story-intensive/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230602T140000
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SUMMARY:Six Month Screenwriting Intensive
DESCRIPTION:with James Napoli \nThe art and craft of writing for the screen is a skill that all authors would do well to have in their creative arsenals. On one level\, prose fiction\, memoir\, non-fiction\, all these forms have been\, and will continue to be\, sought out by the film industry as foundations for works in the visual storytelling realm. So\, writers who bring with them a full understanding of the techniques—and very specific considerations—that go into bringing screen stories to life are adding a valuable component to their career qualifications. \nPerhaps even more importantly\, being able to offer screenplays among one’s catalogue of written works could add a new and potentially profitable set of skills to an author’s toolkit. Getting a handle on how those in movies and TV tell their stories will enrich and inspire the creative process in unexpected and energizing ways. Putting that knowledge into practice lets a writer generate a tangible art form that augments and amplifies their body of work. \nThis course is designed to guide you through the foundational elements of screenwriting\, including structural\, stylistic\, and formatting archetypes that inform script creation\, as you proceed toward a rough first draft screenplay or television pilot as the culmination of our coursework. \nWe will delve into modern standards of story construction along with the ancient roots of the traditional three-act structure. These theory elements will always be combined with hands-on writing exercises (some assigned as homework\, others taking shape “improv” style within class time)\, reading and analyzing several produced scripts\, and peer critiquing of your fellow authors’ projects as they take shape during our journey. In addition to structure\, we will go deeply into character and dialogue\, the importance of research\, and the distinct demands of forging evocative\, economical descriptive passages in screenplays.
URL:https://pubpronetwork.org/event/six-month-screenwriting-intensive/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230126T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230413T193000
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SUMMARY:Writing the Autofiction Novella: 12-week intensive
DESCRIPTION:with Frances Badalamenti \nAutofiction is a unique genre (or non-genre) that combines the autobiographical with the fictional. In this course\, we will take a close look at the craft of autofiction. We will read novel excerpts\, short stories and novellas. We will also look at craft essays on the form. The goal over the twelve weeks is to work on a draft of a novella (if not a full draft\, then you will get a solid head start)\, which can be anywhere from 20K-40K words. \nThis course will be generative. You will be expected to write and submit a substantial amount of prose per week (1500-2500 words). We will read about 25 pages  of excerpts and craft essays each week and discuss them as a group. And there will be an ongoing discussion around goal setting and accountability with your fellow writers. This class is geared towards all levels of writers. Students will be expected to keep up with the weekly assignments (both reading and writing) and have a solid commitment to the process. \nExamples of (autofiction) writers that we will look at: Edouard Louis\, Karl Ove Knausgaard\, Ayah Akhtar\, Ben Lerner\, Zinzi Clemmons\, Garth Greenwell\, Sheila Heti\, Tao Lin\, Ocean Vuong\, Brandon Taylor and others.\n\nAccess Program\nWe want our classes to be accessible to everyone\, regardless of income and background. We understand that our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. Our Access Program offers class registrations at a reduced rate. The access program for writing classes covers 60% of the class tuition. Most writing classes have at least one access spot available.
URL:https://pubpronetwork.org/event/writing-the-autofiction-novella-12-week-intensive/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230320T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230320T193000
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SUMMARY:An American Genocide: The United States and the California Indian Catastrophe\, 1846-1873
DESCRIPTION:An American Genocide: The United States and the California Indian Catastrophe\, 1846-1873\, by Benjamin Madley\, is the first full account of the government sanctioned genocide of California Indians under United States rule. It has been widely praised as groundbreaking\, raising fundamental questions about how Californians and Americans think of themselves and their history. \nBetween 1846 and 1873\, California’s Indian population plunged from perhaps 150\,000 to 30\,000. Madley is the first to uncover the full extent of the slaughter\, the involvement of state and federal officials\, indigenous resistance\, who did the killing\, the taxpayer dollars that supported it\, and why the killings ended. This deeply researched book is a comprehensive history of an American genocide.
URL:https://pubpronetwork.org/event/an-american-genocide-the-united-states-and-the-california-indian-catastrophe-1846-1873/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230320T203000
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SUMMARY:OBA Finalists Reading: General Nonfiction
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with the 2023 Oregon Book Award finalists for the Frances Fuller Victor Award for General Nonfiction. Readings will be followed by an audience Q&A. \nThis is a virtual event.
URL:https://pubpronetwork.org/event/oba-finalists-reading-general-nonfiction/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230323T140000
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SUMMARY:Once Upon a Tome: The Misadventures of a Rare Bookseller
DESCRIPTION:with author Oliver Darkshire in conversation with Mechanics’ Institute Events Assistant Pam Troy\nThe histories and mysteries of one of the worlds oldest bookstores\, in London\, are revealed by author\, bibliophile and rare bookseller Oliver Darkshire \n\n \nWelcome to Sotheran’s\, one of the oldest bookshops in the world\, with its weird and wonderful clientele\, suspicious cupboards\, unlabeled keys\, poisoned books\, and some things that aren’t even books\, presided over by one deeply eccentric apprentice. \nSome years ago\, Oliver Darkshire stepped into the hushed interior of Henry Sotheran Ltd (est. 1761) to apply for a job. Allured by the smell of old books and the temptation of a management-approved afternoon nap\, Darkshire was soon unteetering stacks of first editions and placating the store’s resident ghost (the late Mr. Sotheran\, hit by a tram). \nA novice in this ancient\, potentially haunted establishment\, Darkshire describes Sotheran’s brushes with history (Dickens\, the Titanic)\, its joyous disorganization\, and the unspoken rules of its gleefully old-fashioned staff\, whose mere glance may cause the computer to burst into flames. As Darkshire gains confidence and experience\, he shares trivia about ancient editions and explores the strange space that books occupy in our lives—where old books often have strong sentimental value\, but rarely a commercial one.
URL:https://pubpronetwork.org/event/once-upon-a-tome-the-misadventures-of-a-rare-bookseller/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230324T203000
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SUMMARY:OBA Finalists Reading: Creative Nonfiction
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening with the 2023 Oregon Book Award finalists for the Sarah Winnemucca Award for Creative Nonfiction. Readings will be followed by an audience Q&A.
URL:https://pubpronetwork.org/event/oba-finalists-reading-creative-nonfiction/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230326
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SUMMARY:Black Writers on Tour
DESCRIPTION:Black writers on tour promotes literacy awareness\, gives exposure to African-American authors and writers\, and motivates and develops aspiring new writers and authors. The event also showcases Black Businesses by providing exposure and increasing their sales.
URL:https://pubpronetwork.org/event/black-writers-on-tour/
LOCATION:Carson Community Center\, 801 E Carson Street\, Carson\, CA\, 90745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230325T110000
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SUMMARY:Children's Storytime with OBA Finalists
DESCRIPTION:Join us for storytime with the 2023 Oregon Book Award finalists for the Eloise Jarvis McGraw Award for Children’s Literature. This is a virtual event.
URL:https://pubpronetwork.org/event/childrens-storytime-with-oba-finalists/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events,Childrens Literature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230325T133000
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SUMMARY:OBA Finalists Reading Young Adult Literature
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading featuring the 2023 Oregon Book Award finalists for the Leslie Bradshaw Award for Young Adult Literature. This is a virtual event.
URL:https://pubpronetwork.org/event/oba-finalists-reading-young-adult-literature/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T105126
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SUMMARY:The U.S. Constitution and the Mystery Novel\, by Micheal O’Connor
DESCRIPTION:Though not everyone realizes it\, the U.S. Constitution can have serious repercussions on a mystery novel. Search warrant requirements\, Miranda warnings\, and prohibitions against rubber hoses are just a few of the many constraints placed on police detectives. While private detectives are not directly affected by the Constitution\, disregarding the rules can have negative consequences for them as well. We’ll explore the highlights of these restrictions\, and the different impacts they have on police and private detectives. Keep those pesky legal fact-checkers at bay!
URL:https://pubpronetwork.org/event/the-u-s-constitution-and-the-mystery-novel-by-micheal-oconnor/
LOCATION:Zoom\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Events,Professional Development
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