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Writer's Workshop | Plot Development
Live Webinar
Join us for this workshop where we will compare and discuss various models for developing plot structure and discover the best fit for your story.
About the presenter: John Milas grew up in Champaign, Illinois, and earned a BA in creative writing from the University of Illinois. He ventured out of Champaign to serve in the Marine Corps and subsequently earned his Master of Fine Arts in fiction writing under the guidance of his thesis director, Roxane Gay. His debut novel, The Militia House, was acquired by Henry Holt for publication, and he is currently at work on a collection of stories. His short fiction has appeared in publications such as The Southampton Review, XRAY Literary Magazine, and Superstition Review. Find him online at johnmilas.com
Registration is required.
- Sep 1, Where to Begin, 7pm
- Sep 15, Choosing Your Theme, 7 pm
- Sep 29, Plot Development, 7 pm
- Oct 6, Crafting Dynamic Dialogue, 7 pm
- Oct 20, Finishing Your Story, 7 pm
- Nov 3, Publishing Fiction in Literary Magazines, 7 pm
- Nov 17, Short Story Awards Ceremony & Reading, 7 pm
Interested in our Short Story Contest? Visit champaign.org/short-story for additional details.
Virtual/Online
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