Starting a Novel: On Scope and Style Master Class
December 2024

Starting a Novel: On Scope and Style Master Class is a new professional development class led by acclaimed author Alejandro Heredia.

INSTRUCTOR

Alejandro Heredia is a writer from The Bronx. He has received fellowships from LAMBDA Literary, Dominican Studies Institute, UNLV's Black Mountain Institute, and elsewhere. He received an MFA from Hunter College. His debut novel LOCA will be out February 2025 from Simon and Schuster.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

In this workshop, we will discuss the various elements of scope and style that a writer must consider while beginning a novel. What characters should the story follow so that I can tell the best version of this story? What point of view might best serve the story? When and how should I release information to keep the reader engaged? What form might sustain the story for the length of a novel, and how can I intentionally break form, to add further meaning to my project? Together, we will look at key examples of novel openings from works by Rivka Galchen, Virginia Woolf, and others. This workshop is for folks who are about to begin or just beginning a novel, and it will serve folks who have written a full draft and are now in the process of revising their manuscript. 

Class Details

Class Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024

Format: Online

Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Workshop Fee: $100 (Register below)

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