Workshops and Classes

FADE IN: Short Story Weekend

From Aug 26 to Aug 28, 2016
10:00am -> 6:00pm
FADE IN:

One fun-filled crazy weekend of brainstorming, character building, plot construction and getting your short-story down on paper.
That’s right – after one weekend, you’ll have a short story that’s ready to submit to competitions or publications around the city.

Friday 26 August – 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.:
Orientation/kick-off night at Oliver’s Kitchen & Coffee Shop
FADE IN: founder Nadia Tabbara and head-trainer Jad El Khoury will be there to kick off the weekend. They will inform participants about the details of the weekend and tease you all about some surprises in store.

Saturday 27 August 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m (with lunch break)
– Each participant will pick a card – what’s on that card you ask? it is random and will have to show up in your story.
– Participants get writing!
– Throughout the day, there will be lectures and tools on character, plot and idea building.
– After each tool, more high-speed writing will happen.
– This will be the day when the first draft of your story is almost complete.

Sunday 28 August 10:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. (with lunch break)
– Feedback on your work
– Enhancing character and plot development
– Cutting unneccesary parts
– Structure, structure, structure
– A few surprises along the way!

Monday 22 August 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Public Reading Event at Oliver’s Kitchen & Coffee Shop
You will read your stories to an audience of local artists, writers, publishers and industry professionals!

Some criteria and other things:
– No needed writing experience – all levels are welcome.
– Stories must be between 2 – 3 pages
– Preparing before the weekend is not possible.
– Lunch is not included, however, all participants will get a 10% on all food at Oliver’s Resto.

Cost
Before August 15: $175
After August 15: $200

Please click here to register

For more information
78.932.396