Summer Round Robin
Dec 31 - Oct 01 | 1 Day or Less
12:00 am - 8:00 pm
Maximum Enrollment
80 (79 seats left!)
Location
In Person: Berkeley
Registration Deadline
Dec, 23 @ 12:00 am
Genre
Scriptwriting
Goal
Discover
Feedback
Moderate
In order to write, one must read constantly, observe the world well, and take seriously the craft of writing. During this five-week course, we will focus on the last of these, the craft of writing—specifically, we will focus on three mainstays of fiction: character, dialogue, and scene.
“I think that writers often feel more comfortable writing exposition and summary than scene, perhaps because in our own lives we often feel more comfortable observing than engaging, and scene is about getting our characters to engage,” says instructor Lori Ostlund. “In this class we will focus on creating scenes as a way to develop characters, demonstrate changes in them, and increase tension.
“We will also spend a lot of time on dialogue, thinking about it as a way to reveal character and relationships and, perhaps most important, as a way to reveal the shifting power dynamics that are at work in those relationships and which create tension.”
We will look at examples from short stories and novels and engage in in-class exercises that focus on these three craft building blocks. Participants will use these exercises to create work at home, which we will workshop during the last two weeks of class. “My goal,” Lori says, “is for us to think about these craft elements in ways that are new and generative.”
Pair with Round Robin Writing Group
For a more immersive Round Robin experience, sign up for the Round Robin Writing Group as well. The group’s weekly Zoom meetings will run concurrently with the Daily Write Round Robin.
The Round Robin Commitment
Every student must commit to full participation on a daily basis. Time required: 20-30 minutes total for writing and partner responses each day. If you are unable to honor your daily commitment to your writing and to your writing partners, you cannot continue in the class. (Substitutes are available on a limited basis in case of an emergency.)
About Our Berkeley Classes
Before your class meets, you’ll receive an email from The Writing Salon with more information about our Berkeley location. The classroom is located on the fourth floor of the Tioga Building and is accessible by stairs or elevator. If you have questions, please reach out to us at hello@writingsalons.com.
2020 Milvia St., Suite 460 Berkeley, CA 94704
Class Schedule
Time:
12:00 am - 8:00 pm
Dates:
Mon
12/9
Mon
15/9
Mon
18/9
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Cancellation Policy
Please refer to our fees below for credit or refund requests before the start date for a class. We ask that you read our policy details before requesting a refund or credit.
| 10 Days or More | 3-9 Days | 2 Days or Less | |
| Credit | 10% Fee | 20% Fee | No Credit |
| Refund | 20% Fee | 30% Fee | No Refund |
