Wyrdhoard Workshop #1: Layering Significance

Whichever of the Fates controls the Internet wove wickedly against me this week: no sooner did we start our workshop on Monday evening, but my connection disappeared and didn’t return for over an hour. The good news is that you still have time to register! Here is a description of this workshop, the topic of which was chosen by popular demand:

What sets “literary” fiction apart from “popular” fiction? What makes a book survive the many tests of time, to be read and reread by generations, while others sell swiftly one summer, then disappear? One characteristic of enduring literature is its stratigraphy: The many layers of meaning carefully constructed, their interactions balanced, that affect readers with a subtle sense of depth. In this workshop, we’ll look at many classic examples, then try out exercises to begin working strata into our own fiction. Please bring either an idea for a story you’d like to write or a draft of some piece of fiction you’re working on.

Monday, Feb 5, 2024, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time
Cost: $25.

Register here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.