with Chris Belden
 
This workshop is designed for those who have little or no experience writing fiction. We will dip our toes into the creative waters using writing prompts designed to illustrate the basics of creative writing: point of view, character, plot, mood and tone, etc. We will then discuss your work in a positive and constructive light, all aimed toward inspiring further writing.
 
This workshop is designed for those who have little or no experience writing fiction. In this workshop you can expect:
inspiring writing prompts for both in-class and “homework”
discussions of the basics of creative writing, including point of view, dialogue, plot, and character
class time for writing
discussions of your work aimed toward inspiring further writing
 
Optional: Want an extra hour of one-on-one attention?
Chris will provide written feedback on either part of a manuscript OR to help advise with the submission process for a total of an extra hour of consultation time. Please choose this option in the drop-down menu when purchasing this workshop. This extra time will be scheduled directly with the instructor.
 
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WHERE:
In person, 25 Sylvan Road South, Unit J, Westport, CT 06880
DATES: 
7 Mondays
Sept. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21
TIME:
1:30-3:30pm  EST
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LIMITED TO 7 STUDENTS
 
 
About the Instructor...
Chris Belden is the author of the novels Carry-on, The Private Dick, and Shriver (recently adapted into the film A Little White Lie), as well as the story collections The Floating Lady of Lake Tawaba and Who Am I to Judge? Chris is also editor of Closer to Freedom, a collection of poetry and prose produced in the weekly prison writing workshop he ran for ten years. A graduate of the Fairfield University MFA program, Chris is cohost of the livestream reading series “FUMFA Poets & Writers Live” and “Chris & Katie’s Open Mic Night,” a monthly event in South Norwalk. 
 
 
About the Workshops...
“WWW gave me the boost I needed and took so little time, too. I was able to use the writing prompts later and all the info we covered was informative and inspirational. I was brimming over with writing energy after the class was over. I am definitely doing this again and would highly recommend it to anyone at any age…. I was highly impressed.”
- Linda