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.
 
 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
 
 
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WHERE:
In person, 25 Sylvan Road South, Unit J, Westport, CT 06880
DATES: 
5 Mondays
Nov. 11, 18, off Dec. 2, 9, 16
TIME:
1:30-3:30pm  EST
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LIMITED TO 7 STUDENTS
 
 
About the Instructor...
Chris Belden is the author of several novels, including The Vote, The Private Dick, and Shriver (adapted into the film A Little White Lie). His story collections are Who Am I to Judge? and The Floating Lady of Lake Tawaba. He also edited Closer to Freedom, a collection of poetry and prose produced in the weekly prison writing workshop he ran for ten years. Chris is also the cohost of “Chris & Katie’s Open Mic,” which occurs monthly 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