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        • New Asian Writing Interview
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        • On Becoming a Hungry Ghost
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        • Ghosts to My Rescue
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        • True Friendship
        • Pretending to Be a Teacher
        • Every Word Counts
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      • The Runaway Wok
      • The Real Story of Stone Soup
      • D is for Dragon Dance
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      • The Story of Noodles
      • The Story of Paper
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The Art & Craft of Writing Fiction that Sells

Course Overview:
  • Session One: “The Basics of Writing” – Students will gain confidence as writers and develop a clear sense of what their project is about, covering the writing process, basic story structure, and different types of plot arcs.
  • Session Two: “Character Development” – Students will create engaging three-dimensional characters, complex antagonists, and rich secondary casts.
  • Session Three: “Conflict, Stakes, Climax, and Ending” – Students will learn the different types of story conflicts, raising the stakes, crafting an unforgettable climax, and writing a surprising yet satisfying ending.
  • Session Four: “Revision” – Students will learn editing tips on how to revise and address the most common writing problems.

Course Takeaways:
  • Familiarity with the basics of writing.
  • Strong foundations on quality character development and narrative structure.
  • Enhanced understanding of crafting a unique story through the development of ideas.
  • Applying techniques for editing and revision, inspiring peers to grow as aspiring writers.
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