Dual Timelines & Multiple Points of View: Santa Barbara Literary Festival

Sun May 03 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:15 pm UTC-07:00

Kimpton Canary Hotel | Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Literary Festival
Publisher/HostSanta Barbara Literary Festival
Dual Timelines & Multiple Points of View: Santa Barbara Literary Festival
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Learn to craft layered stories using dual timelines and multiple POVs, with practical tools to build tension, depth, and cohesion.
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Explore the art of layered storytelling in this lively workshop designed to help writers craft complex narratives. Whether you’re new to the technique or want to deepen your skills, this class provides practical tools for weaving dual and multiple timelines and points of view into a cohesive, compelling story. Participants will examine a variety of timeline structures—including call-and-response, parallel, converging, alternating, interwoven, and hidden timelines—and summarize how each can enhance tension, theme, and emotional resonance. By the end of the workshop, writers will have a clearer understanding of the power of dual timelines and multiple POVs and how to shape stories that feel seamless and engaging.


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Denny S. Bryce is a best-selling, award-winning author of historical fiction. A former dancer and public relations professional, Denny is an adjunct professor in the MFA program at Drexel University, a book critic for NPR, and a freelance writer whose work has appeared in USA Today and Harper's Bazaar.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Kimpton Canary Hotel, 31 West Carrillo Street, Santa Barbara, United States

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USD 5.00 to USD 60.00

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