This is a beginner's writing course that teaches students the building blocks of character, voice, and structure in fiction.About this Event
There are as many different ways to write fiction as there are people who want to write it. We’re here to draw out the stories you want to tell in the way you want to tell them. Using the building blocks of character, voice, and structure, you will learn different ways to put together a story, and by the end of class you will have a rough draft of a short story in your hands! All genres welcome.
You will also learn how to help one another grow creatively through critique sessions that value curiosity and thoughtfulness. Story nuts and bolts aside, this is also a class about learning your process, what moves and motivates you, how to build a supportive writing community, and how to keep going once class is over.
The weekly 2-hour sessions of this course will focus on:
Idea generation
Characters
Tone/voice/POV
Plot/structure
Constructive critique
The class requires no previous writing experience!
Class Schedule is as follows -
Tuesday, September 19th 7:00-9:00 pm (CST US)
Tuesday, September 26th 7:00-9:00 pm (CST US)
Tuesday, October 3rd 7:00-9:00 pm (CST US)
Tuesday, October 10th 7:00-9:00 pm (CST US)
Tuesday, October 17th 7:00-9:00 pm (CST US)
Tuesday, October 24th 7:00-9:00 pm (CST US)
Instructor: Eden Robins
Eden Robins loves novels best, but they take forever so she also writes short stories and self-absorbed essays at places like Catapult, USA Today, LA Review of Books, Bright Wall/Dark Room, Apex magazine, Shimmer, and others. Her debut novel "When Franny Stands Up" was named a best book of 2022 by the Chicago Reader, a best queer book of 2022 by Autostraddle, and Best Book of the Month by Bustle and Buzzfeed. She co-hosts a science podcast called No Such Thing As Boring with an actual scientist and produces a monthly live lit show in Chicago called Tuesday Funk. Previously, she sold sex toys, wrote jokes for Big Pharma, and once did a stand-up comedy set to an audience who didn't boo. She lives in Chicago, has been to the bottom of the ocean, and will never go to space. Find out more scintillating tidbits at monkeythumbs.com and on Twitter and Instagram @edenrobins.
All students will receive an email no later than one day prior to their class start date confirming dates, times and location.
REFUND/ROLLOVER POLICY: Full refunds are available any time up to 5 days before the first class commences. If you are not able to attend class and the refund window has closed, we can issue class credits and roll you into a future session. Please note - once class has begun, no refunds or rollovers will be issued, regardless of attendance.
The Lincoln Lodge requires students to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater Code of Conduct
The Lincoln Lodge Theater and Training Center is a place to foster creativity, connection and artistic expression with an aim to provide a safe and supportive environment for performers to grow. Those entering this space must be able to come together in trust and respect, while honoring the diversity of its community members. The purpose of this document is to promote student/performer well being and encourage a collaborative and harmonious theater environment.
The following is a list of expectations for students and performers while in The Lincoln Lodge space:
-Be aware of the diverse background of theater attendees/classmates and create material from a place of fun, respect and kindness towards others
-Sexist, racist, homophobic, and discriminatory behavior or jokes will not be tolerated
-Behave professionally and respectfully towards others
-Treat sensitive and risky subject matter carefully and with emotional intelligence. Be open to having a constructive, open conversation about a performance afterwards if the occasion arises.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of prohibited conduct:
-Physical abuse
-Theft/damage/misuse of property: Theft or damage, misuse and unauthorized possession or improper use of personal property; and unauthorized or improper use of, or entry into, theater facilities
-Harassment: Threatening, harassing, bullying or intimidating a person, either verbally, in writing or through electronic or other means
-Sexual Harassment: Unwanted/unwelcome sexual behavior directed at a person in a physical, verbal or non-verbal form
-Drug/alcohol use: Possession, consumption, sale, distribution or use of illicit drugs or outside alcohol is strictly prohibited. Additionally, the Lincoln Lodge is a smoke free zone, including vaping/e-cigarettes.
-Weapons and hazardous materials: The use, possession or storage of any firearms or weapons; dangerous materials or chemicals are prohibited on the theater premises
Consequences for breaching our Code of Conduct will be dealt with accordingly and may consist of, but not limited to: warnings, apologies, probation, suspension, or even removal from the premises. All decisions in regards to situations will be at the discretion of the theater director and training center manager.
Event Venue
The Lincoln Lodge, 2040 North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, United States
USD 230.00