Writer's Boot Camp

This program is for beginner writers seeking to learn the fundamentals behind good writing. Over the course of six weeks, you’ll learn core skills & tricks of the trade that makes you go from a writing “recruit” to a seasoned writing veteran. We will focus on a weekly writing tool/strategy, do some writing exercises, and share our work.

• Lesson 1 (Sep. 2): Junkyarding - How to Collect Language

• Lesson 2 (Sep. 9): The Ladder of Specificity - Building Stronger Images

• Lesson 3 (Sep. 16): Show, Don't Tell - Using Filmic Language

• Lesson 4 (Sep. 23): The Thermometer - Controlling Tone & Emotion

• Lesson 5 (Sep. 30): Dialogue - Tags, Style, & Tone

• Lesson 6 (Oct. 7): The Snow Globe & The Iceberg - Writing a Scene with Depth & Meaning

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Central Library - Coweta Public Library System, 85 Literary Lane, Newnan, United States