CLOSURE: Central Library will be closed Tuesday, July 21, through Saturday, July 25, while emergency repairs are made to the building’s cooling system. We expect to reopen Monday, July 27. Click for more details on holds, program schedules, and returns during the closure. 

Notice of Public Meeting: Kalamazoo Public Library Board of Trustees | July 27 | 5:30 pm | Central Library/Van Deusen Room. The packet of information for the meeting can be found on the library’s website. 

eVideo Kanopy

Writing Fiction

Summary

The key to writing stories that your readers can’t put down? It’s all about crafting a compelling plot!Join award-winning author Lisa Ko for an approachable, actionable class on the most powerful tool in a writer’s toolkit: plot. Inspired by her own early struggles with plot, Lisa’s approach simplifies plot into a set of practical principles you can apply right away. Through five straightforward writing exercises, you’ll discover how to structure a plot from beginning to end, with just the right amount of tension to keep your readers hooked.Key lessons include:• Creating conflict in any story, whether outsized or ordinary• Raising the stakes using character and setting• Structuring your scenes to create a satisfying narrative • Writing for impact using different storytelling strategiesPlus, every lesson is packed with examples and excerpts from Lisa’s own writing, so you can see her process in action.Whether you’re beginning from scratch, workshopping a draft, or simply curious to understand the mechanics of your favorite show or novel, after taking this class you’ll have the tools you need to create compelling stories your readers return to again and again.

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