We neglect the importance of affect when working on our drafts. We build characters, we engage imagery and plot and language, but we forget to exploit the comic or horrific possibilities in what we're building. In this session, we'll explore how to tune a piece so that it's funnier, scarier, or sadder.
Where: | UA Main Library 254/Main Floor (Seats 50, Wheelchair accessible) ![]() ![]() ![]() |
When: | Sat, Mar 4, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Signing area: | Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)
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Genre: | Nuestras Raices |
Juan Martinez is the author of "Best Worst American," a story collection published by Small Beer Press and the winner of the Neukom Institute Award for Debut Speculative Fiction. He lives near Chicago and is an associate professor at Northwestern University....