with Suzanne Farrell Smith
 
Craft is essential. When we make something with words, we must craft it thoughtfully, the way we craft any piece of art. Craft shows readers we care about how we write, and makes readers want to read our work. In Nonfiction Craft, we read examples of strong craft and discuss why the pieces succeed. Then we turn to our own work and incorporate the craft element of the week. Craft elements include: beginnings; character and setting; scene and dialogue; sensory details; figurative language and the imagery it evokes; compression; endings. 
 
In this class you can expect:
 
·      Fundamental information about the craft elements of the week
·      Discussion about mentor texts that exemplify those craft elements
·      Time to write and revise
·      Time to share work in a warm, supportive environment


WHERE:
ONLINE via Zoom
DATES:
7 Fridays
Sept. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25
TIME:
10am to 12noon EST
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LIMITED TO 7 STUDENTS
For more info, call 203.227.3250 or email info@WestportWriters.org
 
 
About the Instructor...
Suzanne Farrell Smith is the author of three books: Small Off Things: Meditations from an Anxious Mind, an essay collection; The Memory Sessions, a memoir about searching for lost childhood memory; and The Writing Shop, a teaching guidebook. She is widely published, has been Notable in Best American, and won a Pushcart. Suzanne is the recipient of an Artist Fellowship from the state of Connecticut, where she lives with her husband and three sons.