December's topic: Is Backstory *the* Story ?
\nModern\, mainstream publishing is no fan of "the backstory" -- b ut backstory remains essential to good storytelling. So\, how can you use backstory to its full effect? How do you truly make it a driving force rat her than a story perk or a byproduct?
\nPlease bring a scene of text from your current work-in-progress to our December meeting\, where we'll discuss the merits and pitfalls of backstory and how it impacts your work.
\nWe hope you can join us!
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\nW&\;S is a group for writers of all kinds to learn\, practice\, and share the art and craft of writing. We're based in Durango\, Colorado.
\nThe group is open to those interested in writing and the publishing process. Meetings are ru n by using a 'pass the torch' method\; everyone is encouraged to participa te\, but it is not a requirement. Our main purpose is to try to help each other through the maze of things you must do as writers\; from writing to editing and on to publishing and marketing your books\, short stories\, es says\, or anything else. Discussion topics will vary and sometimes repeat depending upon the needs of the members at the time. Of course\, we're als o here to meet some interesting folks\, learn\, and have fun while doing s o. Writers are invited to share what they're working on with everyone\, bu t &lsquo\;selling from the podium&rsquo\; is frowned upon.
\nWe meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:15 p.m. at the Durango Public Library.
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