At the heart of every story are characters who both desire and fear certain outcomes. Understanding these drives is essential for creating compelling\, nuanced characters&mdash\;as well as c hoosing the events or plotlines that will challenge them.
\nIn this session\, for experienced and beginning writers alike\, we'll tackle this most essential aspect of craft: the connection between character and confl ict.
\nCome prepared to write as we put the principles into action t hrough guided writing exercises.
\nAllison Alsup is an award-winning writer\, teacher\, and editor. \;Her work has won multiple contests a nd recognitions\, including the 2014 O&rsquo\;Henry Prize Stories\, the UK &rsquo\;s 2018 Manchester Fiction Prize shortlist\, and Best Food Writing 2015. She is the co-author of the French Quarter Drinking Companion and the author of the novel Foreign Seed. She is the co-founde r of the non-profit New Orleans Writers Workshop\, where\, in addition to teaching\, Allison mentors fellow writers one-on-one to develop their stor ies. Previously Allison taught writing and literature full-time at the Uni versity of New Orleans\, and creative writing through the Loyola Writing I nstitute at Loyola University\, New Orleans. As a teacher\, editor and men tor with over two decades of experience of working with writers\, Allison has helped hundreds of students and clients hone their craft and achieve t heir creative goals\, including publishing first stories\, completing nove ls\, and creating successful M.F.A. application portfolios.
\nSp onsored by Friends of the New Orleans P ublic Library.
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