BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Geelong Regional Libraries X-WR-CALNAME:Geelong Regional Libraries BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9c6cc8e7-6499-4461-8e38-86a874005f30 SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260907T152652Z DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T140000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T150000 SUMMARY:Writer's Workshop LOCATION:Geelong Library and Heritage Centre (The Dome)\nGeelong Library a nd Heritage Centre (The Dome) X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Geelong Library and Herita ge Centre (The Dome);X-APPLE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=Geelong Library and Heritag e Centre (The Dome):geo:-38.146838,144.356968 GEO:-38.146838;144.356968 DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Writer's Workshop\, where we'll dive into the art of crafting suspense in crime fiction. .\nhttps://grlc.libnet.in fo/event/17120642 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

The Writing challenge: write a short story using one of the following outlines - \;

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1) "The Suspicious S tranger" - Start with a character noticing a mysterious stranger in an ord inary setting (e.g.\, a café\;\, park\, or bus). The narrative shoul d build suspense\, hinting at the stranger's intentions without giving awa y their motives until the end. \;

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2) "The Clue and the Consequ ence" - Write a short scene where a character discovers an unusual object or clue that foreshadows a crime. Emphasize creating intrigue rather than giving away the details.

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3) "The Alibi" - Write from the perspecti ve of a character explaining their alibi for a crime they may or may not h ave committed. The goal is to create doubt and tension\, leaving the reade r unsure of the character&rsquo\;s innocence.

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Submissions should b e no longer than 800 words and may be written in either first or third per son. On the day\, participants will briefly share their process\, any diff iculties\, or creative decisions they made.

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Whether you&rsquo\;re an experienced writer or just starting out\, this session is perfect for a nyone looking to expand their storytelling toolkit.

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