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Crafting Fanfiction: Extending The Life Of The Stories We Love

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Saturday, Apr. 1
3-5 PM ET

virtual event; open to mentees, mentors, program alum, and woman-identifying, trans*, and gender-expansive members of the public.

Do you ever imagine new worlds and stories for your favorite fictional characters or new characters for your favorite fictional worlds? Then this is the workshop for YOU!

Fanfiction—writing original stories using preexisting characters and worlds—has long been derided as simply “practice” for “real” writing. While we’re collectively (thankfully!) moving past the idea that fic isn’t real writing, it can still be a great practice tool on a craft level, helping you hone skills for all kinds of fiction writing (including, of course, writing more fic).

In this workshop, GWN Mentor and fan culture expert Elizabeth Minkel will give a brief primer on fanfiction before diving into a variety of craft exercises. With a focus on characterization, perspective, tone, and plot, participants will create their own fanfiction story.

Date April 1, 2023
Time 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
Event Categories Writing 360 Workshops
Open to All Mentees, All Mentors, Program Alum And Woman-identifying, Trans* And Gender-expansive Members Of The Public

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Elizabeth Minkel

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Elizabeth Minkel is a writer, editor, and consultant with a focus on fan culture and digital communities. She’s written for…
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Elizabeth Minkel

Elizabeth Minkel is a writer, editor, and consultant with a focus on fan culture and digital communities. She’s written for…

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Sat 01
Writing 360 Workshops Saturday, April 1 – 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Crafting Fanfiction: Extending The Life Of The Stories We Love

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