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Working with What You’ve Got: Using Memory and Family History as Source Material for Fiction with Lena Valencia on Zoom


In this generative class, we’ll explore ways in which you can adapt memory and family lore into characters, scenes, and stories. Through a series of writing exercises and readings, we’ll focus on building well-rounded characters, creating settings, and crafting strong, compelling dialogue. Students will have the opportunity to share the work they do in class and receive feedback from the group and the instructor. This class is appropriate for fiction writers of all levels.

NB: This class will be on Zoom. Zoom link will be sent via email (please check junk/spam) at the time of workshop registration. Registration is $124 available at https://www.writerscenter.org/calendar/valenciafictionintensive/

There are two Altman Persons of Color Scholarships available given on a first come, first served basis. Please register for no more than one class per month. Please notify HVWC immediately if your plans change and you will not be able to attend the class so we can give your space to another student. Thank you, in advance, for your cooperation with this.

Lena Valencia is the managing editor of One Story. She has held positions at A Public Space and BOMB Magazine, and taught classes at Catapult, The New School, and Sackett Street Writers. Her writing has appeared or is forthcoming Joyland, CRAFT, BOMB, Epiphany, and elsewhere. She has an MFA in fiction from The New School and is the recipient of an Elizabeth George Foundation grant. For more information, visit lenavalencia.com.

Event Location and Ticket Information

Date: Saturday, December 12, 2020
Times: 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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Presenter: Hudson Valley Writers Center
Presenter Phone: 9143325953