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Writing, Acting, Voice-Overs, Creating Cartoons and Comic Strips and More - Keep Scrolling!
Writing
Writing a Novel or Short Story
Participants will learn how to successfully create, develop, or complete your
novel or short story by FIRST focusing on the basics, such as character development,
scene creation, and a fully developed plot, which will enable you to construct
a coherent, satisfying story scene-by-scene, and chapter-by-chapter. Just as
importantly, you'll learn how to avoid the biggest mistakes, such as jumping
in at page one with no real idea how your story will develop or even how it will
end. Getting to know all your major and minor characters first, as well as all
the main conflicts and actions of your story, will make your writing a far more
manageable and rewarding experience.
We'll look at:
• Developing character backgrounds
• Formulating a plot
• Building scenes that move your story ahead
• First, second, and final drafts
Instructor Michael Canavan is the author of 2 novels, a collection of short stories,
and nearly a dozen nonfiction books.
6 Sessions $156 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 134)
Wed., 10/16, 23, 30; 11/6, 13, 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School.
Comics,
Cartooning
Creating Cartoons and Comic Strips
By exploring a variety of drawing styles and techniques, different styles of humor, and single panel vs. comic strip formats, students will develop their own cartoon creations showcasing their individual ideas and look. This class focuses on the story idea as much as the art. Instructor Michael Canavan is a professional illustrator, graphic designer, and cartoonist. Michael Canavan who will provide all materials needed for which a
supply
fee
of $20 will
be collected at the first class.. Class size limited.
These lessons cover: