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The Maslow Graduate Creative Writing Program at Wilkes University Presents Fall Writing Workshops

Wilkes-Barre, PA (08/01/2019) — The Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Wilkes University is hosting non-credit creative writing community workshops beginning in September. All workshops are open to adults and will be held on the Wilkes campus or online.

A highlight of the fall workshops will be a master class on screenwriting. It will be presented by Wilkes creative writing faculty member Ross Klavan, screenwriter of Tigerland. Online registration is available for all workshops at www.wilkes.edu/cw. Workshops include:

Screenwriting Master Class

This master class will provide participants with an overview of how to write for any screen. Using narrative film and television as a model, participants will discover that learning to write for the screen requires learning to read for the screen. The master class will be delivered organically, not in the traditional delivery of a series of formulas. Students will create a three- to four-page sequence of scenes that would act as the opening of either a feature length film or the pilot episode of a TV series. Participants will also craft a page or two on what the rest of the story would hold for the audience. The cost is $125 for the six-week master class.

Workshops: Online; Sept. 7 to Oct. 19

Instructor: Ross Klavan

Advanced Fiction Writing Workshop

Writers will hone and expand their fundamental storytelling skills in a supportive environment where they can explore their literary interests and experiment with character, plot and language. This six-week workshop includes textual analysis, writing and group revision exercises. It is designed to provide honest feedback in a casual, supportive and respectful environment. Participants are expected to share their work and offer insightful comments on weekly readings and their peers' work. The cost is $65 for the six-week series.

Workshops: Online; Sept. 16 to Oct. 26

Instructor: Francisco Tutella

Introduction to Fiction: The Elements of Story

Each week, an element of story (image, voice, character, setting and story) will be explored through lecture, discussion and writing exercises. Each week, students will craft a one- to two-page piece of fiction for discussion. Participants will complete a portfolio of fiction writing

samples during this workshop. The cost is $65 for the six-week series.

Workshops: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 17 to Oct. 22, Karambelas Media Center, Room 135

Instructor: Bill Schneider

Playwriting 101

Learn the basic elements of writing a play while learning the formatting rules and conventions of theatre. Each student will complete a 10-15 minute play. All plays will have formal staged readings in the last week of class where playwrights will be guided through the entire process of writing a play and hearing their play read by actors. The cost is $65 for the six-week series.

Workshops: 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Sept. 17 to Oct. 22, Kirby Hall, Room 108

Instructor: Bonnie Culver

About the Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing

Wilkes University's Maslow Family Graduate Program in Creative Writing offers the master of arts and master of fine art degrees in fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, playwriting, publishing and documentary film. Program faculty are working, producing writers who mentor students one-on-one through the process of creating a full-length creative project. The program is offered in two formats. In the low-residency format, students learn online and attend two eight-day residencies each January and June. For the weekender program, students will learn online and attend four face-to-face weekend class sessions each term. For more information, please visit www.wilkes.edu/cw or call 570-408-4527.

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About Wilkes University:

Wilkes University is a private, independent, non-sectarian institution of higher education dedicated to academic and intellectual excellence through mentoring in the liberal arts, sciences and professional programs. Founded in 1933, Wilkes is on a mission to create one of the nation's finest doctoral universities, offering all of the programs, activities and opportunities of a large university in the intimate, caring and mentoring environment of a small college, open to all who show promise. The Economist named Wilkes 25th in the nation for the value of its education for graduates. In addition to 46 majors, Wilkes offers 24 master's degree programs and five doctoral/terminal degree programs, including the doctor of philosophy in nursing, doctor of nursing practice, doctor of education, doctor of pharmacy, and master of fine arts in creative writing. Learn more at www.wilkes.edu.

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