OCWW Workshop Description: Parties, meetings, funerals, and weddings. Well populated scenes are some of the most rewarding, and notoriously difficult, to write. Not only can social gatherings allow us to depict wider cultures and histories without resorting to pages of passive summary, they can also energize plots and add intrigue. But how many characters are too many, and how does one introduce groups of disparate characters without overwhelming or confusing the reader?

In this workshop, we will examine a few rich examples from literature and discuss ways to handle the potential chaos. If there is time, we will apply these strategies to the opening of a scene of our own.

When: December 5, 2024 / 9:30 AM to Noon

Where: The Off-Campus Writers Workshop, Winnetka Community House, Winnetka, IL

Format: In-Persona and via Zoom

For more info, visit OCWW online.