Getting Started Writing Fiction - James Zarzana

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2017
End Date
September 2017
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Lyon
Lyon
Project Overview

This is a 75-minute PowerPoint presentation covering five practical steps in fiction writing and aimed at beginning to advanced fiction writers. It is applicable for writers interested in all genres. also helpful for those working on memoir and historical works and suitable for all ages. Topics include characterization, plot outlining and vocabulary. (A portion of this program paid with 2016 funds.)

Project Details

16 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200
Other Funds Leveraged
$100
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Those attending will gain a deeper knowledge of the writing process and will take away concrete ideas for developing characters, plots and styles. Participant survey and anecdotal responses will be collected.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Knowledge gained: using first and third person narrative, active and passive voice, character development, ideas for books to read, believing in yourself as a writer. Confidence was given that even when busy, one can still find time to write. The importance of revision, using a dictionary, staying focused, not giving up and information about hybrid styles was emphasized. The library was delighted with the strong attendance for this workshop.

Source of Additional Funds

-Marshall Radio (advertising) $50.00
-Marshall Independent Newspaper (advertising) $50.00
-Marshall Writer's Group (publicity)

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Trojanowski
Organization Name
Plum Creek Library System
Street Address
290 S. Lake Street, P.O. Box 697
City
Worthington
State
MN
Zip Code
56187
Phone
507-376-5803
Email
jtrojanowski@plumcreeklibrary.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200