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SUMMARY:SEMINAR | Scene vs. Summary: When to Show\, When to Tell\, and How
DESCRIPTION:What to include\, what to show\, and what to summarize? This class teaches you exactly when to show\, when to tell\, and how to make every moment count.\n\n\n\nFor Fiction and Memoir \n\n\n\nStruggling to know when to slow your story down—or when to speed it up? Unsure what belongs and what to leave out? We’ll dive into your two core storytelling tools—scene and summary—and explore how they work together to make your writing rich\, compelling\, and memorable. You’ll learn how to use scene intentionally to shape pacing and flow\, and discover the four types of summary\, with best practices for placement and timing. By the end of the workshop\, you’ll know how to deploy these techniques in concert\, crafting sequences that keep readers hooked from start to finish. \n\n\n\nThis seminar gives you clear\, practical strategies for deciding exactly when to show\, when to tell\, and how to make every moment count. Whether you’re polishing a memoir\, starting a novel\, or shaping any narrative\, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to create stories built from scenes and summaries that truly rivet readers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this insightful three-hour live seminar\, you will:\n\n\n\n\nMASTER pacing to control the speed and rhythm of your story\n\n\n\nWEAVE scenes and summaries seamlessly for maximum impact\n\n\n\nIDENTIFY AND USE the four types of summary effectively\n\n\n\nBREAK DOWN the parts of a scene to understand what makes it work\n\n\n\nDEEPEN your story and increase emotional resonance with pacing\n\n\n\nCONSTRUCT strong\, compelling scenes that draw readers in\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis course is ideal for…\n\n\n\n\nwriters who want to turn various scenes into a story that clicks\n\n\n\nmemoirists struggling to condense life into compelling moments\n\n\n\nnovelists who know their plot but need sharper scene structure\n\n\n\nstorytellers who want readers to fall deeply into the story\n\n\n\nanyone tired of “too much info” and craving clarity and impact\n\n\n\nnew writers looking to master the art of what to leave in—and what to cut\n\n\n\nexperienced writers who want their stories to land emotionally \n\n\n\n\nClosed captioning is available. ✔Think you might miss class? No worries\, replays will be available 3 business days after the event. ✔ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT YOUR Instructor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Heather Sellers is the author of You Don’t Look Like Anyone I Know\, a popular memoir about family and face blindness. An O Oprah Book-of-the-Month Club selection and Editor’s Choice at the New York Times Book Review\, the award-winning book was featured on NPR’s All Things Considered\, Dick Gordon’s The Story\, and Dateline\, The Today Show\, and Good Morning America with George Stephanopolis. Her essays appear in The New York Times\, The Sun\, Reader’s Digest\, Good Housekeeping\, The Best American Essays\, and numerous journals and anthologies. She is the author of four books on the craft of writing\, including The Practice of Creative Writing. \n\n\n\nHer fifth collection of poetry is coming out in June: Women in Tampa Talking About Alligators. \n\n\n\nHeather has been teaching for over 30 years. Currently she is a member of the MFA faculty at the University of South Florida\, where she won the university’s highest teaching award. She also offers in-person workshops and private lessons for writers at all levels. \n\n\n\nStudent Testimonials \n\n\n\n“This was one of the most substantive classes I’ve taken. The craft insights were deep\, but everything was presented in a clear\, usable structure that made revision feel possible instead of overwhelming.” – Anon \n\n\n\n“I loved how rigorous the content was without ever feeling dry. The pacing\, humor\, and energy kept me completely engaged—and I left with concrete tools I used immediately.” – Grace L\, New York \n\n\n\n“What stood out most was how intentional the teaching was.” –Kate S\, NJ \n\n\n\n“I expected inspiration\, but I didn’t expect this level of craft depth. The class was smart\, funny\, and incredibly well organized.” – Constance\, Holland\, MI \n\n\n\n“You can feel how much thought has gone into the structure of the presentation. Nothing felt random—everything connected\, and Heather is so personable and smart and fun.” – BethAnn\, Tampa\, FL \n\n\n\nTHE FINE PRINT \n\n\n\nWe understand that life can get in the way of your plans. We want you to be able to get the most out of your course\, and our refund policy is designed to balance your need for flexibility with our deadlines and obligations to our teachers. \n\n\n\nBefore the class\, you may request a refund less a $10.00 processing fee. \n\n\n\nPlease keep in mind that no refunds or credits will be issued after class begins. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Please email Info@writingcraft.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Info\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Organizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation
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