All the Secrets of Plot

It took Steve Almond 30 years, and five failed efforts, to publish his first novel, All the Secrets of the World. For Steve, writing "Secrets" unlocked all the secrets of plot that had eluded him for decades: effective narration, strong scenes, round characters, rising action, and how to manage chronology. In this class, all students will receive a signed copy of the novel to read, which will allow Steve to discuss, in concrete ways, how to solve all the major plot issues that arise when we’re working on a novel or memoir.

The class takes place on Zoom at 7:00pm Central Time.

Tuition includes a signed copy of Almond's novel All the Secrets of the World AND a copy of his craft book Truth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow.

Steve Almond is the author of a dozen books, including the New York Times bestsellers Candyfreak and Against Football. His first novel, "Which Brings Me to You" (co-written with Julianna Baggott) is now a major motion picture starring Lucy Hale. His second novel, All the Secrets of the World is in development at 20th Century Fox. He’s the recipient of an NEA grant for 2022 and teaches at Harvard. His work has been published in venues ranging from the Best American Short Stories and the Best American Mysteries to the New York Times Magazine. He lives outside Boston with his family and his anxiety.

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