The Opening Image: creating cinematic moments in any genre

In this workshop, you will learn how to write the first page of a vivid, memorable opening scene by:

- creating cinematic moments between characters

- using unique descriptions and dialogue

- writing rich interiority and reactions that will surprise and captivate your reader

You will be provided with two compelling character profiles, their fatal flaws, goals, and a first sentence writing prompt. Have fun and cut your creative imagination loose by learning how to employ metaphor and humour to electrify your writing, free-associate character description, and craft visual opening images to immerse your reader in your setting and characterize your protagonist and antagonist. Learn how to punch up conflict and highlight “moments” in your work that will make literary agents and acquisitions editors sit up and take notice.

This two-day workshop takes place from 1:00-3:30 p.m. both Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22.

Host or Publisher Victoria Festival of Authors