Storybuilders Workshop 103

Back in January I partnered with Blue 1647 with a workshop idea that would help creative professionals craft their stories. I'm currently teaching the workshop on selected dates. Here's the class info, in case you are interested in attending:

StoryBuilders 103: Stacked! The Art of Advertising

Blue Lacuna 2150 South Canalport Avenue 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60608

Date

Mar. 26th 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

It's time to edit. Don’t dread editing your manuscripts, or body copy, welcome it like a dear friend or a challenging boss level of a video game. Since your story is well underway, you’ve put in the work and there's no stopping now. So this time, Storybuilders will teach you techniques, strategies and different aspects of editing, through peer to peer engagement, hands-on learning an critique. Ideal for aspiring publishers, authors, artists, creatives, entrepreneurs, journalists, marketers. ________________ Materials 1 Journal or Notebook 1 SketchBook ( Medium to Large) 1 Mixed Media Paper Tablet Pens, Pencils, Pencil Sharpener, Erasers Crayons, Paints, Markers, and Colored Pencils. Provided by Instructor Lovietta Simpkins: Supplemental Supplies & Art tools, Videos, Powerpoint Presentation, Optional Book Literature and Additional Reading Material _________________________________ What we will cover in Workshop 103 ● Editing Drafts 1-3 ● Techniques for Writers and Artist in Editing ● Creating a Tasklist ● How to finish your story by scheduling times for writing & drawing. ● How to Meet Deadlines. ● How to keep your story focused. ● Last Minute Editing Story Timelines ● Showing V.S. Telling Game ● Peer Readers, Listeners, & Editors ● Analyzing similar material in Topic of Choice ( Novel, Children’s book. Comic Etc:) ● Design Session 2: Expanding on the look. ● Book layout & Formatting, Image Sizes & Design ● Writing & Art Sessions + Creative Techniques ● Manuscript Writing & Visual Art ● Critique