CHRISTOPHER CASTELLANI—THE ART OF PERSPECTIVE

Friday, March 27
11:30 – 12:45 PM—Writer’s Craft Session
CHRISTOPHER CASTELLANI—THE ART OF PERSPECTIVE
The success of any work of fiction or narrative nonfiction depends almost entirely on its narrative strategy: not only which character(s) tell(s) the story, from what vantage point, in the past or present, but why those choices are optimal and how they contribute to the overall effect. In this session, we will begin by defining narrative strategy, then discuss its relationship to an author’s choice of perspective and his/her manipulation of narrative distance. Participants should expect to discuss a few short examples from literature, do a writing exercise or two, and brainstorm solutions for their own projects.  
Hotel Monteleone, Lobby Level, Royal Salon, $25 or VIP Pass.