Every writer needs to research, whether you're building the world of a historical novel, writing your first nonfiction essay, or simply want to place your characters in a different city. In this workshop, food historian and author Sarah Lohman will show you how to be a responsible researcher and how to turn that knowledge into a compelling narrative.
The first half of the class will be a primer on researching. We'll cover:
We'll practice analyzing sources throughout class and there will be plenty of time for Q&A.
Then, in the afternoon, you'll look at examples of Lohman's work to understand how to convert raw fact to narrative. We'll cover the do and don'ts of incorporating and citing research and you'll complete a short research project and convert it into a narrative piece.
If we all write "what we know," the bookstore would be a pretty boring place. Come learn the rich detail good research adds to a novel and how sniffing out an untold story is a significant journalistic accomplishment.
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Details: Turning Research into Narrative takes place Saturday December 2 from 10 - 3pm (with a 1 hour lunch break) in person at the Literary Cleveland offices, 13002 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland OH 44120.
Prerequisite: None
Genre: Nonfiction
Level: All levels.
Format: Craft talk & Generative Workshop.
Location: This class takes place in-person at the Literary Cleveland offices, 13002 Larchmere Blvd, Cleveland OH 44120.
Size: Limited to 35 participants (including scholarships).
Scholarships: Two scholarship spots are available for this class for writers in Northeast Ohio. Apply by August 21. NOTE: You can apply for scholarships this semester even if you have received one for a previous semester.
Cancellations & Refunds: Cancel at least 48 hours in advance of the first class meeting to receive a full refund. Email info@litcleveland.org.
Sarah Lohman is a culinary historian and the author of the bestselling book Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine. She focuses on the history of food as a way to access the stories of diverse Americans.