A good novel is not merely a package of pretty words. There are layers to it. There are reasons why those particular words follow each other in that particular sequence. It takes a lot of work and an entire team to get a book on its feet, and in the world of traditional publishing, one of those team members is a literary agent.
In this workshop, literary agent Kat Kerr will provide you with guidance on how to make your story engaging and memorable for the reader, and how to craft a strong and compelling narrative—no matter whether you’re going the trad or the indie route to publish your work.
About the Event
This event will be a two-part workshop on how to discover and craft your writing voice as well as how structure, format, and organization also play a part in storytelling.
Part One: On Voice
What does it mean when agents talk about “voice” and how does one craft a “strong” one? This presentation covers the different definitions of Voice and the mechanics that go into creating a unique perspective.
Part Two: On Story Structure
Writing is so much more than the words we use, but also in the space we use them in. In this workshop, we’re going to break down how the different levels of story-structure, format, syntax, and breaks are used to enhance the storytelling journey for a reader.
How to Join Us
This class will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 1 PM to 3 PM EST over Zoom inside of our online community.
The investment for this class is $50. To better support Writer’s Atelier, we kindly ask all participants to purchase their tickets using their laptop or desktop instead of on their mobile device through the app. Apple and Android take cuts—up to 30%—from sales on mobile devices, so this ensures more of your money goes where you intended to send it in the first place!
Can’t make it on the day of? Don’t worry—the class will be recorded, and claiming your spot grants you access to the replay.
Already a member of our online community? Great! Simply navigate over to Classes/Events in the sidebar, and you’ll find the course there!
About the Instructor
KAT KERR joined Donald Maass Literary Agency in 2019. She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors in English in 2009 and is drawn to literary and commercial voices within the adult and YA markets, as well as adult nonfiction. Kat feels strongly about supporting programs like We Need Diverse Books and is passionate about creating space in this industry for those from historically marginalized communities. She is actively seeking to grow her client list and is particularly hungry for magical realism, literary leaning speculative and science fiction, women’s fiction, YA works with a lot of heart, and narrative nonfiction with something to say. Her website is thekatsmews.com.
