Name: Scene: The Essential Building Block of Story: Fiction, Memoir, Playwriting
Start: 2026-10-10T11:15:00-0700
End: 2026-10-10T12:15:00-0700

Scene: The Essential Building Block of Story: Fiction, Memoir, Playwriting

Saturday October 10, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT

Gatekeeper's Museum Library

Whether we’re playwrights or writers of fiction or memoir, we’re up to the same thing, which is building a story. And stories, no matter the form or genre, unfold scene by scene. In this workshop, we’ll talk about what we mean by “scene,” and cover its essential elements. Then, with the help of published examples, we’ll examine how a variety of writers put these ideas to work: we’ll look at character, and character needs, the importance of setting and activity, as well as the power inherent in inanimate objects. We’ll also address point of view and sense of place, and a few pointers about effective dialogue. Targeted prompts allow you to put theory into practice, so you can confidently incorporate these ideas into your writing.

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Sands Hall

Sands Hall—author, professor, theatre artist, singer-songwriter—is the author of the award-winning memoir, Reclaiming My Decade Lost in Scientology (Counterpoint Press); Blackstone Audio produced the audio book, read by the author. Other publications include prize-winning essays... Read More →

Saturday October 10, 2026 11:15am - 12:15pm PDT
Gatekeeper's Museum Library 130 W Lake Blvd, Tahoe City

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