Writing Immersive Fiction for the Modern Reader

Modern readers don't just want to read your story, they want to be immersed in it! This **Writing Immersive Fiction** workshop focuses on the craft techniques needed to make your characters' emotions and sensations come alive. This All Levels class (Ages 16+) at **Tri Arts Project** in Castle Rock is perfect for both beginner and experienced writers.

Instructor **Terri Lewis** goes beyond the traditional **“show, don’t tell”** maxim, introducing the advanced concept of **“inside/outside”** narrative. You will learn to seamlessly connect the internal emotions and thoughts of your characters with the external action and setting. This practice is key to mastering emotional immersion and writing compelling fiction for the **modern reader**.

What You'll Master in This Fiction Workshop

• **Immersive Narrative:** Techniques for engaging all the reader's senses to pull them deep into the story's world.
• **Inside/Outside Technique:** Mastering the flow between a character’s internal emotional landscape and the external action.
• **Beyond Show, Don’t Tell:** Advanced application of narrative principles to avoid expository writing and create emotional impact.
• **Modern Reader Appeal:** Learning to structure narrative and emotion for contemporary reading expectations.

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