02/15/10 - 03/14/10 - Online Workshop - Mythic Elements with Marcy Weydemuller
Mythic Elements Presented by Marcy Weydemuller*
February 15, 2010 - March 14, 2010
$15 for FFnP Members; $25 for Non-members
*Click here to register*
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Add Depth to Your Novel with Mythic Elements
Because they encompass timeless motifs, mythic elements can add an extra layer of depth to a novel, whether contemporary, historical, paranormal or fantasy. Mythic elements have contributed to the success of many stories from Star Wars and The Princess Bride to O Brother, Where Art Thou, Troy, and Raiders of the Lost Ark trilogy. During this four week course we'll examine some metaphoric functions that help build emotional resonance and memory.
Course overview and objectives:
Through illustration, exercises, and resources we'll discuss:
The connections between external geography and 'internal' landscapes and examine how geographical landscapes can become mirrors.
The symbolic power of setting as mirrors and maps including mirror resonance in art and music.
We'll discuss the emotional resonance of 'soul language' with a look at how images act as metaphorical mirrors, or conduits, to learn a new language of the spirit that expresses timeless, universal motifs.
Metaphors and symbols build truth in allusion and echoes that build powerful connections. We'll look at these echoes found in metaphor, symbols and illusions of our personal history, literature, scripture, folk-tales, songs and culture.
This workshop will be conducted via a Yahoo! email loop. Email invitations will be sent 48 hours prior to the beginning of the workshop.
Just register for the workshop and complete the payment process via PayPal. The cost is $15.00 for FFnP members and $25.00 for non-FFnP members. Payment is expected when registering and your registration will not be complete until you've paid. Unpaid registrations will be deleted 48 hours before the class. *Click here to register*
Marcy Weydemuller received a B.A. in history and sociology from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada and an M.F.A. in writing from Norwich University in Vermont with a special focus on YA fantasy and poetry. In addition to teaching creative writing classes she taught college freshman for five years and is a member of SCBWI. Currently she is pursuing her own writing projects and is a freelance editing.
February 15, 2010 - March 14, 2010
$15 for FFnP Members; $25 for Non-members
*Click here to register*
*
Add Depth to Your Novel with Mythic Elements
Because they encompass timeless motifs, mythic elements can add an extra layer of depth to a novel, whether contemporary, historical, paranormal or fantasy. Mythic elements have contributed to the success of many stories from Star Wars and The Princess Bride to O Brother, Where Art Thou, Troy, and Raiders of the Lost Ark trilogy. During this four week course we'll examine some metaphoric functions that help build emotional resonance and memory.
Course overview and objectives:
Through illustration, exercises, and resources we'll discuss:
The connections between external geography and 'internal' landscapes and examine how geographical landscapes can become mirrors.
The symbolic power of setting as mirrors and maps including mirror resonance in art and music.
We'll discuss the emotional resonance of 'soul language' with a look at how images act as metaphorical mirrors, or conduits, to learn a new language of the spirit that expresses timeless, universal motifs.
Metaphors and symbols build truth in allusion and echoes that build powerful connections. We'll look at these echoes found in metaphor, symbols and illusions of our personal history, literature, scripture, folk-tales, songs and culture.
This workshop will be conducted via a Yahoo! email loop. Email invitations will be sent 48 hours prior to the beginning of the workshop.
Just register for the workshop and complete the payment process via PayPal. The cost is $15.00 for FFnP members and $25.00 for non-FFnP members. Payment is expected when registering and your registration will not be complete until you've paid. Unpaid registrations will be deleted 48 hours before the class. *Click here to register*
Marcy Weydemuller received a B.A. in history and sociology from Concordia University in Montreal, Canada and an M.F.A. in writing from Norwich University in Vermont with a special focus on YA fantasy and poetry. In addition to teaching creative writing classes she taught college freshman for five years and is a member of SCBWI. Currently she is pursuing her own writing projects and is a freelance editing.
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