From 10:45am until 1:00
At West Branch Regional Library
1425 Chaffee Road S, Jacksonville, Florida
About the Author: Like the protagonist in her debut novel, The Moon Goddess’s Smile, Catherine Wu spent her formative years in China before coming to New York City as a graduate student. After a career in biomedical research and podiatry practice, she followed her heart to pursue her dream of becoming a storyteller. She honed her fiction-writing skills at Boston’s GrubStreet to tell her unique story, a labor of love. Kirkus Reviews Magazine praised her novel for its "memorable characters, a distinctive voice…and striking sensory quality.” Catherine Wu is a member of Florida Writers Association, GrubStreet, and National League of American Pen Women. Nowadays, she lives with her husband in Jacksonville, FL.
Workshop: Write a Vivid Scene with Striking Sensory Details
Write a Vivid Scene with Striking Sensory Details—how to scientifically elevate your prose
About this program: Crafting a vivid scene is essential for any fiction writing. This workshop aims to help writers sharpen this powerful tool in their toolboxes. By understanding the science of senses and by incorporating striking sensory details, writers can elevate their prose to the next level. During this workshop, participants will explore fine examples of scenes that have engaged and captivated generations of readers, practice new skills through writing exercises, and share their writing with the group for constructive criticism. Upon leaving this workshop, participants will have gained a deeper understanding of what makes a scene lively and memorable.