Ripping Hearts and Engaging Minds: Writing Angst Effectively
Some people are angst junkies. They like their stories chock full of heart-ripping drama and trauma. Others like their angst just a delicate sprinkling on their story, nothing too intense. What do these two extremes have in common? Angst (at whatever level) only works when it fits your characters, and your story, and the resolution rewards your reader for their journey to the end!
In this workshop, we’ll talk about internal and external trauma, how much is enough/too much, what tone you’re going for and how to use angst effectively, and most importantly, how to write a satisfying ending.
Instructor Bio:
Tere Michaels writes happily ever afters in the big city – with heaps of snark, angst and humor. Her focus is on characters and all the ridiculous ways they trip through life and love. She has written fifteen books including her popular Faith, Love & Devotion series, and the superhero saga, The Vigilante.
She has been presenting workshops on the writing process for over ten years.