Fundamentals of Storytelling (1) (Writer-In-Residence)
Description
Oftentimes, it is understood that writers simply know the elements of a story, even if they can’t identify them. Explore the fundamentals of writing stories, fiction and narrative nonfiction alike, while learning about literary elements such as setting, plot, scene-work and character transformation in this workshop that includes writing time.
This program is led by Aaron Chan, Richmond’s Writer-in-Residence. Visit richmond.ca/WriterInResidence for more information. Registration is required.
Choose between 3 sessions:
- Wednesday, April 8 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Wednesday, April 15 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Wednesday, April 29 2026, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
About Aaron Chan
Aaron Chan is a musician, filmmaker and writer born and raised on unceded Coast Salish territories (Vancouver, BC). He holds a BFA from the University of British Columba and an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of California Riverside. Aaron is the author of This City is a Minefield, the Children’s picture book The Broken Heart, and the self-published poetry chapbook Romantic Hopeless.
Recommended Reading List:
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Accessibility
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- Program:
- Writer In Residence
- Suitable for:
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All Ages
- Type:
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Literacy, Reading, Writing
- Language:
- English