An online class offered by The Village Writing School. Instructor Stephanie Storey. This is a SHORTENED version of the class, just one hour. The longer version is offered in November.

Writers and actors are different: solitary introverts versus extroverted performers. Right? Wrong.

Actors and writers are not so different. We all spend our lives dreaming of fantasy worlds, inhabiting other people, and playing pretend as adults. Actors and writers both care—deeply—about imaginary worlds and exploring the truth of the human condition.

By studying the craft of acting, writers can learn to write better dialogue, get in touch with their characters’ emotions and motivations, develop strong points of view, and choose character details that are specific and important. Acting can help any writer live more fully inside the messy truth of human relationships and make imaginary people come to life. Participants will leave this class with a new, unique box of tools that will help them take their writing to the next level.

Participants will learn about the craft of acting in a safe, writer-friendly environment. No need to fear getting up on stage to perform. The class is taught by a writer and introvert who will introduce you to a range of acting techniques and tools in an introvert-friendly way. (No getting up on stage and pretending to be a tree, unless you are just dying to do that, in which case I won’t stop you). Join this class for an introduction to the world of acting that will change your writing forever.

Join live on October 5 at Noon Central Time. Recording also available. Register here