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Give your short story life and prepare it for publication!
June 2: Introduction to the Short Story
• Discuss the key elements of short fiction: plot, character, setting, theme, and style.
• Generate ideas for your very own short story!
July 7: Building Characters and Conflict
• Develop compelling characters and central conflict.
• Draft a scene and character profile for your protagonist!
Aug 4: Crafting Plot and Structure
• Learn about the role of the inciting incident, climax, and resolution.
• Outline your story!
Bobby Mathews' novels and short stories explore the dark and desperate underpinnings of the modern South. His novels include Living the Gimmick and Magic City Blues. His latest book is a collection of short stories called Negative Tilt. His story, "The Funeral Suit" was selected for the 2024 edition of Best American Mystery & Suspense, while his story "Negative Tilt" won the Derringer Award for best mystery story. He lives in Hoover, where he helps coach baseball and procrastinates on a near-professional basis.
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| Wed, Apr 02 | 9:00AM to 9:00PM |
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| Fri, Apr 04 | 9:00AM to 6:00PM |
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Located in Hoover, Alabama, at 200 Municipal Drive, the Hoover Public Library has been operating since 1983. The Hoover Public Library seeks to reinvent the way communities view libraries. As the heart and soul of the Hoover community, we are more than just a library. We’re the place you come to meet your friends, experience live theater, peruse art, listen to music, entertain your children, learn about new technology, seek job searching assistance, explore your interests, find good book recommendations and much, much more. We seek to grow our patronage by offering an unparalleled customer experience.
