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Revision

Taught by Robert Wallace

When
  • Wed, Apr 16, 2025 at 3:30pm
Where

Allen Building, Room 314
421 Chapel Drive
Durham, NC 27706

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Notes

Registration for this workshop will open on Friday, April 11.

Revision

Taught by Robert Wallace

What is revision in fiction writing if not a serious of tasks? Imagination, of course, is essential, but it will only get you so far on the page. For the reader, who wants a finished piece and not a sketch or first draft, it is about a world that a creative writer has assembled in such a way that all the elements, put together in such a way that it brings a story to life.
Just as painters must refine their palette, or athletes must work tirelessly on perfecting their craft, writers, too, need to constantly hone their skills in writing fiction. Character, point of view, scene, voice, dialogue—in other words, everything, right down to word choice, is up for remodeling. This workshop will discuss what revision is, ways to approach revising your fiction, examples of revised fiction, and how to know, if that’s possible, when a story has been truly revised. Opportunity will be given for participants to engage in revising work during class.

Meet the Instructor

Robert Wallace

Robert Wallace has received a Writers’ Fellowship from the NC Arts Council. He has published over fifty short stories in various journals, including the Bryant Literary Review, the NC Literary …

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Duke Arts Create is a series of free, hands-on arts workshops designed to help all Duke students, including graduate and professional students (including Duke Health), as well as Duke faculty and staff develop a variety of creative skills in the visual arts, dance and movement, creative writing and more. Workshops are open to all skill levels and backgrounds. Most workshops are held in the Duke Arts Annex, the Rubenstein Arts Center or the Duke Arts Office 2101 and are typically held weeknights from 6-8 p.m.

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