Amy Tan
Teaches Fiction, Memory, and Imagination
The celebrated author shares her approach to voice, story, and the craft of bringing narratives to life from beginning to end.
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The Writer's Canvas: Crafting Vivid Stories with Amy Tan
Step into the literary world of Amy Tan, the celebrated author of ‘The Joy Luck Club,’ as she shares her approach to the craft of storytelling in her insightful MasterClass. Amy begins by welcoming students with a heartfelt explanation of what writing means to her and outlines the valuable lessons you’ll learn in her class. She delves into the critical importance of a writer’s voice, guiding you on a personal journey to discover and hone your unique narrative style. Amy invites you to explore the depths of your imagination, teaching creative techniques like writing to your muse, conversing with ghosts, and engaging with your doppelgänger to unlock the rich potential of your creative underworld. Additionally, she provides expert advice on crafting compelling and satisfying endings, ensuring that your stories not only captivate readers but also leave them eagerly anticipating your next work. This MasterClass is more than just a writing course; it’s an exploration of the narrative art form, encouraging you to bring your stories to life from beginning to end.
Course Content.
Amy Tan, the bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, welcomes you to her class by sharing what writing means to her and what she’ll be teaching you.
Amy explores the importance of a writer’s voice and invites you on an inner journey to find yours.
Amy walks you through her process of using emotional memory and real-life events to write fiction by sharing her own childhood memories.
Get Amy’s tips on how to conduct research and find inspiration in observing the world around you.
Amy believes the first pages of a story are the most important. Learn the key elements of a compelling beginning and how to grab your readers right from the start.
Learn Amy’s process for choosing a narrative point of view—and why it’s not set in stone.
Find out how to create complex, compelling, and authentic characters that will engage your readers.
Amy dives into her love of words and explains the importance of choosing each one carefully.
Amy teaches you how to become your own best editor and to seek useful feedback from other writers.
Write to your muse, talk to ghosts, and dialogue with your doppelgänger. Amy takes you into her creative underworld to teach you how to access yours.
Amy explains why you have writer’s block and how to get out of it.
Get Amy’s insider’s perspective on the adaptation of her bestselling book The Joy Luck Club into an award-winning film.
Amy shares her rejection letters with you to show how she processes disappointment and carries on.
Learn how to craft an engaging and satisfying ending that will keep readers looking forward to the sequel.
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- Full Access to all Courses
- Watch on your computer
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- Bonus class guides & content
- Share with your household (3 Devices)
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