ONLINE Plotting the Unplottable: Outlines for Pantsers and Rebels
4 Weeks | Tuesdays | Begins May 6, 2025
6pm-8pm PT | 7pm-9pm MT | 8pm-10pm CT | 9pm-11pm ET
Instructor: Finnian Burnett
MEMBER PRICE: $150.00
NON-MEMBER PRICE: $200.00
Not every writer loves rigid outlines, but even the most free-spirited storyteller needs a map! This class teaches methods of structuring your novel or memoir while leaving room for spontaneous creativity. Learn to balance plot arcs with character freedom, use plot sheets and beat sheets to determine the beats of your novel and experiment with flexible outlining tools that let you keep the thrill of discovery alive.
This class takes place online using Zoom.
Dr. Finnian Burnett’s work explores the intersections of the human body, mental health, and gender identity. They are a recipient of the Canada Council for the Arts grant, a finalist in the 2023 CBC nonfiction prize, and a 2024 Pushcart nominee.
Their work appears in Blank Spaces Magazine, Reflex Press, The Daily Sci-Fi, CBC, and more. Their two novellas-in-flash, The Clothes Make the Man and The Price of Cookies, are available through Ad Hoc Fiction and Off Topic Publishing respectively. Finnian is represented by Stacey Kondla of The Rights Factory. Their collaborative work with author Andrew Buckley, Queer Tales of Shakespearean Proportions is represented by Terrie Wolf.
When not writing or teaching, Finnian enjoys walking, Star Trek, and cat memes. Finn can be found at www.finnburnett.com
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