July 12 — Writing a Linked Story Collection, with Tod Goldberg

by | Jun 15, 2021 | Event, Speaker, Writing

 

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a contemporary example of a linked story collection. Each film stands on its own, delivering a solid three-act structure. Yet, carefully threaded through each film are glimpses of a larger saga that is greater than the sum of its parts, culminating in a climactic extravaganza. What if you are itching to create your own such collection, each installment of which is both one-of-a-kind and constitutive of an overarching universe? Would such an undertaking be too complex and unwieldy for a writer who does not enjoy Disney’s vast resources? Not at all.

In our July 12th meeting, Tod Goldberg will walk us through the process of crafting twelve stories that stand alone, stand together, and stand the test of time.

Tod Goldberg is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen books, including The Low Desert, Gangsterland (a finalist for the Hammett Prize), Gangster Nation, The House of Secrets (co-authored with Brad Meltzer), and Living Dead Girl (a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize). His nonfiction and criticism appear regularly in the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and Alta and have been anthologized in Best American Essays. He is also the co-host of Literary Disco, named one of the best literary podcasts by the Washington Post and the Guardian, and is a professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside, where he founded and directs the Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing & Writing for the Performing Arts.

 

When: Monday, July 12th at 7pm 

Where: Zoom – Members will be receiving an email with the Zoom invite

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