THE ANTAGONIST -- STRENGTHENING THE B STORY – Catherine Flaxman
Many writers subtly (or not so subtly) identify with the protagonist in their writing. This can result in an undeveloped antagonist, a weakened B story, and a protagonist who operates as an extension of oneself.
In Jungian terms, the protagonist and antagonist represent each other’s shadow side (parts we fear, disown or disallow in ourselves) and have valuable lessons to learn from each other. Specific writing exercises and a 10 step writing process will help you deepen their relationship, turn your story or memoir on its head and write from the antagonist point of view, revealing a vibrant dance of opposites between the two.
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Bring two to three pages of narrative, character description or dialogue to use as a starting point. In addition to free writes, there will be an opportunity to read aloud, receive feedback on the work, and dialogue with the presenter, a Mill Valley writer, screenwriter and psychotherapist, about psychological behaviors that can reveal, humanize and strengthen your characters.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 3 AT BOOK PASSAGE; 10:00 a.m.--1:30 p.m. (415) 927-0960 ext.234
