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Writing Workshop: Plotting and Story Structure
2026-12-01 19:00:00 2026-12-01 20:00:00 America/New_York Writing Workshop: Plotting and Story Structure Discover how to develop your plot and apply various formats, including the hero's journey, three-act structure, and five-act structure, with author Maeghan Jo Kimball. Ashburn Library - Meeting Room C

Tuesday, December 01
7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Ashburn Library

Meeting Room C

Discover how to develop your plot and apply various formats, including the hero's journey, three-act structure, and five-act structure, with author Maeghan Jo Kimball.

Learn more about Maeghan Jo Kimball and the Feral Writers Club here.

This workshop is part of our Short Story Contest Writing Workshop series. Learn how to submit your short story here.

Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel – Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs – for more programs.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Education/Language |

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