Erin will explore a range of different types of story structures, including fishbone, “little e,” braided narratives, the heroine’s journey, spiral structure, and others. Together, you’ll review these structures, identify their unique elements, and assess what types of projects they may each be best for.

Erin will highlight examples of each structure and discuss the pros and cons for writers and readers.

Erin Dionne writes middle-grade novels, picture books, chapter books, and nonfiction. Her spooky chapter book series Shiver-by-the-Sea (Pixel + Ink) features magic, movie monsters, friendship, and SEL themes. Her novel Moxieand the Art of Rule Breaking was an Edgar finalist in the Juvenile Fiction category. Her collection, Bad Choices Make Good Stories: Conversations on Writing (Table for 7 Press), is available now. When not writing, she’s a professor at Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, MA.

This Workshop is For You If: 

• You want to better understand story structure.

• You are interested in exploring alternative story structures.

• You are in the process of imagining a new project.

• You are working on a project that just is coming together.

• You’re passionate and excited about exploring and understanding craft.

You’ll Complete This Workshop With:

• A detailed understanding of various story structures.

• More craft tools in your author toolbox.

• The skills and flexibility to make editorial choices regarding which structures work best for your specific projects.

• The confidence and ability to apply these structural elements to your own stories.