It took Steve Almond 30 years, and five failed efforts, to write his first published novel, All the Secrets of the World, which is now in development for TV by 20th Century Fox. In this lecture, Steve will use his experience writing the book to cover all the major plot issues that arise when we’re working on a novel (or memoir). Including: How to create rising action, how to manage chronology, how to craft riveting scenes, how to make plausibility work for you,
Steve Almond is the author of a dozen books, including the New York Times bestsellers Candyfreak and Against Football. His new novel, All the Secrets of the World, has been optioned for television by 20th Century Fox. He’s the recipient of an NEA grant for 2022 and teaches at Harvard and Wesleyan. His stories and essays have been published in venues ranging from the Best American Short Stories and the Best American Mysteries to the New York Times Magazine. He lives outside Boston with his wife, his three children, and his anxiety.
