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“Nothing? I think you may have something…”
Often cited among the greatest TV shows of all time, Seinfeld was a pop-cultural phenomenon, bringing with it an entire world and language all of its own. There’s almost not much else to be said in terms of its influence and popularity––as massive today as it was when it was on the air—and yet one thing that still sets Seinfeld apart is its brilliant writing. Idiosyncratic, intelligent, and often philosophic, Seinfeld’s approach to language and story structure, broke all conventions and expectations at its time, and was unlike anything else on TV. It brought an almost ruthless focus on character and situation, while interlocking multi-plot narratives that brilliantly subverted setup and contrivance; and its iconic, endlessly circling dialogue made an art form of the mundane––the “excruciating minutia” of everyday life, as Elaine calls it.
What else can we learn from Seinfeld? What ways can we apply its example in our own work? How can we build story out of character? How can we identify and amplify “the mundane” in our writing? How can we bring out the catchy “hooks” in our dialogue?
In this 5-week course, we will go deep into the world of Seinfeld, each week watching and discussing classic episodes of the show, while also reading examples from writing that echoes the classic Seinfeld-ian style.
- Open to any kind of writer (fiction, poetry, non-fiction, etc.) at any skill level, although this course will likely work best for fiction.
- You will leave with at least 2 fully workshopped pieces and written feedback from your instructor and classmates.
Cost: $350
Dates: January 9 – February 6
Format: Online (Zoom)
Instructor: David Byron Queen
You will receive a downloadable 'welcome packet' with all of our class info when you purchase your spot. Our instructor will also be reaching out to everyone via email to check in once the class list has been finalized.
Please email 'hello@wordwest.co' if you have any further questions, or concerns.
This class is expected to fill up quickly, so don't wait too long.
We hope you can join us!
–– David Byron Queen, instructor