Dec 03: What Makes A Story? A Day, A Life, A Year. And You.
#1 New York Times bestselling author shares You The Story: A Writer’s Guide to Craft Through Memory
During the pandemic, award-winning historical fiction author Ruta Sepetys turned inward.
“I discovered,” she says, “that the most meaningful aspects [of story] dwell within what I call the wave. That wave is heartbreak, hope, humor, and humiliation.”
We all experience those feelings. And in You The Story: A Writer’s Guide to Craft Through Memory, we explore how small moments can become powerful stories. We look at the elements of story construction, and how to tap into your emotions, find gems in humor, and discover rhythm from simple everyday things such as the way someone speaks. We also share how to discover your voice, your vision, your inspiration, and much more about storytelling.
“It is less about where we have traveled or worked or if we have experienced grand adventures,” says Ruta. “It is more about the interior landscape. And through that, we all have a story.”
Meet Ruta Sepetys
An internationally acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of historical fiction, Ruta Sepetys is a Carnegie Medal Finalist; her books have won or been shortlisted for over 40 awards. Ruta’s work on human resilience garnered invitations to speak at NATO, the European Parliament, the U.S. Capitol, the Library of Congress, and Embassies worldwide. Ruta Sepetys was presented the Cross of the Knight of the Order by the President of Lithuania for her contributions to education and memory preservation. She was also honored with a postage stamp containing her image. You The Story: A Writer’s Guide to Craft Through Memory is Ruta’s first nonfiction book.
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