Plot Twist: The Architecture of Storytelling
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Beginner-Friendly
Writing & Film
Date & Time
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Workshop Description
This fiction craft intensive is all about the mechanics of plot, which is how you drive a story forward and keep your readers engaged. Whether you’re working on fiction or non-fiction, you’ll be guided through popular conceptions of plot in literary pedagogy and criticism and how to think about components such as causality, escalation, and rate of revelation. You’ll learn that even plotless and plot-fluid books use these principles, which you’ll be able to apply no matter where your work falls on the spectrum. This class is beginner-friendly, and open to all levels!
About your instructor
Ankur
Ankur Thakkar is the author of the novel Blow Yourself Up, forthcoming in September 2026. He was a 2025 Sewanee Writers’ Conference Scholar and his writing has appeared in Guernica, PANK, and TriQuarterly. His artwork has been shown at the Palais de Tokyo and La Friche. He chose MFA, then NYC, and lives in Brooklyn.
What can I expect from a workshop at Atelier Dalal?
Workshops are small and hands-on, emphasizing educational instruction on an extensive range of art forms. Our instructors provide 1on1 instruction and guidance during the workshop, and all introductory courses are beginner-friendly.
You will always leave one of our workshops with something you made, plus the knowledge to keep exploring at home.
Cancellation policy
Tickets for this event are non-refundable, so please double-check your calendar before booking! If you're unable to attend, you're welcome to pass your ticket along to a friend—just have them check in under your name!
Photography disclaimer
Please note that by attending, all guests consent to being photographed and filmed. These images and recordings may be used for marketing or promotional purposes at the discretion of Atelier Dalal.
Age restriction & dogs
All guests must be 18 or older to attend. As much as we love your fur babies, pets are not permitted in the studio.
