The Keys to Kissing Stories with Kishōtenketsu: An Introduction and Practical Guide for Romance Writers
Kishōtenketsu is a 4-act no-conflict necessary story structure commonly used in East Asian storytelling. It is often associated with stories where "nothing happens." However, this is a misconception, as its focus lies on development and change rather than external conflict.
Come learn why Kishōtenketsu is compelling even though it breaks many of the “rules” we’re told stories must have. You’ll also learn how to create a commercially viable story in today’s romance genre using kishōtenketsu.
Expand your concept of story and add to your writer’s toolbox by learning how to use this structure as a tool for planning, plotting, and revising stories plotted to a more traditional three-act structure and to Gwen Hayes’s Romancing the Beat.
This is guaranteed to be another fascinating presentation by the knowledgeable Amy Z. Chan! Be sure to join us!
Amy Z. Chan is an author of romantic comedies and other stories with escapist happily ever afters. A daughter of Chinese immigrants, a feminist, a foodie, and a California girl by way of NY/NJ. A Vassar College and Clarion West Writers Workshop alumna who spent over a decade reviewing for Publisher’s Weekly, Amy is also a successful indie author with several secret pen names. This new pen name is represented by Hillary Fazzari at Bradford Literary.
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9:00 am – Zoom link will open for casual chat and networking
9:30–10:30 am Business Meeting
10:30–11:30 pm Workshop