Adult Fiction with Jane Chun

October 30th, 2024 - November 28th, 2024

with Jane Chun

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You'll submit your pages at the group start, then spend the next weeks critiquing peer stories. Jane will submit her notes near the critique deadline. After critiques are complete, we host a 2-hour group debrief, in which each writer gets 15 minutes of individual time with Jane to dig into feedback, brainstorm next steps, and discuss any writing questions. 

Our goal with these events is to help writers become stronger storytellers. That said, each opening pages event we offer also comes with a submission opportunity.

Notes

Who this workshop is for: This workshop is best suited for writers querying, preparing to query, or who have an agent but are looking for a high level educational opportunity.

Focus: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…

Group size: 7 writers

Submissions: There will be one submission of your first 3750 words (approximately 15 pages) at the workshop start. Participants should also plan to share their pitch/short summary with their pages. Your pitch is not included in the word count and will not be critiqued.

Fee

Members: $120; Non-members: $145

About Jane Chun

I joined Transatlantic in 2023 after four years at Janklow & Nesbit Associates and am currently building my list.

I'm particularly interested in stories that center marginalized communities and prose that is cinematic and atmospheric with good rhythm. I'm drawn toward compelling, fresh voices that me feel as though the writer is in the room with me, telling me their story with intimacy as if we were already acquainted. Regardless of how plot-driven a story is, characters with rich inner worlds and emotional depth are a must for me. 

I'm seeking literary, upmarket, and commercial fiction; select nonfiction; and graphic novels and nonfiction. In fiction, I love everything from realistic contemporary works to fantasy, sci-fi, speculative fiction, and historical fiction. 

I'm not the right person for prescriptive nonfiction, self-help, religion/spirituality books, romance, commercial thrillers, hard sci-fi, poetry, or short story collections. 



Schedule:

  • Wed, Oct 30th - Writers submit
  • Thurs, Nov 21st - Critiques due
  • Mon, Nov 25th - 7-9pm ET Zoom debrief
  • Wed, Nov 27th- Group closes


Changes and Withdrawals Policy:

  • 2 months or more ahead of a workshop start: you will be credited the full amount of the workshop, less a $20 change fee.
  • Under 2 months to 14 days ahead of a workshop start: If we are able to replace you, you will be credited for the full workshop price less a $20 change fee. If we can't replace you, you will receive a credit for 50% of the workshop cost. 
  • Withdrawals within 14 days of a workshop start: If we can replace you, you will receive a credit for 50% of the workshop price. If we cannot replace you, you will not receive a credit. Your fee will go towards our workshops and scholarships.