{"title":"Jacqui Banaszynski Upcoming Courses","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"telling-true-stories","title":"Telling True Stories: An Exploration of the Art of Literary Craft","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWriting isn’t magic. But the best writing can be magical. It can transport us — taking us into new worlds, expanding our understanding, making us think and wonder and want to know more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe expect those things of fiction and poetry, just as we do of any art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut what of nonfiction? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan stories grounded in the demands of fact reach the higher planes of storytelling?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe answer is an emphatic yes — if you know how to summon the creative muse of art by becoming a masterful mechanic of craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis workshop will elevate your mastery. It will give you tools to turn an abstract or static piece into a compelling, memorable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the support to take creative risks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are a student or award-winning journalist, an academic researcher or the person who collects your family’s stories, someone with a book idea that won’t let them go or a nudge of an idea that hasn’t taken shape, or simply someone who is compelled to write — this week is designed to help you sharpen your focus and find your unique writing voice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ll do fun writing exercises using prompts from your own life and what’s around us. You can apply targeted tools to other exercises or your own work-in progress. Each of you will have an optional one-on-one coaching session. By week’s end, you will have written something that surprises and delights you and gives you the courage to keep writing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe week will be a mix of in-class craft discussions, field trips to sharpen your observation skills, promoted-based writing and peer coaching. Through the week, we will explore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe essential elements of a memorable story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to focus a vague idea into a manageable project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to report and interview to gather the raw material you need\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to bring real-life characters to the page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing scenes that draw readers forward even as you bend time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails that reveal rather than decorate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoundational structures that support unlimited creativity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacing a story for power and readability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dual imperatives of intimacy and ethics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to read like a writer and become your own best self-editor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to identify your own pattern writing strengths and challenges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow to get past perfectionist writer’s block and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWRITE!\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStudent Testimonials:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Five days with MISA and my mentor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/jacqui.banaszynski?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZa_IPFpUt2pX_5jpG2v-fskslchxeG6WQdPdly5qydtEWxPEhzY2JLALeROSttzho8ENVMD6Qq91z1RKovMIPOnenVXBgv0-t32cIV1WjcoLwUVQiU8BlxCWxQGu8eJ2xzZkuGHo_emwbRCc4hH8gyTJqZFpNrkhbxkf1xDeTD8mA\u0026amp;__tn__=-%5dK-R\"\u003eJacqui\u003c\/a\u003e in 2019 were the best continuing education of my professional life.” ~ Line Vaaben, award-winning European literary journalist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Jacqui B is the reason I came. She is the draw! She is a teacher who engages all of us, teaches and inspires, no matter what level a writer is at.” - student TVR 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Jacqui’s deep experience in journalism and teaching was exactly what I hoped for and more. She managed to make is all feel included and valued despite our varied level of experience and skill” - student TVR 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I really enjoyed how Jacqui structured the week, particularly how she used real-life examples to explain different terms and techniques.\" - student 2026 Madeline Island\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Jacqui B is perfect. The class was exactly what I hoped it would be.\" - student 2026 Madeline Island\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Jacqui’s style of illustrating every point with memorable stories and the wonderful community of fellow students.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\" - student 2026 Madeline Island \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorkshop Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunday Night: Welcome Reception at 6pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMonday – Friday: 9am – 4pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e*Subject to change*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Madeline Island School of the Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54749142155404,"sku":"WMIJB071926","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/8711\/5148\/files\/banaszynski_300.jpg?v=1734621115"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.madelineartschool.com\/collections\/jacqui-banaszynski-upcoming-courses-7.oembed","provider":"Madeline Island School of the Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}