Workshop Description: Kishōtenketsu is an East Asian narrative structure that differs but is complementary to the more traditional three-act structure used in the west…and in romance novels. Join A.M. Lau to learn what this structure is, and how you can use it in developing your own work
Bio: A.M. LauA.M. Lau is a graduate of Vassar College and the Clarion West Writer’s Workshop. After nearly a decade reviewing for Publishers Weekly, she became a ghostwriter, indie author, and story consultant. Her current professional memberships include the National Book Critics Circle, the Science Fiction Writers of America, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Golden State Romance Writers and Bay Area Romance Writers.
As a professional book critic who has judged the now defunct Amazon Break Out Novel Contest, taken part in book nominations for the National Book Critics Circle Award and voted in many book awards including the Nebulas, Hugos, and RITAs, she has a deep understanding of what makes a book addictive or award-winning.
is a graduate of Vassar College and the Clarion West Writer’s Workshop. After nearly a decade reviewing for Publishers Weekly, she became a ghostwriter, indie author, and story consultant. Her current professional memberships include the National Book Critics Circle, the Science Fiction Writers of America, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Golden State Romance Writers and Bay Area Romance Writers.As a professional book critic who has judged the now defunct Amazon Break Out Novel Contest, taken part in book nominations for the National Book Critics Circle Award and voted in many book awards including the Nebulas, Hugos, and RITAs, she has a deep understanding of what makes a book addictive or award-winning.