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Zoom In, Zoom Out: A Focus on Descriptive Writing and Storytelling

Young Writers’ Workshop: 1/07/2010

In this session we will step behind the camera of our mind’s eye and focus on two of the most important aspects of writing—descriptive details and creative storytelling. We will begin by exploring some fascinating pictures from the archives of LIFE magazine where we will find the perfect inspiration for our Zoom-In, Zoom-Out writing exercise. Concentrate on writing  rich details and descriptions of your selected photo, and then create your own story behind the scene. Time permitting, we will share our work with others. Join us as we focus on descriptive storytelling and zoom in on an image that captures your imagination.

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LIFE Magazine

New Year’s Around the World

http://www.life.com/image/first/in-gallery/53581/new-years-around-the-world#index/0

Pictures of the Year 2010

http://www.life.com/image/first/in-gallery/52491/2010-pictures-of-the-year#index/0

At War: Photographers’ Best Shots

http://www.life.com/image/first/in-gallery/39632/at-war-photographers-best-shots#index/0

Wild Animal Photos of the Year

http://www.life.com/image/first/in-gallery/38012/wild-animal-photos-of-the-year#index/0

Nature’s Wrath and Its Aftermath

http://www.life.com/image/first/in-gallery/22945/natures-wrath-and-its-aftermath#index/0

Tim Gunn’s Favorite Fashion Photos

http://www.life.com/image/first/in-gallery/32232/tim-gunns-favorite-fashion-photos#index/0

Turn of the Century America 1900-1917

http://www.life.com/timeline/15351/turn-of-the-century-america-1900-1917#index/0

Life in the Fast Lane

http://www.life.com/image/first/in-gallery/25811/life-in-the-fast-lane#index/0

Music

http://www.life.com/image/first/in-gallery/41552/coachella-killer-shots#index/0

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