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Discover the Magic of Reading Like a Writer with Eugenie Montague's Swallow the Ghost and Her New 3-Week Zoom Intensive
by Writing Workshops Staff
3 months ago
If you're looking for a novel that keeps you on your toes with every page, Swallow the Ghost by Eugenie Montague is a must-read. Recently selected as an editor's pick by Publishers Weekly, this audacious and emotionally precise novel traces the impact of a violent event on three interconnected lives. Through the story of Jane Murphy, a New York wunderkind navigating the precarious world of social media marketing and her own private struggles, Montague deftly unravels the layers of truth, public identities, and private realities. As the narrative shifts and perspectives change, what you thought you knew about Jane and her world will be turned upside down, making this book a compelling read that will linger in your mind long after the last page.
But the excitement doesn't end with Swallow the Ghost! Eugenie Montague is also offering a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of how great stories are crafted with her upcoming 3-week Zoom intensive, Reading Like a Writer: How Yoko Ogawa and Christine Schutt Unsettle Us. This course invites you to step behind the curtain and examine how these two master storytellers create a sense of menace and unease in their works.
In this intensive, Montague will guide you through a close reading of selected novellas and stories by Yoko Ogawa and Christine Schutt. You'll explore how these authors manipulate point-of-view, tone, structure, and other literary elements to build tension and unsettle their readers. By the end of the course, you'll not only have a deeper appreciation for these writers but also a toolkit of strategies to apply to your own writing.
Whether you're an aspiring writer or a seasoned storyteller, Montague's class offers a rare chance to learn from one of today's most exciting new voices. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your craft and see the world of fiction through the eyes of a writer.
Classes begin on November 5th, with live sessions on November 12th and 19th. Can't make it live? No problem—the sessions will be recorded and available to watch afterward.
Grab your copy of Swallow the Ghost and sign up for Reading Like a Writer today. Your journey into the heart of storytelling awaits.
Eugenie Montague’s debut novel, Swallow the Ghost ("bold and bewitching. . . a brain-teasing triumph that will reward multiple readings," Publishers Weekly, Starred Review) will be published by Mulholland Books in August 2024. She received her MFA in fiction from the University of California, Irvine. Her short fiction has been published by NPR, Mid-American Review, Faultline, Day One, and Flash Friday, a flash-fiction series from Tin House and the Guardian Books Network, and was selected by Amy Hempel for The Best Small Fictions (2017). She currently lives in El Paso, Texas with her family.
