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Stacia Ann is a college professor in California.
She teaches ESL, reading, and writing classes. She has a husband and a daughter. Currently she is working on a novel and several short stories. She has published once. Her future goals are to continue to publish and teach fiction.
website:
https://stacialevy.org
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Stacia Ann:
Greetings, all! I'd like to offer courses at Fanstory again. Some of the courses I've offered in the past follow:
1. Novel Beginnings, Middles, and Ends (separate courses for each)
2. Plotting the Plot
3. Setting the Scene
4. Humor in Nonfiction and Fiction
5. The Contemporary Short Story
6. Narrative Voice in Fiction
7. Horror in Fiction
8. Nonfiction
9. Backstory
10. Suspense
11. Showing vs. Telling in Fiction
Possible topics:
1. Flash fiction
2. Romance in fiction
3. Other???
Let me know your thoughts:)
Stacia
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 September 8, 2019 at 9:52PM
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FanStory wrote to Stacia Ann:
Pyramid Scheme finished third in the contest "Faith Flash"
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July 5, 2018 at 12:13AM
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Dean Kuch: Congrats, Stacia Ann.
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July 5, 2018 at 1:51AM
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| Stacia Ann: Hi, Dean! Thanks so much. Sorry for this delay in response.
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July 18, 2018 at 9:37PM
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FanStory wrote to Stacia Ann:
Congratulations! The Longing won the contest "Romance Writing Contest"
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April 18, 2018 at 12:13AM
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| Gloria ....: Way to go, Stacia!
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April 18, 2018 at 12:18PM
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| Dorothy Farrell: Congratulations Stacia - well done!
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April 18, 2018 at 2:01PM
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Stacia Ann: Thank you, Gloria and Dorothy:)
Stacia
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April 18, 2018 at 7:08PM
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Writingfundimension: Congratulations, Stacia. A great entry and most deserving winner.
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April 19, 2018 at 9:45AM
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| Rasmine : Congrats!!! :)
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April 19, 2018 at 11:21AM
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| Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
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April 19, 2018 at 4:37PM
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| michaelcahill: Great work, Stacia. Congrats!
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April 19, 2018 at 4:37PM
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| RGstar: WELL DONE!
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April 22, 2018 at 6:35AM
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Stacia Ann:
Have a novel outline or first chapter on your desktop you?re dying to start? Or do you just have an idea and want to develop it into a novel? In this class you will have the opportunity to go from the seed of an idea to the outline to the first three chapters of your novel. The class will read F.S. Scott Fitzgerald?s "The Great Gatsby," one of the greatest novels of the 20th century, available free online. Students will have the opportunity to study Fitzgerald?s masterful strategies for introducing characters and conflict to apply in their own work. Class starts Apr 2.
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March 24, 2018 at 8:33PM
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Stacia Ann:
http://apalacheereview.org/
My short story "Father" appeared in this publication and caught the eye of a New York City agent!
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November 12, 2017 at 1:42PM
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Dean Kuch: Good for you, Stacia Ann.
Best of luck...
~Dean
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November 12, 2017 at 4:52PM
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| giraffmang: Nice one.
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November 13, 2017 at 12:46AM
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| F. Wehr3: Nice!
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November 14, 2017 at 11:21AM
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Stacia Ann:
Like a story with a lot of blood and guts? No? Well, hardly anyone does! Good horror is all in the suspense, not the gore: the suspense of not knowing, of suggestion. The writer wants to creep you out, not gross you out. The longer the suspense can last, of not knowing what lurks behind the closed door, or when the killer will strike, the more horrific the story.
In this class, learn techniques of drawing out suspense, finding the horror in the mundane, and building to a horrifying but satisfying climax.
The class will be structured around studying classic and contemporary horror stories and working toward the completion of one story. Join us in Nov. 6, 2017!
Taught by published writer Stacia Levy.
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October 15, 2017 at 2:21PM
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Stacia Ann:
Hi, all! I'm working out my fall/winter class schedule.
Here are some possibilities:
Novel Endings
Narrative Voice in Fiction
Showing vs. Telling in Fiction
Some classes that have not be offered yet but possibilities:
Romance
Flash Fiction
Science Fiction/Fantasy
Let me know your thoughts!
Stacia
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October 1, 2017 at 6:13PM
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Stacia Ann:
My story "The Palm Tree" was recently published in Storgy Magazine:
https://storgy.com/
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September 27, 2017 at 3:27PM
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michaelcahill: Congrats!!!!
A cool publication. I checked it out. It's got book reviews, articles and tons of great reading. A huge achievement for you. No surprise. :))
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September 27, 2017 at 3:36PM
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| nancyjam: Congratulations. That's wonderful news.
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September 28, 2017 at 5:42PM
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| Irish Rain: Congratulations Miss Stacia, such an honor.
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September 28, 2017 at 8:01PM
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Stacia Ann: Thanks so much, everyone! I encourage everyone to submit their work as much as possible.
There's a huge market out there. Let me know if you'd like suggestions, and I'll post a few.
Stacia
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September 29, 2017 at 5:43PM
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| Stacia Ann: Thank you for your kind words, Michael:) I'm happy about it. I encourage my readers to submit their work as well:)
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October 1, 2017 at 2:10PM
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FanStory wrote to Stacia Ann:
Ahab and Starbuck finished second in the contest "Advising Ahab"
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September 8, 2017 at 2:10AM
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| Irish Rain: Congratulations!!
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September 8, 2017 at 9:54AM
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Stacia Ann: Thank you!
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September 8, 2017 at 4:57PM
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antonieta: Hi Stacia, I saw only now. Congratulations
Antonieta
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September 13, 2017 at 1:43PM
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| simplyteresa: Congratulations!!
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September 14, 2017 at 1:08AM
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Stacia Ann:
Hi, all! If you've enjoyed my writing and teaching, please consider visiting my page at www.stacialevy.org and liking the page and/or offering a testimonial:)
Thank you!
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August 20, 2017 at 5:58PM
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michaelcahill: Hi, Stacia
Cool page. When I click on the Facebook link though it takes me to MY facebook page. Trying to figure out how to get to where I can "LIKE" something. :))
I do LIKE.
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August 20, 2017 at 9:11PM
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Stacia Ann: Sorry for the delay in response. I think that does happen, though, just showing that you are now following my page (?) I've had similar happen to me:)
Stacia
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August 27, 2017 at 3:08PM
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Stacia Ann:
Hi, all! Just checking in about which writing classes you might be interested in. Some possibilities:
Writing the Short Story
Writing Short Nonfiction
Novel Beginnings, Middles, and Ends
The Plot
The Scene
Humor
Voice
Horror
Showing vs. Telling
These are all possibilities for classes in which we read, write, and chat about our work.
Post or PM me about your interests.
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August 20, 2017 at 5:19PM
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antonieta: Horror
Showing versus Telling
The Plot
The Scene
Antonieta
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September 13, 2017 at 1:44PM
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Stacia Ann: I can post all of these, Antonieta, as well as the others we talked about. You can take the ones that work for your schedule. I'm sure other students will sign up.
Let me know if you can think of anything else you'd be interested in.
Thank you!
Stacia
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September 29, 2017 at 5:45PM
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Stacia Ann:
Often novice writers feel comfortable with developing three-dimensional, believable characters. But what good are these characters if we don't see them in action? Action is a matter of plot, which many writers feel less comfortable with. We'll develop our plots and understanding of plot in this class to write one story. We'll focus on such issues as inciting event, complications, and climax, and learn how to connect the plot to character, making character and plot inextricably related. Class starts July 10.
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June 22, 2017 at 9:00PM
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FanStory wrote to Stacia Ann:
Congratulations! Morning Update won the contest "Write A Screenplay"
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June 20, 2017 at 12:13AM
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| Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
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June 20, 2017 at 12:59AM
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Dean Kuch:
Congrats...
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June 20, 2017 at 5:16PM
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| Gloria ....: Way to go, Stacia!
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June 20, 2017 at 10:38PM
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Writingfundimension: Congratulations, Stacia. I read your wonderful screenplay, and I can see why it was picked for the 'grand' prize. Well done! Bev
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June 22, 2017 at 7:06PM
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| Stacia Ann: Thank you all, for your kind words and support!
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July 2, 2017 at 12:33PM
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Stacia Ann:
Tired of the same old short story classes that focus on character, plot, setting, and theme? If you are ready to go beyond these basics to study more advanced issues of fiction writing, take Advanced Short Stories with award-winning fiction writer Stacia Levy. The class will explore such advanced fiction issues as unconventional point of view, unreliable narrator, nonlinear plots, and the story universe through studying noted short fiction and completing at least one short story. Classes begins June 12 and August 7.
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June 5, 2017 at 2:20PM
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Stacia Ann: Thanks, all! Glad you liked it:)
Our public life these days provides such raw material for comedy, however, that I can't take complete credit:)
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June 22, 2017 at 7:20PM
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| Rasmine : Congratulations, Stacia!!!!!!!!!
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June 23, 2017 at 2:25PM
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| Pyramid Scheme finished third in the contest "Faith Flash" | July 5 at 12:13AM
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| The Longing won the contest "Romance Writing Contest" | April 18 at 12:13AM
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| Ahab and Starbuck finished second in the contest "Advising Ahab" | September 8 at 2:10AM
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 | The Real Me finished second in the contest "Write About This" | June 30 at 12:13AM
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 | In the Rain reached "All Time Best" status. | June 9 at 5:25AM
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 | Alma Mater finished third in the contest "Free Verse Poetry Contest" | March 13 at 12:13AM
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