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The Challenges of Writing Fiction Novels Based on True Events by Dr. Frank Plateroti
Dr. Frank Plateroti discusses the challenges of integrating true events into a fictional narrative. Discover how he breathed life back into deceased characters through personal recollections, and how he crafted multi-faceted characters to drive the story. Learn about his techniques for integrating plot mechanisms and evoking emotion through character interactions and dialogue styles. This presentation is an event for both writers and readers, offering expert advice from an industry professional!
Dr. Frank Plateroti earned his Doctorate Degree in Education Research and a Master’s Degree in Communication. For the past twenty years Dr. Plateroti has taught in the communication department at William Paterson University in New Jersey. Some of the courses he taught were television production, media studies, and his specialty; intrapersonal and interpersonal communication. Prior to his teaching he worked in public relations and was a television producer, writer, and director with his own international production company.