The Art of Deception: A Masterclass on Unreliable Narrators
The Art of Deception: A Masterclass on Unreliable Narrators
Volume 2 of Silent Book Club - Torrance Writer’s Series
Volume 2 and future volumes will be standalone writing workshops meaning: you do not need to have attended previous sessions to join us, and there is no long-term commitment required.
Join Silent Book Club - Torrance for our second fiction writing workshop series! Our mission for this series is to foster a South Bay writers’ community through sustainable workshops and professional development. Whether you're a hobbyist looking for a creative writing group or an aspiring pro, this series supports your creative fulfillment through specialized craft talks and guided exercises. For this writing series, we are excited to introduce our host, Yimin (Tori) Huang. Learn more about the worldwide Silent Book Club movement here.
About Tori Huang - The Host
Tori is a NYU graduate with a MFA in Creative Writing from the University of San Francisco. She has a published book of poetry, Estrangement, available at Barnes and Nobles, Amazon and in the San Francisco bookstore Nowplace located in Chinatown. Her story "Backfield Blues," was part of a performance piece at the Esplanade Theaters - which is Singapore's premier performing arts center. It hosts local and international performances with 1,600 - 2,000 seats.
Her other accolades include winning the Writing The City contest in Singapore (2021, 2022) with her short stories "Teacher's Pet" and "Extra," organized by the prestigious Sing Lit Station organization which hosts workshops, events, writing contests in Singapore. She has had her work featured in the sold-out anthology What We Burn For which features 25 Singapore-based writers as well as being featured in the Singapore Kinokuniya bookstore, Japan's largest bookstore chain.
Her writings have also appeared in Neocha, Cha: A Literary Journal (based in Hong Kong), The Hooghly Review, Wildscape (upcoming), and Expat Living Singapore, to name a few. She is currently working on a story cycle regarding the Chinese diaspora. Tori brings a global perspective to the craft of fiction.
The Curated Writing Workshop
For Volume 2, Tori will be delving into the art of writing unreliable narrators - in the footsteps of Lolita, Gone Girl, American Psycho and more. She will walk you through the different kinds of unreliable narration and how you can use textual cues to develop one of your own with psychological motivations and a strong voice! No writing experience required! Create and walk away with your own story!
You will be able to purchase Tori's powerful poetry book, Estrangement, on-site at a 10% discount. The book delves into various forms of estrangement from politics, familial, and societal expectations.
Learning Objectives for this Workshop
Identify and analyze unreliable narration
Distinguish between different forms of unreliability (e.g., deliberate deception, self-deception, limited knowledge, perceptual distortion)
Understand narrative theory for creative practice
Evaluate how perspective shapes reader interpretation and trust
Construct a consistent unreliable narrative voice
Create unreliable narrator with psychological motivations and unique voice
Integrate textual cues that signal unreliability
Embed subtle inconsistencies, omissions, and contradictions
Balance ambiguity and clarity to maintain reader engagement
Tier 1: Fiction Class for $20 includes -
● Access to the author led 1.5 hour writing workshop which includes a presentation by the author on unreliable narrators and writing prompts to start your own story during the workshop
● Author and group feedback on the stories and Q&A focused on the day's curriculum
● Meet new people and have fun writing! No experience required.
Tier 2: Fiction & Publishing Masterclass for $30 includes the above PLUS:
● Pre-Review: Submit up to two pages of any piece of literature and questions via email to Tori at least 3 days before the workshop. Questions must be related to the narrator of your piece.
● Extended Workshop Time: An additional 30 minutes of post-session group coaching on the day of the workshop. Tori will address the specific questions emailed in, allowing the group to learn from each other in a structured, moderated dynamic. Publishing Q&A will be reserved at the end.
● Community Perk: Includes one (1) complimentary admission to Tori’s Psychology Book Club to study the bridge between human behavior and character motivation.
Important Information
● Refund Policy: We maintain a "No Refunds" policy; however, tickets are fully transferable. You must email us to give us a heads up.
● Media Notice: Photographs and videos may be captured for SBC - Torrance promotional purposes.
We hope to see you there!