Spoiler alert: I didn’t prove her wrong.

Dave Godin traces his search for a workable method for creating similes and metaphors after Patricia insisted there was no formula.

He’ll tell the story of that hunt—using information from Anne Lamott, Stephen King, and others—and show how an unexpected link to joke-writing cracked things open for him.

Dave will demonstrate a practical method using a thesaurus, brainstorming, and smart searching.

Then, you’ll have a chance to try it yourself by drafting a few similes and sharing your experience.