Tue 13 Jan-24 Mar (10 wks) | 6.30-8.30pm | 18+
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This course will explore multiple forms of fiction writing and some of the many roads into the creative process. Building on the fundamentals of all fiction, students will use weekly prompts to write short stories and share in feedback.
What will the class cover and how will it be taught?
Across ten weeks, this class will explore different techniques of storytelling and prose writing suitable for both long and short stories. Sessions will typically begin with free-writing before examining core elements of character, narrative, voice, place and story structure. We’ll share inspirations and reflections on the creative process, shaping a supportive space to experiment with writing and develop new ideas.
Students will be set a writing task every week, which we’ll then read and share in class. Group feedback will help to identify strengths and areas to develop further. Depending on the interests of individual students, the class will also explore additional ideas around publication, performance, networking and sustaining a writing practice.
Who is it suitable for?
Writers of all stripes seeking structure, inspiration, homework tasks, free-writing exercises and group reading/feedback.
Important Information
This course will be held in the Warehouse. There are no sessions between 16-20 February.
What do I need to bring?
Notebooks, pencils, pens – open minds and open hearts
Are there any additional costs?
No
About the tutor
Simon Sylvester’s debut novel, The Visitors, was published by Quercus Books in 2014 and went on to win the Guardian Not The Booker prize. He writes everything from poems to pub quizzes. His short stories have been published in magazines and journals including Dark Mountain, Gutter, New Writing Scotland and many others. His short screenplays have been supported by The Pitch and Film Hub North, and his short horror Maggie has won awards worldwide. Simon is also a practised performer of his work, having won short story slams, headlined spoken word nights and read at various festivals including Kendal Calling.
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