Wed 22 Apr- 1 Jul (10 wks) | 6.30-8.30pm | 18+ yrs
This course is designed to explore the fundamentals of fiction across different story forms. Looking at the basics of character, story structure, prose, pace and more, students will use weekly prompts to write short stories and share feedback.
What will the class cover and how will it be taught?
Across ten weeks, this class will explore fundamental techniques of storytelling and prose writing suitable for both long and short stories. Sessions will introduce a range of fiction forms and the essentials of character, story structure, pace, prose style, editing and much more – as well as exploring broader creative processes and writing routines. Whether you’re brand new to writing or returning to fiction after years away, this class is a supportive space to experiment with writing and develop new ideas.
Students will be set a task every week, which we’ll read together and share in class. Group feedback will help identify strengths and areas to develop further. Week by week, we explore some of the myriad possibilities of fiction and stories.
Who is it suitable for?
This course is aimed at new or inexperienced writers, looking for structure and a safe space to explore fiction basics and share their work.
Important Information
This course will be held in the Warehouse. There are no sessions during half term 25-29 May.
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 screenplays have been supported by The Pitch and Film Hub North, and made into the multi-award-winning short horror Maggie. 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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