Overview
Whether you are an experienced writer or just setting out, marshalling your muse can be tough. If you are unsure how to get started or get into the writing flow, this is a nurturing environment in which to find your voice, capture your ideas or overcome a writer's block. Book editor and writing coach Philippa Pride, who has worked with authors including Stephen King, can teach you a variety of techniques to help you tap into your creativity even when inspiration is running dry.
This weekend masterclass is designed for a variety of skill levels and offers a choice of exercises tailored to your individual ability and preferred outcome. With workshops on planning, structuring and pitching a book, it offers practical advice as well as a fantastic opportunity to get valuable professional and creative feedback in a supportive group.
Course content
Exercises for creativity - enjoy the writing process
• Accessing your ideas
• Getting started, keeping going, taking stock
• Getting into a creative state for writing
• How to overcome obstacles and switch off your inner critic
• Painting and dancing with words
• Visualisations – the magic of imagery and metaphor
• Finding your unique voice
• Becoming the hero of your writer's journey
Tips for writing – build and develop a toolbox
• What makes good story – how to shape your book
• Creating narrative drive and keep those pages turning
• Setting goals and a writing schedule to suit your life
• Structuring your book - the benefits of a chapter breakdown
• Moving from concept to final draft
• Plot, empathetic characters, dialogue, description
• Modelling on successful strategies
Tutor profile
Philippa Pride has been running creative writing courses since 2006, combining her skills as a certified NLP master practitioner and coach with her inside knowledge of the publishing profession. A commissioning editor for one of the major publishing houses before setting up her own business, The Book Doctor, Philippa is described by Hodder & Stoughton's CEO as having "a reputation as a talented spotter of new fiction, a creative editor with flair and vision, a nurturer of writers' careers and a terrific champion of her authors." Philippa continues her connection with Hodder as British editor for bestselling author Stephen King.
To book
Testimonials from Philippa's previous pupils
I have worked with Phil Pride for upwards of twenty years and I know of no-one in the writing and publishing business who is better equipped to talk about and teach the art and craft of writing. Stephen King, Bestselling Writer
Philippa has a true talent for unlocking the hidden writer within you. Her unique approach means that you are sure to leave feeling truly inspired. Sabiha
The course and experience as a whole was wonderful. Philippa was superb and the best I have come across. She has a warmth which spread to all of us and we feel very encouraged. The course was a great boost. Martin
Details
Dates: Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October 2013
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 9GU
Price:£399 (includes VAT, booking fees, lunch and refreshments)
Maximum class size: 15
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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 28 days before the course start date. After this time, up to 7 days before the course start date we may accept tickets and attempt to resell them on your behalf if the event is sold out. If the ticket is resold you will receive a refund of the ticket price, minus an administration fee equal to 10% of the ticket price. We cannot offer any refunds or attempt to resell your ticket less than 7 days before the course start date. Tickets may be transferred to another name, however they are not transferable to other courses or dates. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.