Learn the technical skills on which every great writer depends
A powerful story is just the beginning of your work of fiction. Making the words on a page live up to the story in your head requires a specific set of skills. In this course, Booker-nominated author Adam Foulds provides a solid grounding in the foundations of quality writing. Over a weekend of readings, discussions and practical exercises, Foulds will teach you how to use narrative points of view to shape a story, how to create believable and relatable characters, how to compose action scenes with emotional resonance and how to use detail to build a world for your reader.
Throughout the course, Foulds provides live feedback to enable you to discover your strengths and weaknesses, and develop your personal style.
Course description
This is a highly practical course which mixes readings, discussion and practical exercises to teach attendees essential theoretical skills for creative writing. The course is focused on providing feedback and the group is encouraged to ask questions in order to give each attendee a tailored personal experience. The course covers topics including:
- Writing action scenes
- Crafting sentences
- Creating characters
- Points of view
- Narrative modes
This course is for you if….
This course is suitable for all levels off experience, but will be of particular benefit to those with little experience of writing fiction or more experienced authors who wish to improve their command of structure, content and style.
Tutor profile
Adam Foulds's first novel, The Truth About These Strange Times, was published in 2007 and his book-length narrative poem, The Broken Word, the following year. He was named the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year in 2008. His most recent novel, The Quickening Maze, was shortlisted for the prestigious 2009 Man Booker Prize.
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Details
Dates: Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 January 2014
Times: 10am-5pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Prices:
☻Early bird special (a limited number of places at a reduced price for people who book in advance)£349
☻Regular price£399
(all prices include VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Maximum course size: 16
Dress code: There is no dress code for Masterclasses. Please dress however you feel comfortable.
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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 7 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.