Exploring Fiction | Thu 1 May-10 July | 7-9pm | £195 (10 wks) | Tutor Simon Sylvester | Warehouse
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This course explores fiction writing for short stories, novels and flash fiction. Students will use prompts to write scenes exploring a range of topics, then share in the feedback process to reflect on their own work and develop a voice as a writer.
What will the class cover and how will it be taught?
Across ten weeks this class explores different techniques of storytelling and prose writing suitable for long and short stories. Sessions will typically begin with free-writing and word games before examining core elements such as character, narrative, voice and prose. Week by week students will share their work and engage in peer feedback sessions to reflect on the writing process. Taken together these writing exercises aim to develop a strong voice and foster creative thinking. 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 focused tasks, structure, prompts, free-writing exercises and group reading/feedback.
What age range/level of experience is this for?
This course caters for complete beginners as well as more experienced fiction writers. We aim to build a supportive environment for fiction writers of all sorts.
Important Information
There are no sessions during 26 – 30 May
What do I need to bring?
Notebooks, pencils, pens, open minds and open hearts
Are there any additional costs?
N/A
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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