Have you ever found yourself staring out of the window, scrolling through social media or cleaning your already-clean house when you had planned to be writing? Every writer has been there. Whether you’re new to writing or have lost your way through the first draft of a novel, this confidence-boosting course offers practical guidance on how to stop procrastinating, start writing and keep the momentum going.
This interactive course comprises talks, discussions and hands-on exercises that will help you kickstart the writing process or recharge your creative batteries. You’ll learn how to stop hesitating and get to work on the key components of the author’s toolbox – character, setting and dialogue. You’ll also receive valuable pointers on research, and learn how to structure your story to make it enjoyable and memorable for readers.
We’ll ensure that you leave the course with a renewed determination and sense of direction about how to progress your own work – allowing you to write the book you’ve always had in you.
This course is for you if…
- You’re new to writing and want guidance on how to get started on a work of fiction
- You have already started writing the first draft of your novel but have stalled and need guidance on how to resume the writing process
- You have a basic plot for your novel but want help with developing character, dialogue and setting
Course content
- How to get your ideas out of your head and onto the page
- The author’s basic toolbox: character, setting, dialogue
- Form and structure
- Essential research tips for writers
- ‘Show don’t tell’ – how to tell a story that readers will enjoy
- How to keep momentum and enjoy the writing process
- Practical exercises and workshops, including feedback
- Q&A and group discussion
This comprehensive course can be tailored to the needs of your team. Please contact laura.roberts@theguardian.com with the title of this course in the subject line for more details.
