If you have a personal story you want to share with the world, this inspirational masterclass with Paul Sochaczewski will help you to get it out of your head and onto the page. Suitable for writers of all levels, this highly interactive class offers practical tips on how to stimulate creativity and craft a compelling story for readers. By the end of the day, you’ll have started to write a personal essay, and have the skills and confidence to turn your own life experiences into thought-provoking articles, travelogues or essays.
Content
- Getting started by writing just one scene from your story
- How to avoid the dreaded ‘info dump’
- Recognising the dynamics of your own ‘hero’s journey’
- How to keep your readers hanging on – and turning the pages
- Advice and techniques for structuring your story
- Film and music clips to trigger inspiration
- Methods from neuro-linguistic programming (NLP)
- Different formats for your story – from online essays to travelogues and published articles
- Practical writing exercises with opportunity for feedback on work carried out during the class
Please note this is a total immersion course – attendees will be asked to switch off their mobile phones for the duration of the class
Tutor profile
Paul Sochaczewski is a journalist, author and writing coach. He has written for the The New York Times, International Herald Tribune, Wall Street Journal among others, and has published eight books including An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles.
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Details
Date: Saturday 6 February 2016
Times: 10am-4pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £249 (includes VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Event capacity: 16
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Returns policy
Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 14 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.
