Writing for children is like throwing a party – it should be enormous fun for everyone, but it’s easy for the host to forget to have a good time. Whether you’re new to children’s writing, or want to build your confidence, this inspiring class will help you to help you to unlock creativity and find the fun in writing.
During this workshop with Laura Dockrill, author of the much-loved Darcy Burdock books, you’ll learn how to use your own experiences and philosophies to create compelling characters and stories. You’ll leave the class with a newfound confidence in your writing skills, as well as your ability to come up with ideas for wonderful children’s stories.
Content
- How to stop worrying and enjoy the writing process
- Practical advice and techniques to help you get started on your story
- Finding your writing voice
- How to draw up your own life experiences, memories and philosophies in your writing
- Coming up with ideas – or developing your ideas into a story
- Creating characters and transplanting them into incredible adventures
- How to approach tone and style using memories and maps
- Writing exercises with opportunity for feedback on work carried out during the class
- Q&A and discussion
Tutor profile
Laura Dockrill is a writer, illustrator and performance poet whose work includes Lorali and the acclaimed Darcy Burdock books for children. In addition to her work as a writer and creative writing tutor, she’s been a roaming reporter for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize and performed her work on Newsnight, BBC Breakfast and BBC Woman’s Hour. She tweets @LauraDockrill.
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Details
Date: Saturday 5 March
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.
