A workshop for those of you who want to deepen your writing craft by learning how to read differently. As writers, we should read differently - not just for entertainment, but also to see how others close their seams and how they bring the reader into the prose. Over two and a half hours, and with exercises included, we'll look at how we can all learn from others every single time we read fiction or creative non-fiction. Zoom link will be sent on the day.
Want to turn your lived experience into compelling, memorable nonfiction? Crafting the Personal Essay is a three-hour online workshop exploring voice, structure, honesty, and storytelling. We’ll help you shape personal material into work that resonates with others, and tell you how to get it published.
We’ll cover:
Finding powerful stories in everyday experiences
How to create a distinctive narrative voice
How to balance honesty with craft and structure
How to write emotionally engaging openings and clean and tidy endings
The difference between confession and compelling storytelling
Practical editing tips to sharpen and strengthen your work
Whether you’re new to essay writing or even just fancy testing yourself, this is a great beginner’s opportunity to explore the craft of essay writing.
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