If you’re just starting out or you’re already working on a novel and need guidance and techniques to help you navigate the challenges you are facing, this weekend bootcamp with award-winning novelist Ed Docx is your tonic.
Ahead of the workshop, you will be asked to answer a short question, outlining the single biggest problem you are facing. Ed will respond to each question, and over the duration of the two days, will provide the class with tips tackling those challenges - whether they involve plot, character, dialogue, point of view, or a unique combination of them all. He will also deliver essential insight into the novel-writing and -drafting process, the ins and outs of story design, and how to use your time efficiently.
This weekend workshop will be informed by you and your writing hurdles, and is like no other. Ed’s approach is practical, detailed and purposeful, providing tools and tips that you can take away. Here is just some of the feedback that he’s received in the past:
"I hadn’t expected to learn so much. By the end of the first morning, I was excited to put all I had learned into practice and by the end of the second I knew I could finally finish my novel.”
"Really opened my eyes to so many things in creative writing I’d never even thought of.”
Rather than sitting with a piece of work that’s not quite living up to its potential, you owe it to yourself - and to your writing - to face those difficulties head-on, and have an expert guide you through to the end.
Course content
- Novel and story design
- Plot and character
- Structure and scene
- Common problems
- Q&A
This course is for…
- Beginners who are looking for a toolkit to enable them to get started
- More experienced writers who may be struggling with their drafts and are looking for a framework to help resolve their writing issues
- Writers of all experience levels who are interested in refreshing their psychological, structural and technical approach to story and drama
Tutor profile
Ed Docx is an author, journalist and experienced creative writing tutor. His first novel The Calligrapher was published in 2003. It was selected by the San Francisco Chronicle as a best book of the year and has now been translated into eight languages. His novel Self Help was longlisted for the Man Booker prize and went on to win the Geoffrey Faber prize. His fourth novel Let Go My Hand was published earlier this year. Find out more about Ed on his website.
Course Details:
- Dates: Saturday 17 April - Sunday 18 April 2021
- Times: 2:30PM - 5PM (BST) each day
This masterclass is available globally. If you are joining us from outside the United Kingdom, please use this time zone converter to check your local live streaming time.
2:30pm BST | 3:30pm CEST | 6:30am PDT | 9:30am EDT
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