Ever wondered how your idea would transform if you told it through an audio play, stage play, or novel? In this workshop, you’ll dive into the art of generating fresh, exciting ideas that can live across different storytelling mediums.
Led by novelist and award-winning Playwright, Mel Pennant, you’ll explore the unique quirks of writing for each form, from the immersive soundscapes of an audio play to the visual drama of a stage production, all the way to the depth and detail of a novel. Plus, you'll learn how to craft and adapt your ideas, so they can take on new life in any medium you choose.
Who is it for?
- Anyone curious about exploring the versatility of their ideas
- Writers looking to break out of their usual medium and try something new
- Anyone eager to expand their creative toolkit and experiment across different forms
What will you take away?
- The ability to generate and develop fresh, versatile ideas
- Clarity on how to expand and refine ideas across different mediums
- Practical tools to help bring ideas to life in new formats
- A clear direction on how to take your idea to the next stage
- Practical tips and strategies for cross-medium storytelling
We positively encourage applications from ethnically diverse backgrounds/those who identify as being part of the Global Majority due to the nature of this work.
About the Facilitator
Mel Pennant is a novelist and an award-winning playwright whose work has appeared in the National Archives, as well as on stage. Mel’s first novel, A Murder for Miss Hortense was published in June, the Washington Post described it as a “splendid debut mystery novel,” the New York Times described it as “top-notch”. Mel is drawn to stories that explore what’s hidden below the surface and celebrate the richness and strength of tight-knit communities. She lives in London with her family and their dog, Bleu. Mel’s is currently writing another mystery novel starring Miss Hortense and developing a further stage play.
