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What every writer needs to know with Tim Lott Everything you need to know to write a novel or short story
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He was great: humour, serious, steering away when necessary, zooming in on interesting stuff. He pitched it perfectly This course will help you to elevate your idea for a novel or short story from ‘pipe dream’ to work-in-progress. Led by Whitbread Prize-winning novelist Tim Lott, the day includes an introduction to the basics tools every writer needs, and confidence-boosting advice on how to enjoy the writing process.
The difference between an aspiring author and a published novelist is a few simple writing tools and a lot of conviction. This course will elevate your novel from ‘pipe dream’ to ‘work-in-progress’ in less time than it takes to get a jacket dry-cleaned. During the course, you’ll learn the basics of plotting and storytelling, as well as how to create believable characters and dialogue. Crucially, you’ll also learn how to deal with the emotional and psychological struggles of writing, including how to banish doubts and nerves so you can express yourself with confidence.
Whitbread Prize-winning novelist Tim Lott isn’t just a great author, he’s also an intuitive and inspiring educator. Tim’s entertaining, practical approach to teaching the basics of creative writing have justly earned him a formidable reputation. Over just one day, Tim will introduce you to everything a committed writer needs to know before even putting finger to keyboard. Course content
VERY generous with sharing his own experience and knowledge, honest, open
This no-nonsense overview of the craft of writing a novel or short story condenses the essentials of what makes a plot work, and how to create believable characters who talk like real human beings (but better). Perhaps more importantly, you’ll also learn about one of the harder aspects of being a writer – surviving the psychological and emotional struggles of writing, and how to banish doubts, nerves and hesitation, so can simply enjoy the writing process and express yourself with confidence.
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I learned a huge amount on the course which has motivated me to improve my style of writing. Thank you
Course description
This vibrant one-day masterclass provides a no-nonsense introduction to the basic tools and techniques every writer needs, from technical pointers on creating characters with real depth, to confidence-building tips to help writers maintain creative focus even when the going gets tough. Topics covered on the day include:
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Tim Lott is an award-winning novelist, journalist, critic and creative writing tutor. His first book, the memoir The Scent of Dried Roses, was published in 1996. His first novel White City Blue, published in 1999, won the Whitbread First Novel Award, and other works include Rumours of a Hurricane (2002), The Love Secrets of Don Juan (2003), the Seymour Tapes (2005) and young adult novel Fearless (2007). His latest novel is Under the Same Stars. His column on family matters appears weekly in the Guardian Family section.Tim Lott is an award-winning novelist, journalist, critic and creative writing tutor. His first book, the memoir The Scent of Dried Roses, was published in 1996. His first novel White City Blue, published in 1999, won the Whitbread First Novel Award, and other works include Rumours of a Hurricane (2002), The Love Secrets of Don Juan (2003), the Seymour Tapes (2005) and young adult novel Fearless (2007). His latest novel is Under the Same Stars. His column on family matters appears weekly in the Guardian Family section.
Testimonials
He was great: humour, serious, steering away when necessary, zooming in on interesting stuff. He pitched it perfectly.
VERY generous with sharing his own experience and knowledge, honest, open
I learned a huge amount on the course which has motivated me to improve my style of writing. Thank you
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Date: Wednesday 10 June 2015Times: 10am-4pmLocation: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GUPrice: £249 (includes VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)Event capacity: 18Date: Wednesday 10 June 2015Times: 10am-4pmLocation: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GUPrice: £249 (includes VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)Event capacity: 18
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