The London School of Journalism
This two-day intensive course explores the techniques of writing fiction, using examples, writing exercises and discussion. Students will work towards completing a short story or the first chapter of a novel, to be submitted for tutor review two weeks after the last class.
| Tutor: Ruby Radburn - author. |
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| Day 1: | The Blank Page Getting started: ideas and inspiration Forming good habits Characters Techniques for creating convincing characters Relationships between characters Dialogue The functions of dialogue Questions of realism Voice and Viewpoint Presence on the page Exploring tense and narrative viewpoint |
| Day 2: | Plot and Structure Tension, conflict and suspense Organising events in time The External World Setting and location Placing your characters in physical space Editing and Revising Revision techniques - finding weak points Cutting down vs. building up |
On day 2 of the course, students will also be encouraged to share work-in-progress with others, in small groups or in pairs.
Assignment: To complete a 2,000-word short story or opening chapter of a novel, using the techniques discussed on the course. This piece should be submitted by email two weeks after the end of the course, and will be returned with detailed tutor feedback.
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