ADVANCED FICTION: HOW TO WRITE A
NOVEL
The tools and techniques of creative writing explored in this class will help you write your own novel. Learn how to craft fiction that will make your reader turn the page.
With Michelle D’costa
– Writer, Managing Editor At Bound
BOOK YOUR SEAT FOR THE ONLINE CLASS NOW!
Do your stories stay as 'drafts' in your email or in word documents that you haven't opened in a long time? Are you hoping to polish these drafts and send them out to magazines someday? Do you have ideas for stories but you struggle to maintain the flow after a few sentences? Are you looking for constructive feedback on your stories? Want it to be workshopped in groups of talented writers and readers?
Join us for an interactive ‘Advanced Fiction: How To Write A Novel' workshop where writer Michelle D'costa will help you take your fiction to the next level. You will learn the concept of plot, character, dialogue and setting. We will be discussing how to use different narrative styles to tell your story. We will be analyzing different points of view, scenes, character sketches, dialogues, narrative arcs and more in detail. You will learn how to workshop your stories with groups of enthusiastic and passionate writers. We will also be reading and closely analysing classics and contemporary works of fiction like The Days Of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante. The work of Indian writers will be highlighted to help you understand how to find your voice.
DATE:
27th and 28th November
Saturday and Sunday
TIMING:
11:00 AM - 01:00 PM (4 hours total)
AGE LIMIT:
16 & Above
BONUS
1 hour peer review session + 1 hour session on how to get published
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- How do you create a strong character profile that a reader can’t resist?
- How do you make your character grow in your narrative?
- How do you do justice to your secondary characters as well?
- How do you create an engaging plot that will keep the reader hooked to your story?
- How do dialogues add value to your story?
- How to set your story in a ‘place’ that the reader can visit just through your story?
- How do you choose the right words to create a certain mood for your story?
- How do you write dialogues that are authentic?
Meet The Mentor: Michelle D'costa
Michelle is the author of the poetry chapbook Gulf (Yavanika Press, 2021). She manages Bound’s editorial services. She loves mentoring writers. She’s the co-host of the author interview podcast Books and Beyond With Bound. Her fiction and poetry have appeared in over 50 journals like Berfrois, Out Of Print, Eclectica, Litro UK, Queen Mob’s Teahouse, Vayavya, Guftugu and more. Her poetry was longlisted for the TOTO Award For Creative Writing 2021. She enjoys drinking tea, doodling and dancing.
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