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Terms and conditions can be found here.Īll Guardian Masterclasses are fully accessible - but please contact us if you have any queries or concerns. If you are joining us from outside the United Kingdom, please use this time zone converter to check your local live streaming time.ġ0am BST | 11am CEST | 2am PDT | 5am EDT Information on Guardian Masterclasses You will be sent a link to the webinar 1hr before the start time of 10am (BST). His work has appeared in three editions of the Best British Short Stories, as well as Granta, The White Review, Prospect, and on Radio 4.
His novel, The Blind Light, was published to much acclaim in the UK and US in 2020. Stuart Evers’ first book, Ten Stories About Smoking, won the London Book Award in 2011, and his collection Your Father Sends His Love was shortlisted for the 2016 Edge Hill Short Story Prize. Writers who want to learn the fundamentals of the short story form and develop their skills through practical writing exercisesĪnyone looking to build their confidence in their voice as a writer Practical writing session - write your own 500+ word story during the class Writing techniques that can be put into practice instantlyĬhoosing the right point of view for your storyīuilding narrative tension, mood and paceĮxamples of great short stories - and what makes them work
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Under Stuart’s expert guidance, you will be privy to some essential writing techniques that can be put into practice instantly, how to use prompts to develop your skills, and how to begin crafting your short story from scratch.Īs well as building on tech, you will also unlock a vault of confidence that will culminate in you writing your very own short story during the class, and will ultimately see you continue developing your newfound skills long after the workshop has ended. Over two days, put your creativity into action and learn about the key elements of an impactful story, from point of view and narrative tension, to building conflict and then resolving it. It is a common misconception that writing a short story is easier than crafting a longer form piece of fiction: though they have fewer words, as a writer you have less time and space to capture the imagination of your readers with memorable characters, a gripping plot, and dialogue that sings.īut that doesn’t mean it’s impossible in fact, as this practical two-day workshop with award-winning author Stuart Evers will demonstrate, you may already have the necessary tools to begin your own stories: if you have the curiosity, the drive, and the application, you’ll be able to spot the genesis of a great story. This course has sold out, but you can be the first to know about the next one - and other workshops like this - by signing up to our newsletter here.