May 24
Online
Online Writing Day: Write a Short Play in a Day
From idea to script
For Stephen King, a story’s ‘impending shape’ is a fossil awaiting excavation. It exists beneath the sediments of the mind, an imprint of life waiting to be raised to the surface. Writing a novel can feel as if you’re trying to find that fossil. But what if there was a way you could become the excavator of your own ideas, someone able to sieve through the crucial elements and connections from the mounds of drafts, research, back-story and plotting?
Join acclaimed novelist and short story writer Alison MacLeod as she guides you through an exploration of your novel-in-progress. This course proved so popular last year, we decided to bring it back!
Alison will help you to consider your novel afresh, and the promise that waits within it. On this day-long course, Alison will cover:
Writing a novel is an act of faith. It involves self-belief, an openness to the world and resilience. Join us for a little company in the struggle, and a guiding hand to help you lift your finished novel into the light of day.
Is this course for me?
Our one-day courses are aimed at anyone who is currently, or would like to begin, writing. They are often attended by:
All sessions of the day are delivered live via Zoom meetings, with the option of cameras off or on. We strongly encourage you to participate in the live sessions, but if you find yourself unable to attend on the day, it will be possible to watch the recordings of each session at any time over the course of the following month.
We have limited concession places available for this course (which are bookable through the usual booking process), as well as some fully funded places for those who cannot afford the concession rate. For more information please email grants@arvon.org.
Online: £90
Concessions: £63
As part of our effort to increase participation in the arts, a limited number of 30% concessions are available for this course at checkout, as well as two fully funded places for those who cannot afford the concession rate. To request a fully funded place please email grants@arvon.org.
We are committed to making our Arvon at Home programme accessible to as many people as possible.
Across all of Arvon at Home
Masterclasses
Online Writing Day
How I Write
Online Writing Weeks and Evening Courses
Subject to funding/permissions (please contact arvonathome@arvon.org for more details)
If you have any access issues that we have not covered here, please contact us on access@arvon.org
See here for more access information.
On the Day
10-11.30 Morning workshop part one
11.30-11.45 Tea break
11.45-12.45 Morning workshop part two
12.45-13.45 Lunch
13.45-15.15 Afternoon workshop
15.15-15.30 Tea break
15.30-16.00 Final Q&A/next steps