Arvon at Home Masterclass: How to Write a Short Story

Graham Mort presents a masterclass on writing short fiction. What is fiction in relation to actual experience? How does the writer engage the reader and how does that reader contribute to the story? We’ll look at some of the key choices that a writer has to make when approaching short fiction: location, narrative mode, character, voice, imagery, omission and inclusion and the arc of the story itself. We’ll also get you creating some new writing and see where that takes us, including how the editing process can tighten and intensify elements of your work.

The masterclass will be delivered via Zoom and will last two hours (11:00am – 1:00pm) including time for you to write. You will need to have a computer or smart device and a reliable internet connection in order to participate. This is a live event only and it will not be recorded.

There are limited number of grants available for people on low-income. These are allocated on a first come first served basis. Please contact communications@arvon.org to apply.

Cost: £35