Apr 29-May 4
Totleigh Barton
Residential Writing Week: Starting to Write
Begin the journey
In crafting and editing a novel, there are often two different drives at play: our conception of what the text is ‘about’ vs. the story that wants to be told. How, as writers, do we dismantle our egos, transcend the clutter of the conscious mind, and surrender control – even in a rigorous editing process – to tap into the fundamental heart of a story (and craft the plot points that will transmit deeper meaning)?
In this masterclass with prize-winning American author Melissa Broder, you will be given a toolkit for doing just that. Through discussion and writing exercises, you will explore meditation, archetype, myth, ekphrasis, writing in motion, somatic exercises, stichomancy, and alchemy. We will also discuss the outlining process from a perspective of fluidity, and how, like the ship of Theseus, your outline can evolve as you write and edit.
The Masterclass will be delivered via Zoom webinar, so you can take the session at your own pace, without the pressure of having your video or camera on. Sessions are also recorded so if you are unable to attend live, you will have access to the recording for a month afterwards.
Online: £40
Concessions: £20
As part of our effort to increase participation in the arts, half-price concessions are available for this course at checkout. There are a limited number of free subsidised places for those who cannot afford the concession price.
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
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