Feb 14
Online
Masterclass: Pacing Your Fiction
From breathless plotting to breathtaking details

Have you always wanted to write a novel for children but were not sure where to begin? How do you develop a compelling protagonist, how do you weave a plot from start to finish, or go from that first sentence to final page? How do you even start? Working with Carnegie-nominated author Nadine Aisha Jassat, this Masterclass will help you connect to and hone your ideas for younger readers. Nadine’s specialty is heart-stealing middle grade novels, but whether you’re writing middle grade or YA fiction, there will be exercises to help you connect to your inspiration, develop your character and devise your plot, alongside key editing considerations to help your work really shine for young readers. Come ready to explore your ideas and connect to your characters, with an open mind, a ready pen, and that children’s novel inside you that’s eager to be freed.
Is this session for me?
Our masterclasses are regularly attended by writers who:
What will I gain?
How does it work?
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. You can contribute via the chatbox with your tutor and other writers attending the session. Sessions are also recorded so if you are unable to attend live, you will have access to the recording afterwards. Masterclasses can be accessed from anywhere in the world. Just translate the UK time to your local time zone.
Why Arvon?
Arvon is a not-for-profit charity that has been running since 1968.
At Arvon, everyone who crosses the door of one of our writing houses is a writer – no matter what their age or writing experience – and all are welcome.
For more information About Arvon – Home of Creative Writing since 1968 – Arvon
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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"These zoom opportunities are really helping to open my world and keep me inspired to write."— Masterclass participant
"Arvon at Home creates a model to participate in inspirational tutoring for writers, at a distance. The feeling of attending to my writing life in an excellent fashion, and still having a half-day for my work and caring responsibilities at home, felt like a good balance."— Masterclass participant
"It was an absolutely brilliant session and very very useful. And it made me realise how much I’ve missed this kind of workshop because of having children and family that I can’t leave. Now we’re all in the same boat the online stuff is truly transformative."— Masterclass participant