Masterclass: Lessons from Speculative Fiction | Harnessing the power of 'what if?'

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Sophie Mackintosh

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Beginner

Date Recorded Tuesday April 11th 2023, 19:00 - 21:00 BST

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Speculative fiction isn’t just for sci-fi writers: in fact, whatever genre of fiction you’re writing, from literary to historical, thinking speculatively can prove fruitful. Giving yourself permission to imagine freely, to think outside the constraints of realism, and to conjure worlds and scenarios where things are different can give your work a freshness and a new perspective. This masterclass with Sophie Mackintosh, Man Booker-nominated author of The Water Cure, will prompt you to see the everyday world in a more uncanny way, full of possibility, encouraging you to approach image, character, and setting from engaging new angles. You’ll be given the means to create original and vivid settings, move past creative blocks, and reconnect with the pure delight of writing without restraint. This masterclass is packed with writing exercises and has been designed to help you generate new work.

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Sophie Mackintosh

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Sophie Mackintosh is an award-winning short story writer and the author of three novels: The Water Cure, longlisted…

Online: £25.00

Concessions: £12.50

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