Aug 15-20
The Hurst
Tutored Retreat: Non-Fiction
Crafting your non-fiction story



Creating a compelling narrative from scientific research is a challenging but hugely rewarding creative endeavour. In this practically-focused class, best-selling science author Michael Brooks will share his tips for making science sing.
He’ll discuss the structure of a successful science book, the art of capturing a reader’s attention, and the narrative tricks that keep your readers enthralled from the first page to the last. He’ll share practical insights and give opportunities for writing all the necessary summaries, introductions and take-aways that selling the best science writing requires.
Whether you want to write about your own research, someone else’s, or the output of a whole field of study, this class will provide inspiration, support and practical ideas for turning tales of scientific success (or failure!) into a thrilling and satisfying literary journey.
The Masterclass will be delivered via Zoom webinar (19:00-21:00), 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.
We are committed to making our Arvon at Home programme accessible to as many people as possible.
Across all of Arvon at Home
Masterclasses and Online Writing Day
How I Write
Online Writing Weeks / Weekends
Subject to funding/permissions (please contact us 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