Writing A Book

Writing A Book

An eight-module creative writing course, thoughtfully crafted and structured to entice the words within to get up and dance across the page!

In each of the eight two-hour online or face-to face (socially distanced) sessions I will be serving up inspiration, structure, constructive exercises, support and a safe space to spread your creative wings.

Please contact me to arrange convenient dates and times for your sessions.

Cost of eight-week course: R6400.

Early bird discount: Get R200 off by paying upfront within 24 hours of booking.

GIFT VOUCHERS ARE AVAILABLE.

CONTACT ME TO ARRANGE  PRIVATE OR GROUP COACHING ON DATES WHICH SUIT YOU.

SPACES ARE LIMITED, SO BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT

Course outline

Session 1

Why aren’t you writing?

This session is going to get you out of the starting blocks by uncovering all the reasons you don’t write. Goal setting. Finding time, creating space for your writing.

Session 2

Mining the gold within.

In this workshop, you’ll be led through a series of fun and simple, yet highly effective exercises designed to spark memories and create all-important content.

Session 3

Find your form.

Truth or fiction? You decide, then settle on genre – it’s more important than you think.

Session 4

Storyline and plot

The key to the success of your story is in this foundation phase. Beginnings, middles and endings, and why muddling along just won’t cut it.

Session 5

POV – Look who’s talking and when.

Who will tell your story and why?
What tense will be most effective?

Session 6

Voice it

Listen up! The art of believable dialogue

Session 7

Scenes and drama

Scenes are the fundamental building blocks of your plot. Mastering the art of scene writing is crucial if you want to write a novel.

Session 8

The ultimate plan

Putting it all together and …on your marks, get set, go!

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