Ever thought about putting pen to paper, but didn’t know where to start? Learn to write stories with N Quentin Woolf at The Idler Academy, in the company of other first-time writers.
N Quentin Woolf is the writer and broadcaster behind Writers’ Mutual, The Writers’ Lab and The Next Step, as well as book groups, literary events, and one-off performances. He has helped Tim Key shape first lines for a novel on BBC Radio 4; his short fiction has been published and translated internationally, and performed at Sadler’s Wells; he writes on writing for Sentinel Literary Quarterly.
In this creative writing course, tailor-made for the Idler Academy, NQW brings to bear more than 800 hours’ experience of critiquing stories to deliver an engaging, inspiring, and insightful introduction to the craft of creative writing.
“Let me say how well you run the group. Others think so too. You manage well a disparate collection of strong characters, allowing space for discussion but not for ‘high-horses’ or cliques. Each meeting is subtle, skillful and illuminating – and very enjoyable.” – Leslie
The course covers creative writing fundamentals, including:
• Breaking the golden rule of writing.
• Conflict – what is it good for? Absolutely everything.
• Point of view, eyeline, and the enigma of Sherlock Holmes.
• Characterisation by stealth: a lesson from Raymond Chandler.
• The shape of fiction.
• It was a dark and stormy night.
Alongside the central topics there will be tips on developing the creative habit, how to use films to improve your understanding of structure, etc. There will also be opportunities to discuss areas of creative writing that are of particular interest to you, and receive one-to-one feedback on your writing.
“The course was most valuable. Thanks a lot.” – Roxanthe
Workshops held weekly between 11am and 1pm Tuesdays starting on the 25th of October at The Idler Academy. Pre-booking is essential – places are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. You may purchase/book the course through The Idler Academy.
You may also email workshops@nquentinwoolf.co.uk for more details or visit us at www.nquentinwoolf.com
You can hear N. Quentin Woolf weekly on Londonist Out Loud.
Date: Tuesday 10 January 2012 and every Tuesday for six weeks.
Time: 11am to 1pm.
Place: The Idler Academy, 81 Westbourne Park Road, London W2 5QH. Tel: 0207 221 5908.
Cost: £99. Click here to book your place.
