How To Put The 'Story' Into History Literature and Books


A writing workshop, focusing on historical fiction, with acclaimed author Joanna Courtney.

How to put the ‘Story’ into History with Joanna Courtney
Thursday 9th February, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
QUAD, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AS

A lively and informative workshop looking at key elements of historical fiction to help budding writers with the alchemy of turning their hard-researched facts into golden fiction.

Run by local historical novelist Joanna Courtney, this workshop will be packed with tips, information, practical advice and, above all, writing exercises. Covering: Plot: turning timelines into plotlines; Character: creating of-their-time heroes and heroines with believable voices and Setting: establishing a natural, vivid environment. Joanna can’t guarantee you the next historical hit, but she can definitely start you on the right road…

Course fee: £8
To book your place, visit http://www.derbyquad.co.uk/creative-course-(adult)/quad-writing-masterclass.aspx or call QUAD Box Office on 01332 290606

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Date(s)9 Feb 2017
WebsiteVisit website
VenueQUAD
AddressMarket Place, Derby, Derby, Derbyshire,
DE1 3AS

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Event Details

Date9 Feb 2017
Time(s)7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost£8
VenueQUAD
Market Place, Derby
Derby
Derbyshire
DE1 3AS
Phone07538611496
CategoryLiterature and Books


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