Yahoo News Get inspired: An empowering creative writing masterclass with acclaimed author Laura Dockrill
Where creativity is concerned, the new normal of lockdown may seem to stunt our ability to find inspiration, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Rather than using your freed-up time to scroll endlessly or stare at the TV screen, why not carve out some space to get started on the creative writing you’ve always wanted to do?
Whether you are a parent wanting to entertain children with inventive stories, a sixth form student with a desire to reconnect with your imagination, a writer looking to refresh your practice or an employee in need of some headspace away from a stressful job, this afternoon class with award-winning author Laura Dockrill will give you the tools for inventing compelling characters, fully-realised scenes and enticing plotlines.
This is an opportunity to dust off that first draft you’ve shelved, or return to that plotline you jotted down months ago. Over two hours, and in a supportive environment, you will learn how to find the beautiful in the mundane and turn it into a story, as well as how to rediscover your motivation when you feel anything but.
All experiences welcome.
Please note that this course will be hosted online. Places are extremely limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Course content
Getting back into the creative groove
Free writing
Practical exercises for finding your voice
How to start turning your ideas into fleshed-out writing projects
Where to go next with your piece
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Tutor profile
Laura Dockrill is a writer, illustrator and performance poet whose work includes young adult novels Lorali and Aurabel, and the acclaimed Darcy Burdock books for children. In addition to her work as a writer and creative writing tutor, she’s been a roaming reporter for the Roald Dahl funny prize and performed her work on Newsnight, BBC Breakfast and BBC Woman’s Hour. She tweets @LauraDockrill.
Supportive. Kind. Encouraging. Funny. Great to listen to, nice to talk to. Skilled and has humility and humour.”
Details
Date: Sunday 19 April 2020
Times: Afternoon course, 2pm-4pm
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