If you’re planning to visit Hay Festival this year and have a passion for creative writing, you won’t want to miss this masterclass with bestselling novelist Dorothy Koomson.
Event W19: Workshop with Dorothy Koomson
A creative writing workshop with bestselling novelist Dorothy Koomson and the Women’s Prize Trust. If you continually find yourself wowed by the talent that is nominated for literary prizes, you may have wondered how those writers craft memorable characters that spark readers’ imaginations. In this practical and unique workshop with internationally bestselling author and 2022 Women’s Prize for Fiction Judge Dorothy Koomson, you’ll discover how to use writing techniques to create fully-rounded, believable characters.
This masterclass, run in partnership with the Women’s Prize Trust (the charity behind the Women’s Prize for Fiction which champions women’s voices on a global stage) will feature a blend of discussion, practical exercises and a Q&A. By gaining insights into the creative process of novel-writing, as well as skills that you can embed into your own work, this unique masterclass will give you confidence to write fiction.
Date: Saturday 4 June 2022
Times: 1pm GMT
Festival Location: Summerhouse
Price: £10
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