Sarah Dobbs's Blog - Posts Tagged "manchester"
Killing Daniel giveaway
Launched on World Book Day, there is currently a giveaway to win copies of Killing Daniel. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning a signed copy is to request it from the link below.
Good luck!
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Good luck!
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Face to Face course, Manchester
I'm running a face-to-face course in Manchester at the Friend's Meeting House. You can see the Facebook link for more details or email me.
https://www.facebook.com/events/60970...
About:
What will we study: How to take your writing further. You've probably done a beginners course or have been writing here and there for some time. But how do you really start getting on the path to publication? We will look at other writers' techniques, the structure and tone of stories, images in fiction, beginnings and endings, as well as doing lots of new writing and critiquing each others' work. All working towards fiction that is of publishable standard.
You will be taught by Dr Sarah Dobbs, author of Killing Daniel, which was recently long-listed for the Guardian's Not the Booker.
Coming?
https://www.facebook.com/events/60970...
About:
What will we study: How to take your writing further. You've probably done a beginners course or have been writing here and there for some time. But how do you really start getting on the path to publication? We will look at other writers' techniques, the structure and tone of stories, images in fiction, beginnings and endings, as well as doing lots of new writing and critiquing each others' work. All working towards fiction that is of publishable standard.
You will be taught by Dr Sarah Dobbs, author of Killing Daniel, which was recently long-listed for the Guardian's Not the Booker.
Coming?
Creative Writing Meetup, Manchester
Hello everyone. We've just set up a new writer's group in Manchester. We're going to be running some courses, open mic nights, going to readings and having some lovely socials.
But we need members - join us!
Have a look if you're in the area, or nearby.
http://meetup.com/WritingManchester
Sarah
But we need members - join us!
Have a look if you're in the area, or nearby.
http://meetup.com/WritingManchester
Sarah
Creative Writing workshops for the terrified...or rusty, Manchester
Fortnighty workshops starting October 15th.
A friendly space to practice your writing and gain valuable feedback. All levels welcome!
http://www.meetup.com/WritingManchest...
A friendly space to practice your writing and gain valuable feedback. All levels welcome!
http://www.meetup.com/WritingManchest...
Novel Masterclass Series, Manchester city centre
**Early bird offer - £99 (instead of £120) for the entire course**
Dates - 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th August (price covers all sessions)
This 4 week face to face course takes place in Manchester city centre, tutored by Dr Sarah Dobbs, author of Killing Daniel (Unthank, 2012). Sarah tutors at Edge Hill and has previously lectured at Blackburn, Lancaster, Manchester and The Open University, as well as on The Guardian's Masterclass series. Other work has been broadcast by the BBC, published in international journals and nominated for a Pushcart Prize.
Who is the course for?
Anyone who is writing or has ever wanted to write a novel. What will I study? You will undertake a series of intensive exercises each week which will help you focus and hone the work you are currently writing or have written. The weeks are broken down into: the idea, the plot, genre and markets. The first hour will be dedicated to exercises and models that can be adapted to improve your own ideas or novels. Work will be underpinned with critical analysis of published work.
Book here: http://www.meetup.com/WritingManchest...
Week 1 -
The idea (fine-tuning your premise, ensuring conflict and character)
Surgeries: intensive peer and tutor feedback on work in progress/drafts
Week 2 -
The plot (Freytag's Pyramid, building your architecture, suspense, plot pictures)
Surgeries: Work in progress/drafts
Week 3 -
Genre (some weeks will interconnect, but knowing your genre, writing within it and also how to write outside and subvert it will hone your writing and give it identity and marketability)
Surgeries: One to one tutorials / group feedback, as group prefers
Week 4 -
Markets (the importance of agents, editors, copy-editors, how to self-edit with lenses. The covering letter and synopsis. Where to go from here.
Surgeries: final WIP and reading of polished work
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: all course participants receive a free 1 hour follow-up critique of work in progress worth £40 (e.g. 3 chapters / synopsis analysis etc.) These can be taken at any time within 3 months of completing the course.
How will I study? With a small group (max 12) of like-minded writers in a friendly, informal setting. 4 x 2 hour sessions. This is intensive but isn't school! You'll be asked to bring in writing each week in order to fully benefit from the surgeries.
All other materials and refreshments will be provided.
You can email Sarah to ask any questions on sarahjanedobbs@gmail.com
Book here:
http://www.meetup.com/WritingManchest...
Dates - 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th August (price covers all sessions)
This 4 week face to face course takes place in Manchester city centre, tutored by Dr Sarah Dobbs, author of Killing Daniel (Unthank, 2012). Sarah tutors at Edge Hill and has previously lectured at Blackburn, Lancaster, Manchester and The Open University, as well as on The Guardian's Masterclass series. Other work has been broadcast by the BBC, published in international journals and nominated for a Pushcart Prize.
Who is the course for?
Anyone who is writing or has ever wanted to write a novel. What will I study? You will undertake a series of intensive exercises each week which will help you focus and hone the work you are currently writing or have written. The weeks are broken down into: the idea, the plot, genre and markets. The first hour will be dedicated to exercises and models that can be adapted to improve your own ideas or novels. Work will be underpinned with critical analysis of published work.
Book here: http://www.meetup.com/WritingManchest...
Week 1 -
The idea (fine-tuning your premise, ensuring conflict and character)
Surgeries: intensive peer and tutor feedback on work in progress/drafts
Week 2 -
The plot (Freytag's Pyramid, building your architecture, suspense, plot pictures)
Surgeries: Work in progress/drafts
Week 3 -
Genre (some weeks will interconnect, but knowing your genre, writing within it and also how to write outside and subvert it will hone your writing and give it identity and marketability)
Surgeries: One to one tutorials / group feedback, as group prefers
Week 4 -
Markets (the importance of agents, editors, copy-editors, how to self-edit with lenses. The covering letter and synopsis. Where to go from here.
Surgeries: final WIP and reading of polished work
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: all course participants receive a free 1 hour follow-up critique of work in progress worth £40 (e.g. 3 chapters / synopsis analysis etc.) These can be taken at any time within 3 months of completing the course.
How will I study? With a small group (max 12) of like-minded writers in a friendly, informal setting. 4 x 2 hour sessions. This is intensive but isn't school! You'll be asked to bring in writing each week in order to fully benefit from the surgeries.
All other materials and refreshments will be provided.
You can email Sarah to ask any questions on sarahjanedobbs@gmail.com
Book here:
http://www.meetup.com/WritingManchest...
Free event - readings & q&a from 3 women writers
On Thursday April 17th I'll be reading and chatting with Dr Gill James and award winning author Debz Hobbs-Wyatt.
We'll be discussing women's writing, writing in education and whether you can teach Creative Writing.
The event is completely free and starts at 5.30, April 17th at the Anthony Burgess Centre, Manchester. Come along, ask questions. We'll also have books for sale (cash only)
Hope to see you there!
Sarah
http://meetup.com/WritingManchester
We'll be discussing women's writing, writing in education and whether you can teach Creative Writing.
The event is completely free and starts at 5.30, April 17th at the Anthony Burgess Centre, Manchester. Come along, ask questions. We'll also have books for sale (cash only)
Hope to see you there!
Sarah
http://meetup.com/WritingManchester
