Tackling the Empty Page
Begin at the beginning, said Lewis Caroll. But where is the beginning? The tutors will help you find a way into your story by focusing on narrative voice and tapping into your imagination. Your characters will not know what hit them.
Start Date:
Monday, 24th March 2008
End Date:
Saturday, 29th March 2008
Monday, 24th March 2008
End Date:
Saturday, 29th March 2008
Des Dillon
Des Dillon is an award-winning poet, short story writer, novelist and dramatist. Me and My Gal (Argyll Publishing) is included in 100 Greatest Ever Scottish Books. His most recent book is They Scream When You Kill Them (Luath).
Des Dillon is an award-winning poet, short story writer, novelist and dramatist. Me and My Gal (Argyll Publishing) is included in 100 Greatest Ever Scottish Books. His most recent book is They Scream When You Kill Them (Luath).
Laura Hird
Laura Hird’s debut novel, Born Free (Rebel Inc), was shortlisted for the Whitbread First Novel award and nominated for the Orange prize. Her most recent books are Hope and Other Urban Tales and Dear Laura (both Canongate). Visit www.laurahird.com.
Laura Hird’s debut novel, Born Free (Rebel Inc), was shortlisted for the Whitbread First Novel award and nominated for the Orange prize. Her most recent books are Hope and Other Urban Tales and Dear Laura (both Canongate). Visit www.laurahird.com.
Laura Marney
Laura Marney has written three novels, including Only Strange People go to Church (Transworld Black Swan).
Laura Marney has written three novels, including Only Strange People go to Church (Transworld Black Swan).
This course is based at:
Moniack Mhor
Teavarran, Kiltarlity, Beauly
Inverness-shire
Tel: 01463 741675
Email: moniackmhor@arvonfoundation.org
Moniack Mhor
Teavarran, Kiltarlity, Beauly
Inverness-shire
Tel: 01463 741675
Email: moniackmhor@arvonfoundation.org
