How do you write a story that will hook the reader from the first line?

In this workshop, we’ll look at some famous openings and think about why they might appeal to a reader, before working on the beginning of our own stories.

We’ll also consider some of the common mistakes writers make when writing beginnings and explore techniques to strengthen our storytelling.

This workshop is designed to help you edit a story you already have in draft, so please bring something along. It will take place on Zoom. There are a limited number of places available for those on a low income.

Have you ever struggled to describe what your story’s actually about?

In this sessions, we’ll use a range of editing exercises to uncover the deeper themes in your story, explore character arcs, and think about how you pitch it to readers. Ideal for writers with a draft in progress.

This workshop will take place on Zoom. There are a limited number of places available for those on a low income.