Derbyshire writers encouraged to sign up for online workshops
Writers in Derbyshire are being offered the opportunity to sign up for online workshops that we are supporting this autumn.
The workshops have been organised by LoveLit, an Arts Derbyshire project that Derbyshire County Council fund and support.
LoveLit brings opportunities for writers to access high quality workshops aimed at expanding their writing skills and helping their professional development.
The autumn programme aims to support writers writing for fun or profit and offers a range of subjects ranging from writing a ghost story to plotting a novel or how to gain an agent to represent you.
Councillor Barry Lewis, Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Strategic Leadership, Culture and Tourism, said: “This is a wonderful opportunity for experienced or aspiring writers to take their writing further with expert help. We are delighted that we can foster local talent in this way, even during a time of pandemic and social distancing.”
Tutors include talented local writers Sophie Draper, Alex Davis and Joanna Courtney. Workshops are priced at £12 to £14 and last between 90 minutes and 2 hours. Early booking is advised as workshops get booked up quickly.
Workshops on offer include:
- ‘Writing Psychological Thrillers’ with Sophie Draper
- ‘Structuring your Novel’ with Joanna Courtney
- ‘Editing’ with Sophie Draper
- ‘Putting the Story into History – Writing Historical Fiction’ with Joanna Courtney
- ‘Writing Ghost Stories’ with Alex Davis
- ‘Submitting to Agents’ with Sophie Draper
- ‘The Art of a Good Plot’ with Joanna Courtney
Alex Davis said: “October is the perfect time for ghost stories, and I’m really excited to be running this online session for Derbyshire Arts Services and LoveLit. I’m a lifelong fan of the form, so can’t wait to share a range of examples, tips and exercises to get participants writing their own terrifying tales!”
Sophie Draper said: “I’m delighted to be working with LoveLit to offer workshops this autumn. Writing a novel is such a lonely process, and workshops are a great way to connect, to meet other writers and learn about publishing.”
To find out more or to book, click here.
