About the course
Join author and writing coach Sally Cranswick for this 5-week novel-writing course, where you will take your idea and design a full novel that will sustain a reader’s interest throughout the beginning, middle and end.
During the course, there will be practical application of novel-writing techniques, discussions about novels we love and why they work, and the opportunity to get feedback on your work-in-progress from Sally. In addition, there will be weekly homework assignments plus an engaging WhatsApp writing group.
This course is suitable for anyone who is interested in the art of novel writing and all writers are welcome to join.
- Dates: 25 June, 2 July, 9 July, 16 July, 23 July
- Time: 6pm – 7.30pm on Thursdays
- Platform: Zoom
- 20 participants maximum
Course content
Week 1
Find the ‘vehicle’ that will take you from idea to story.
Week 2
What characters want.
Week 3
How theme will drive your story forwards.
Week 4
Find a winning structure for your book.
Week 5
Make the pages sparkle.
- Week 1: Find the ‘vehicle’ that will take you from idea to story.
- Week 2: What characters want.
- Week 3: How theme will drive your story forwards.
- Week 4: Find a winning structure for your book.
- Week 5: Make the pages sparkle.
Course Cost
- External delegates: R2 200
- Staff and students: R1 100
Registration
Booking is through Webtickets: Write a novel that sparkles!
More Information
Read more: Write a Novel that Sparkles!
Email: ems@uct.ac.za
Phone: +27 (0)21 650 2634
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