Back to school for grown ups
Back to School for Grown-Ups with Writers & Artists We’ve joined forces with the Children’s Writers’ & Artists Yearbook to offer three practical workshops on writing children’s fiction. If you’re a new or aspiring author working on a picture book, middle grade title, or a novel for young adults, come and learn the techniques you need to take your writing to the next level.
SPECIAL OFFER: BUY ALL THREE MASTERCLASSES FOR £100 (RRP £120) USE CODE: BACKTOSCHOOL
The adult writing events are in association with
Writing Picture Books with Tessa Strickland
TUES 3 OCT
9.30am-12.00pm / BRLSI / Tickets £40 /E4 Join best-selling picture book author and founder of Barefoot Books, Tessa Strickland for a workshop on writing picture books. Bring your picture book ideas and get advice on developing key themes, creating strong characters and structure. Tessa will help you sharpen your technique and develop your own unique style, giving you the confidence to let your imagination fly.
Writing Middle Grade with Joanna Nadin
WED 4 OCT
9.30am-12.00pm / BRLSI / Tickets £40 / F4 If you’re writing fiction for children aged 8-12, join Joanna Nadine author of the Penny Dreadful series, Rachel Riley series and Spies, Dad, Big Lauren and Me, as she guides you through essential elements of the writing process. From crafting characters to creating a brilliant plot that’s guaranteed to have kids reading until the very last page, you’ll go away with the techniques you need to make your story sing.
THURS 5 OCT
Writing YA with Clare Furniss 9.30am-12.00pm / BRLSI / Tickets £40 / G4 Bestselling YA author Clare Furniss will help you to tackle head on some of the main issues YA writers face. Through writing exercises and engaging discussion, Clare will offer guidance on how to tap into your teenage years, how to write with an authentic voice and believable dialogue alongside the other essential ingredients of a successful YA novel that will resonate with teen readers. Book online at bathfestivals.org.uk or call 01225 463362 55