Winter School – The Narrative in Non-Fiction
Date:
With:
Damon Young
Rating:
EARLY, EMERGING
Summary:
What do Virginia Woolf, Christopher Hitchens and Ernest Hemingway have in common? Their non-fiction writings use stories: to intrigue, shock or seduce. This workshop will reveal the nature and virtues of narrative, savour some fine examples, and offer exercises for writing striking, moving or witty non-fiction tales.
Details
You will learn
- About the nature and role of narratives in non-fiction
- How to recognise common forms of narrative
- How to recognise common structures in non-fiction
- How to identify these stories and structures in classic or popular works
- How to craft your own non-fiction narratives, with feedback
About Damon Young
Dr Damon Young is a prize-winning philosopher and writer. He is the author of ‘The Art of Reading’ (2016), ‘How to Think About Exercise’ (2014), ‘Philosophy in the Garden’ (2012), and ‘Distraction’ (2008). His books have been published internationally, and translated into various languages, including Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Turkish and Korean. Young is also the editor of two collections, and author of three popular children’s books.
Check out all our Winter School writing workshops
- Getting Your Manuscript Ready for Submission with Shivaun Plozza on 5 July 2016
- The Narrative in Non-Fiction with Damon Young on 7 July 2016
- How to Run a Writing Event with Sam Twyford-Moore on 9 July 2016
- YA with Fiona Wood on 10 July 2016
Watch this space for more Winter School courses (to be announced soon).
Read a Q&A with Damon Young on the art of non-fiction.
Venue:
Registration for this event ended on 07 July 2016 - 9:30