Short Story with Wendy Erskine

Although the impact of a great story can’t be fully explained by a consideration of its constituent parts, we will nevertheless focus on those aspects of writing which present us with a range of possibilities and opportunities. We’ll explore various narrative points of view and the use that can be made of different temporal structures. We’ll think about characterisation and locale, metaphor, dialogue and the presentation of thought. Rather than considering formulas and theories, we’ll be interested in looking at how stories – our own and those of other writers – might work on their own terms. The sessions will be relaxed but focused, rigorous yet supportive. And good fun!

Participants may be requested to read certain short stories in advance of the workshop and/or to produce short pieces of writing outside of class hours during the week.