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How to Write Non Fiction
Thu 30 Oct 2014 to Thu 27 Nov 2014
Over four weeks you will be given the opportunity to meet like-minded authors, discuss your ideas and written work and the market for non-fiction writing

Guidance will be given on how to research across a wide range of subject matter, with a view to constructing a long piece of work. By the end of the course you have the skills to write a synopsis and prepare a book proposal to agents and publishers.

Week 1: Opportunity to discuss ideas

This first session discusses the range of non-fiction works and the wide choice of areas open to writers as well as the importance of structure, narrative, character, and the flow of words on the page. 

Week 2: The construction of a long piece of work

The construction of a long piece of work: title, sub-title, relevant (competing) publications in the field, establishing the range of content, chapter by chapter progression.

Week 3: Research techniques and resources

Interviews, questionnaires, use of libraries and their availability, use of the internet. What is a fact? What is libel? 

Week 4: One-to-ones and feedback 

One to one with Simon: up to twenty minutes depending on the number in the group.

For more information and to book your place

 

Additional Information:
Location:
Brighton
Region(s):
South East England
Price:
£50

Contact Information:
Organisation:
New Writing South
Contact Name:
Info
Contact Email:
admin@newwritingsouth.com
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