This 6 week course is aimed at writers who are interested in writing long form historical fiction and who wish to use primary/secondary research to develop their story.
It is suitable for experienced writers who are working on a first draft or at the planning stage of a project, as well as beginners who hope to turn a promising idea into something more.
This course will use original material from the lives of two real-life brothers who fought (and died) in the first world war. Over six weeks, the course will use the research materials, as well as others gathered by the participants, to develop a plot and fictional characters for a novel. The course will involve writing exercises and feedback, research tasks, as well as plot discussions and character development in online breakout rooms.
William Ryan is the author of six historical novels, including the Moscow Noir series set in 1930s Russia, The Constant Soldier, A House of Ghosts and The Winter Guest.
Dates: 4 November - 9 December 2026, 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm
Location: Online
Cost: €200 (€180 Members)
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