Facts Inspire Fiction with Amelia Mellor
by Amelia Mellor
Description
Where do writers find their ideas? Everywhere they look!
In this workshop, Amelia Mellor teaches students how to look for characters in everyday life, and how to ask interesting questions to flesh them out.
Topics covered:
In this workshop, Amelia Mellor teaches students how to look for characters in everyday life, and how to ask interesting questions to flesh them out.
Topics covered:
- Everything is material – how living your life will feed your writing
- What is interpreting? What is extrapolating?
- Asking interesting questions
- Why is a character like a pizza?
- Example: Billy Pyke
- Writing exercise: The Mythological Punk and The Posh Carrot-Cake Baker
Details
Audience
Years 4-8
Duration
40-60 minutes
Requirements
Flexible session – can be run with or without a projector. Students will need stationery and one of my worksheets.