Inspired by Art

Using examples from my two novels Iris and the Tiger and The Gaps, I’ll explain how visual art inspires my writing.

Students will be led through a series of writing exercises that use my favourite paintings, photographs and sculptures for inspiration. These exercises will dip into world-building, plotting and character development.

Topics Covered:

How art inspires my fiction How to develop an idea for a story Using photographs to make fiction How to develop a character The role of setting and world-building