Write what you know
by Sarah Ayoub
Description
A quick, sure-fire way to improve students’ short-story writing skills. This session will take them through the basics of creative writing – from coming up with ideas to my proven-tips for writing by showing, not telling.
Topics Covered
- Being the primary source of your story
- Finding ideas in your everyday
- Creating relatable characters
- Ping-pong dialogue v descriptive dialogue
- Why setting matters
- Showing not telling
Details
Audience
Secondary Students
Duration
50-60 minutes of me speaking, at least 90 minutes if you want them to do some writing for me to workshop
Requirements
A USB port