I was given the synopsis to Brave New World as follows:
Set in the 7th century AF (After Ford). Brave New World paints a grim picture of a future world in which human embryos are hatched in incubators and conditioned to collectivism and passivity. Be… more »
Categories: "Creative writing"
The last couple of lessons have centred around dialogue.
We had also been discussing how the descriptive text surrounding the dialogue can change everything. I tried to create the same scenario with the same characters but couldn’t quite manage… more »
Homework: write opening and first scenes, try to introduce aspects of the characters without explicitly referencing them.
Jeff leaned over the guard rails of the bed. His eyes were bloodshot and his cheeks were wet with tears. The little girl looked… more »
Secrets & Lies
My friend Bill has just separated with his girlfriend of 22 years. They have 2 houses and one boy in primary. He never spoke of being unfaithful and wouldn't go… more »
Some while ago I was listening to Radio 4 and there was a woman plugin her new book. She was an experienced writer hadn't always been. She used to have a normal job and she signed up for a Creative Writing course at her local tech and has never looked b… more »