Creative Writing: Children's Fiction - IBF26

Date: Saturday 3rd October - 14:00 Venue: St Clement's Arts Centre Price: £5 Hosted By: Dr. Lindsey Scott & Dr. Darragh Martin, University of Suffolk How do we begin a children's novel? What writing techniques help us create engaging characters and a compelling hook that keeps young readers turning the pages? Literary agents and publishers often look closely at first chapters – so what are they looking for, and how can we get it right? This workshop focuses on crafting the opening of a middle grade or young adult novel. Through writing exercises and discussion, you'll explore character, plot and setting, while beginning to develope your own ideas on the page.