Marcel Theroux's Six Guiding Principes for Storytelling

Marcel Theroux’s Six Guiding Principles for Storytelling

Emma Haynes

Emma Haynes

30 November 2017

Marcel Theroux’ creative writing workshop held on November 15 in the stunning ballroom at Asthall Manor was greatly enjoyed by our writers.

Here’s what he had to say about storytelling:

 

  1. Story is all around us, all the time

 

  1. Characters are defined by their relationships

 

  1. Story happens when characters want things

 

  1. Story unfolds through scenes

 

  1. Story is discomfort

 

  1. We’re in genre even when we’ re not writing genre fiction

Trying to tempt Marcel into the pool. Sadly he didn’t have his towel!

It was a playful session and an opportunity for our writers to take a break from their own work.

Marcel explaining how the creative genie escapes him sometimes and how to reconnect…

Emma Haynes

Emma Haynes

Emma is responsible for BPA’s bespoke programme of literary events and retreats as well as managing the First Novel Award and submissions to literary agents. With a background in communications and special events she has an eye for detail and a desire to give writers the best possible experience in an imaginative programme of events. Her retreats at Asthall Manor, the childhood home of the Mitford sisters with guest tutors including Tessa Hadley and Claire Fuller have set a new benchmark in literary experiences. The First Novel Award now in its third year has proved remarkably successful for writers with five of the 2018 shortlist gaining agent representation. With an up to date knowledge of what literary agents are looking for, Emma offers a reading service and advises writers with a polished manuscript which agents to approach and how best to ensure your work gets read. She also contacts agents on behalf of writers where there is a potential match.

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