The Art of Award-Winning Short Stories –  7 February

Emma Haynes

Emma Haynes

29 November 2022

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February 7, 6:00 – 8:00 pm GMT

Location: Zoom[/ultimate_heading][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”56280″ img_size=”200×200″ alignment=”right” style=”vc_box_circle”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1608128569676{padding-top: 60px !important;padding-bottom: 60px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]A short story conjures a world within minutes. A good one lingers for years. VS Pritchett defines them as, ‘something glimpsed from the corner of the eye, in passing.’ They are a literary conjuring trick, casting a wedge of light onto a fragment of a world that engages the reader’s imagination to supply the whole. How? That’s what we’ll explore in this interactive session. We’ll discuss content – how to spot a potential short story; how to build an idea into a narrative. We’ll analyse a modern classic for its structure, imagery and characterisation. There will be practical exercises in openings, endings and development of voice.

Short fiction isn’t known for making its authors rich, but it’s an ideal genre in which to experiment with structure and tone. And it’s a great stepping stone into the publishing world, as awards are judged by agents, editors and established authors. So we’ll also discuss how to make your work stand out among the sea of submissions. 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We are offering a free place on each of our online tutorials and Q & A sessions for UK based writers on low incomes and/or from under represented communities in publishing. Writers may apply for a free place on one of the sessions by contacting BPA with a short bio and a summary of their writing career to date.

Please click here to Contact BPA with your application and in the case of writers on low incomes, proof of financial eligibility such as: Jobseeker’s Allowance; Disability Benefit; Income Support; Working Tax Credit; Child Tax Credit; Proof of being a full-time student; Housing benefit; Proof of being a full-time carer.

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This is a live session, but we understand that writers live busy lives and you may be away or something may crop up unexpectedly. For many of our sessions, there is the possibility of receiving a recording if you email us in advance explaining the situation.

Please note that the recordings aren’t professionally edited and may not be passed on under any circumstances. Copyright remains with the tutor.

 

 

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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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