WRITING
Anatomy of Writing Successful Fiction (1): Plotting and Planning
AUTUMN WN132
Wednesdays
Patricia O Reilly
Writing successful contemporary fiction is an acquired skill. The purpose of this course is to assist writers to find and use the skills of Plotting & Planning to construct dynamic storylines and to realise their writing dreams.
Successful Plotting is the keynote of contemporary fiction and thrives on good Planning. Plot is what happens in the story, the sequence of events that occurs as characters attempt to solve problems or reach goals. But successful Plotting needs shape and form. This is where the Planning part of Anatomy of Writing Successful Fiction comes in to ensure vibrant arc of story, dynamic beginning, middle and end; purpose, reason for being and ensuring at the end of the plot that change has occurred. Skilled Planning of Plotting maximises storyline.
The 10- modules of this course are tailor-made to suit anyone interested in writing from beginner to the more experienced writer. Only requirement is an interest in writing good fiction. This course focuses on optimum ways of sourcing dynamic Plotting sequences and facilitates best methods of structural Planning. Primary concentration is on structuring fictional storylines (Plots) using narrative and dialogue to best advantage; structuring, various methods of plotting. Areas covered: different genres of novels, short stories and radio & stage plays. Sessions arranged to allow time for writing and constructive, individual analysis of participant’s work.
| BLACKROCK | ||
| 10 Wednesdays | Sep 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28 | 10.00am - 12.00pm |
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FEE €220 |
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Tutor Details:
Patricia O’Reilly, author and lecturer, draws on her writing experiences to convene writing workshops, run On-Line Writing Courses, Editing Services and Blog. Her work includes: How-to manuals for writers: Latest Ebook: Writing Successful Fiction, Writing for Success; Writing for the Market. Novels: A Type of Beauty, the story of Kathleen Newton (1854-1882); Time & Destiny; Felicity’s Wedding and Once upon a Summer. Short stories: magazines and anthologies.
Provisional list of key topics to be covered:
- From idea to Plot
- Sourcing Plotlines from: (1) life experience (2) media stories (3) stream of consciousness
- Triggers for sourcing Plotlines
- Structuring Plots for various genres of fiction
- Suiting the method of Plot Planning to the writer
- Aids to harnessing your Plotting creativity
Who is the course for?
Anyone ranging from the beginner to the more experienced writer who is interested in being part of a dynamic group creating keenly plotted fiction. For those who wish, publication/awards can be ultimate aim.
