Novel Writing

The Basic Craft

Treat yourself to being shown the nuts and bolts of longer fiction. How to turn your ideas and experiences into entertaining, thought-provoking, accessible prose. How to create believable characters and intriguing situations.

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This course is fully booked. Please call the centre if you would like to be put on the waiting list or to discuss other courses.
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Start Date:
Monday, 1st September 2008

End Date:
Saturday, 6th September 2008
Tutors
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Mavis Cheek

Mavis Cheek has published 11 novels since 1988. The latest is Yesterday's Houses (Faber and Faber).
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Christopher Wakling

Christopher Wakling has published three novels, including On Cape Three Points (Picador). His fourth Absent Without Leave is due out in 2008. Visit www.christopherwakling.com.

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Jane Harris

Jane Harris is the author of The Observations (Faber and Faber), which has been translated around the world and was shortlisted for the Orange prize in 2007.
This course is based at:

Lumb Bank - The Ted Hughes Arvon Centre

Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire

Tel: 01422 843714
Fax: 01422 843714
Email: lumbbank@arvonfoundation.org
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