Regardless of whether a text is fiction or creative non-fiction, an engaging story has several components that each work together to create an authentic and enjoyable experience for the reader. There’s the length of the work, its plot, setting, main characters and the purpose behind the story. What truly ties each of these elements together, however, is the narration – that all-important voice who guides the reader through the text. Discover the art of storytelling and the different ways of creating an engaging narrative voice, from the power of perspective to the ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ technique. Please ensure you bring a pen and paper or a device to type with.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face

COURSE OUTLINE

• Exploring the art of narration and the pivotal role it plays in texts from all genres
• The different ways of making the narrative voice more descriptive and detailed, thus helping a story to be more engaging for its reader
• ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ technique – what it looks like and how to implement it
• Importance of providing oneself with objective, specific and helpful feedback with each draft

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Narrate an engaging story in a genre of their choice with creative flair and detail
2. Implement the ‘Show, Don’t Tell’ technique in their writing, so as to create vividly described settings and authentic scenes for their reader
3. Know how to provide their own work with objective feedback that is both specific and helpful