The Writing Salon is unlike any other event for writers. It seeks to draw inspiration from unlikely places as it dissects genre and narrative, explores fiction and non-fiction, and dives into all forms of storytelling. Through a mixture of video, audio, theory, practical exercises, interviews with guests, and a very social and engaged membership it will make you feel energised about your writing. Everyone is welcome, as well as all writing genres and formats. Some members have no previous writing experience – others write regularly for stage, page and screen. Whatever your level, you’ll get a warm welcome.
Join host Mark Heywood for the next edition of The Writing Salon on Tuesday 16th April as we explore the tricky business of killing off a central character. Shakespeare was a master at this – take an audience’s favourite character, torture them emotionally or physically for an hour or so and then kill them violently. As formulas go, it is a good one – just look at Game of Thrones. In this session we’ll look at many examples of a central character being “offed.” We’ll explore how you can incorporate the formula in your writing and how to avoid the many pitfalls of literary execution. While there will inevitably be spoilers (the show was called Succession – what did you think was going to happen?) but there will be lots of takeaways in terms of practical help. As Shakespeare himself wrote “O, why should nature build so foul a den, unless the gods delight in tragedies.”
As ever, there will be a practical section, so grab your pencil cases, and we’ll see you there.
The session starts at 7pm but please feel free to book a table at the Club from 6pm to enjoy a bite to eat, or arrive a little early in order grab a drink before we begin (you can also book a table for 8.30/9pm to have your supper afterwards!)
Email reception@unionclub.co.uk to book. PLEASE NOTE – Writing Salon is getting very busy. Do make sure you RSVP to guarantee admittance.
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April 16th – May 21st – June 18th – July 16th – September 17th – October 15th – November 12th