Activities at Atsitsa Bay, Greece
How to Build a Novel with Diane Connell
Sun 2 - Sun 9 Jun 2024
In this course, we examine the novel from a structural perspective, breaking it down into the elements of a compelling story. You will learn how to plan your novel and how to build its chapters along the bones of a narrative arc. This course is about demystifying the writing process and about giving you practical skills to construct a publishable novel with vivid characters. You will be guided and encouraged within a positive and supportive group environment. There will be daily exercises to stimulate creativity and provide you with the confidence you need to power ahead with your story.
Key Benefits
- You will come away with an outline and timeframe for proceeding with your novel.
- You will leave the course feeling confident about your ability to write your book.
- You will feel enlivened, supported and encouraged by the group dynamic.
What's included?
Diane's course is held in Atsitsa Bay on Skyros island in Greece and is part of the wide range of courses and activities available. The holiday includes full board twin shared accommodation in an eco-hut. Single upgrades and twin shares in the house are available. Chat through the website, call +44 (0)1983 86 55 66 or email holidays@skyros.com to discuss your requirements.
About Diane Connell
Diane Connell was born and educated in New Zealand and has lived and worked in Japan, France and the UK. She began her writing career in a newspaper office in Tokyo before becoming an advertising copywriter and writing for the international non-profit sector. For many years she lived in Paris, where she began writing as a novelist. She later moved to London, where her first two books, Julian Corkle is a Filthy Liar and Sherry Cracker Gets Normal, were published under the name of D.J. Connell. She now lives in Sydney.
What people say about Diane Connell and her courses:
Fantastic teacher, joyful, relaxed and determined to bring out the best in us all. She kept the group giving and exploring and working hard but for a good reason as she found gold in us all.
Diane’s course is perfect for taking a formless idea and whipping it into shape - you’ll come away with a workable structure and outline, plus an idea of how much you should be writing per day to flesh it out.
Diane Connell is an excellent writing tutor with a store of guidance, practical tips and inspiring exercises.
Diane is unfailingly supportive and confidence-boosting; helps you focus floaty ideas on form and structure. Genuinely excited for your ideas.
Absolutely fantastic course for a first time or even an experienced writer. Everyone was able to get something out of the course and I’m amazed at how much I was able to get done through the exercises Diane took us through. Would highly recommend! Thank you!
I liked Diane's clear feedback and structure.
Diane's course of building a novel really helped me understand the 'how' of it. It was exactly what I was looking for.
