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How To Build A Story with Diane Connell

The Skyros Centre, Greece

Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece

The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight

Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece

The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight

Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece

The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight

Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece

The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight

Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece

The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight

Atsitsa Bay, Skyros Island, Greece

The Grange by the Sea, Isle of Wight

In this course, explore how to create persuasive characters and how to build intrigue, mystery, tension and jeopardy along the bones of a narrative arc.

This course is about demystifying the writing process and giving you practical skills to construct a compelling and publishable short- or long- form story with vivid characters.

You will come away inspired and eager to put your story on the page.

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. She began her writing career in a newspaper office in Tokyo before moving to advertising as a copywriter and also writing for the international non-profit sector.

For many years, she lived in Paris where she began her career as a novelist. She later moved to London where she first published her books. 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.

Loved that kindness was [set by Diane as] the theme for the week.
So happy, found myself again. Loved it!

Diane your story… she gave so much of her knowledge and enthusiasm. 120%.