Researching, Writing and Selling Non Fiction with Julie Wheelwright
Date:
21/04/2012
Times:
10am - 4pm
Prices:
£50 / £40 conc
Location:
Writers' Centre Norwich
Are you working on a piece of non-fiction or an investigative book, history, biography or memoir? This is the workshop for you!
Book your place
Description
Are you working on a piece of non-fiction such as an investigative book, history, biography or memoir?
Give your work the best chance you can by taking part in this researching, writing and selling workshop led by award-winning author and Director of the Creative Writing (Non-Fiction) MA at City University London, Julie Wheelwright.
About the Workshop
Julie, who has also produced television documentaries for the History Channel, the BBC and Channel Four, will begin by looking at documentation. You’ll tackle research skills; how to organise your investigation, how to think critically about sources and how to manage issues like copyright clearance, privacy and digital rights.
Next up you’ll explore how to turn your ideas and research into good writing by looking at narrative technique, characterisation, style, structure and editing.
Finally, you’ll learn the vital step for non-fiction writers: how to sell your fledgling project. You’ll learn practical tips on what needs to go into a book proposal including the pitch to an agent, writing a synopsis, a chapter outline and sample chapters and finally, where to send your completed package. Discover how to create a pitch that will work and how to ffind which agents are most appropriate for your work.
Book your place – non-fiction workshops of this calibre are few and far between.
About the Tutor
Julie Wheelwright, born in England and raised in Canada, is the author of a biography of
Mata Hari, The Fatal Lover, as well as the book
Amazons and Military Maids. A prolific journalist, she has also produced documentaries for radio and television. Wheelwright lives with her two daughters and partner in London, England, where she runs an MA program in non-fiction writing at City University London.
About the Venue
This workshop will take place in the workshop room situated on the ground floor of the Writers’ Centre Norwich office, on 14 Princes Street.
The room provides an ideal environment for creative thinking and learning with plenty of space and natural light.
14 Princes Street is fully accessible. Please let us know if you have any access or other special requirements.
