LEARN TO WRITE FICTION: THE BASICS

13th/14th June and 20th/21st June 2020

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (8 hours total)

"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you." ― Maya Angelou

Join us for an interactive online writing workshop where writer Michelle D'costa will walk you through the basics of writing a story.

• You will learn about the craft of prose through discussion and writing exercises that involve famous pieces of literature like the novel 'Lolita by Nabokov and the short story 'Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl'.
• Michelle will cover topics like plot, narrative arc, dialogues, character sketches and much more.
• You will get a chance to clarify your doubts about writing with our instructor and share your work with other participants on the online platform Zoom.
• This is your time to interact with like-minded people and gain from everyone's experiences and insights.

Sign up now for this 2 week class. Your work will be read by our instructor and you will get a chance to workshop your writing with your peers.

We will also focus on works by Asian and African writers to learn how to find your voice.

Once you pay- send us around three pages of your work(fiction) on connect@boundindia.com

Pay -₹ 1,900

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Michelle D'costa is a Mangalorean from Mumbai. She was born and raised in Bahrain. Her poetry and prose have been published in over 40 journals like Eclectica, Litro UK, Queen Mob’s Teahouse, Coldnoon and more. She loves to interview writers. Her debut full-length short story and poetry collections are complete. She edits Kaani, an ezine for fiction. She talks about books on YouTube and blogs on WordPress.

About Bound:

A literary company that aims to encourage everyone to explore their inner creativity, we celebrate storytelling and believe in the power of immersive experiences. We plan week-long retreats in the most beautiful locations, where you can focus on your writing, and create long-lasting bonds with others in your community. We also conduct in-city workshops and discussions to ensure that you have the best advice and audience for your work. We offer editorial services and writing coaching through which we hope to sharpen writers' skills. It is our hope that our participants grow and eventually return to become teachers at BOUND.