Creative Writer - Live 2026 - 'Write A Complete Story' UK Tour - Edinburgh

An inspiring, dynamic, interactive seminar exploring the key elements necessary to write, and publish, awesome fiction. This one day, inspiring and fully-interactive workshop is the best out there for getting writers inspired, invigorated and armed with the practical tools and techniques to ignite and accelerate their writing. Guaranteed! Whether a beginner or seasoned pro, this workshop is packed with writing exercises, talks about the various key aspects, top tips and sound, tried and tested creative processes to get you producing your very best work. From developing an initial idea to igniting your plot, Dominic explains the principles he follows when writing his own spy thriller. Via comprehensive worksheets (supplied, plus clipboards to lean on - also supplied), you will be taken through the following topics, with opportunities to ask questions at each stage. (As you'll appreciate, numbers of questions are somewhat limited due to the number of attendees and time constraints to cover all the content.) Topics: The initial idea - where we take it from there? Building a structured plot, layering in rising tension, drama and jeopardy Plot twists and pace Character development & backstory Descriptions Locations and fresearch Writer's work ethic How to get published You will visit the key elements and ingredients necessary to write a rich and compelling story; i.e., what makes a story work and sparkle; the techniques for which are equally applicable to both short stories and novel writing. Please note - due to time constraints and the number of attendees, it may not be possible for you to complete your story. However, you will capture many of the core plot points, and the aim of this workshop is to provide you with the concrete steps to building a sound plot, structure and story; i.e., to delivering the very best reader experience possible; learnings you can apply to future stories. Reviews: "Such an exciting day which really kickstarted my writing. So much fun, and in my favourite part of London!" Sarah, Oxford. "This workshop is a game changer. It opened my eyes to everything that's required to write a full, rich book. I learn best by actually doing it, rather than being in a classroom. Superb!' Ryan, Bromley. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me directly on [email protected] (** Upon enrolment, please be sure to add [email protected] to your email contacts list, to ensure you receive future correspondence (such as joining instructions etc.) and that they don't get lost to your spam/junk folder. Thank you. ) Thank you for reading and I very much hope to work with you on your writing goals. Best wishes & happy writing! Dominic Dominic Canty [email protected] www.creative-writer.co.uk