This writing course, Finding Inspiration Through Objects for Memoir and Fiction with Vanessa Berry, takes place at Writing NSW in Sydney.
All material objects, from the most precious to the most mundane, have a story to tell. In creative writing they can be used to powerful effect to shape the narrative, and to engage readers. This workshop with award-winning author Vanessa Berry will guide you in using the narrative power of objects to help you shape your story.
Objects connect us with stories of people, places and times in our personal and cultural histories. In this workshop you will learn creative ways to consider and write about objects. The course will cover effective descriptive techniques, how to successfully integrate objects into narrative, and how, through experiments and exercises, the potential of material objects can be unlocked.
Expected learning outcomes
In this workshop, participants will:
- Learn and put into practice techniques for writing effectively about and with material objects
- Understand the potential of material objects in the development and writing of engaging memoir and fiction
- Learn practical exercises and methods for working with objects of personal significance.
Participant requirements
- Pen and paper, and/or a fully charged device.
- Please come with a personal object in mind to write about. You can bring the object itself – if you are comfortable bringing it in, though please be cautious with fragile/precious items – or a photograph.
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