Courses

In this session, which will take the form of a short talk followed by an on-line discussion with participants, novelist James Robertson will discuss the process of redrafting a long piece of fiction.

Building Plot and Managing Tension

In this one-hour online session delivered via Zoom, bestselling author Joanne Harris will discuss the fundamentals of plot structure and tension in building a novel. Joanne’s short talk will be followed by a discussion with participants.

Joanne Harris is the author of 18 novels, including the award-winning Chocolat, plus many short stories, novellas, lyrics, scripts and, most recently, Ten Things About Writing, a self-help book for writers of fiction. She is currently Chair of the Society of Authors, and sits on the Board of the ALCS (Authors’ Licensing & Collecting Society). Find out more about Joanne on her website, www.joanne-harris.co.uk

B’ e Donnchadh Bàn Mac an t-Saoir fear de na bàird a bu chliùitiche a sgrìobh riamh ann an Gàidhlig mu nàdar.

Dh’fhàg Donnchadh Bàn Mac an t-Saoir agus Dòmhnall Mac Fhionnlaigh nan Dàn againn dà de na dàin a bu chumhachdaiche a chaidh a sgrìobhadh ann an Gàidhlig riamh mu nàdar – Coire Cheathaich agus Òran na Comhachaig.

During this short writing retreat, writers John Glenday and Louise Wallwein will lead you through some inspiring writing exercises and creative activities that will encourage you to tap into your creativity.

A warm welcome and a warm log fire await you at Moniack Mhor. You can use this time to work on your latest manuscript, play or poems away from the distractions of the real world. 

Findlay Napier and Boo Hewerdine write songs from observations and real life experience. During this week long course, you too, can learn the power of turning narrative into song.

Deck the halls and kick off your Christmas celebrations with a week of writing in Moniack Mhor.