Short Story – Julian Gough and Susie Maguire, Guest: Bernard MacLaverty

Date/Time
Date(s) - Mon 25th Jul - Sat 30th Jul, 2016
5:00pm - 10:00am

Location
Moniack Mhor, Kiltarlity, Inverness-shire , IV4 7HT

The short story form is a logical compromise between the intimacy of a poem and the artifice of a novel. Writing a good short story is like discovering a shortcut to love. Yes, it will dissolve after a while, but then you just need to think of another story to write. These tutors are experts in their field, running inspirational workshops and tailored one-to-one tutorials. This course is open to all.

Susie Maguire is the author of two short-story collections – The Short Hello and Furthermore – and editor of four anthologies, including the all women compendium Little Black Dress. Over thirty of her short stories have been broadcast on BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio Scotland. She lives in Edinburgh with a pair of imaginary chameleons. ‘Susie Maguire’s is a voice that doesn’t resemble anyone else’s, and her vision of the world is clear, astringent, and generous.’ Philip Pullman
www.susiemaguire.co.uk

Julian Gough won the BBC National Short Story Award, and has been short-listed twice for the Everyman Bolligner Wodehouse Prize. He also wrote the novels Juno and Juliet, Jude in Ireland, and Jude in London.
www.juliangough.com

Bernard MacLaverty was born and raised in Belfast, and has lived in Glasgow since 1975. His five collections of stories are widely considered among the best in the UK. Recently issued as one collection, they are Matters of Life and Death, Walking the Dog, A Time to Dance, and The Great Profundo. His novels include Cal, Grace Notes (which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize), The Anatomy School and Lamb.
www.bernardmaclaverty.com

On this course, tutors will read a sample of your work ahead of time to get a feel for your work. Details of how and when to submit this will be sent to you in the course notes upon booking.

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