Getting Drunk on Writing – A six-week writing workshop with author Bianca Marais (2020)

You know her as an amazing author, our star interviewer and, during our 2021 festival… finally, our writing instructor. Bianca teaches creative writing at the University of Toronto’s School of Continuing Studies, and during our 2020 festival, Book Drunkards could try it on themselves!

Attendees joined Bianca Marais for a six week workshop on Saturday mornings.

WEEK ONE:
Testing Your Idea: So you don’t write yourself into a corner and have to give up in a fit of despair.

WEEK TWO:
The Three Act Structure: Because both your life and your novel needs structure!

WEEK THREE:
Writing Unforgettable Characters and Effectively Using Point of View

WEEK FOUR:
Writing Scenes that Sizzle

WEEK FIVE:
Eavesdropping: Dialogue That’s True to Life

WEEK SIX:
Off to the Races: How to Continue…