Hybrid forms which use a mixture of techniques from poetry to cut-ups to collages are an increasingly popular way to deliver a Non-Fiction narrative. These forms question the idea of narrative itself and whether or not certain more ordered styles can ever be truthful to experience, after all life is confusing and abstract and strange, why not the writing? In this workshop, we’ll consider the relationship between form and content. How can certain forms be created to reflect the truth of an experience without alienating the reader? How does the work of Claudia Rankine or Maggie Nelson, or Lara Pawson, challenge more ‘traditional’ modes of storytelling?
The session will be a mixture of exercise, example, and discussion. It will be held on Zoom for 2.5 hours, starting at 11am and ending at 1.30pm on Saturday 15th October.
This event is one of three Live Online sessions by Julia on writing Non-Fiction. The others are ‘The Decisive Moment: Writing a Personal Essay‘ and ‘Time Management & Structure‘. You can purchase all three at a discounted price of £100 here.
To take part, you will need a computer or smart device and reliable internet connection. You will receive a Zoom link to the masterclass close to the event. If you haven’t received the link by the morning of event, please check your spam/trash, or send an email to ennis@londonlitlab.co.uk. If you have any further questions, please email info@londonlitlab.co.uk.
