Short Story Course with Kiare Ladner

Created by Carmel Shortall (See other events)

Jun 7, 2023 from 6:30pm to 9:00pm UTC+01
Location: online via Zoom from writingroom.org
Latest Activity: Mar 26, 2023

“With the short story, you are up against mortality. I know how tough they are as a form, but they’re also a total joy.” Ali Smith

Are you keen to play, to experiment, to explore? Are you finding your voice as a writer? Or are you a seasoned writer eager to try a new method or style? Are you struggling to hone your prose so that readers ‘get’ it? Or so that it more fully conveys your inspiration or vision?

Over six weeks, we’ll workshop your stories, interlinked stories or genre bending ideas. If what you’re writing is brief, we’re interested in how you can make it as powerful as possible. We’ll also look at a diverse selection of short stories by international writers, such as Irenosen Okojie, Kawabata Yasunari, Daniyal Mueenuddin, Lydia Davis, Rachida el-Charni and others.

The sessions will focus on:

Week 1: Why we read short stories, and why we write them: exploring process, feedback and territory

Week 2: The unforgettable image (including discussion of situation and title)

Week 3: Character: its role and elasticity in the short story form

Week 4: Beginnings, endings and time

Week 5: Theme and imagery

Week 6: Editing: precision and power when every word counts

Together we’ll discuss what works, how it works and why it works. Our examination of the craft will range from the traditional to the experimental, from character-based to thematically driven, from stories that expand a moment to those that cover a lifetime. Optional extra stories will be provided for particularly keen readers.

Come along if you’d like to be inspired, motivated and challenged in your practice. All levels and returning students are welcome. Zoom Delivery, Cost £140

June 2023: Evenings: Wednesdays 6.30-9pm; June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12.

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Posted by Admin on November 21, 2016 at 12:37pm

May - June 2025

Events at All Good Bookshop this month.

What's on in May at Karamel? 4 Coburg Road.

Thursday 1 May – Paul Clarvis Trio at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, 7pm.

Saturday 3 May – Embroider a Photo! Stitch crafts and classes at 832 Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill, N21 2RT, 10.30-12pm.

Saturday 3 May – Getnotgot at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, 7pm.

Sunday 4 May – Famous Local Garden open for charity at 5 St. Regis Close, Alexandra Park Road N10 2DE (near St. Andrew’s Church), 2-6.30pm.

Wednesday 7 May – North London Organic Gardeners at Holy Trinity Church, Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill N21 3RS.

Thursday 8 May – Lior Solomons-Wise Quartet, at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, 7pm.

Friday 9 May – Charming Deceptions at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road N22, 7pm.

Saturday 10 May – Knitting Workshop: beginners next steps at Holy Trinity Winchmore Hill, On the Broadway of Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill, N21 3RS, 11–12.30pm.

Saturday 17 May – NLOG Plant Sale at Carey Hall, Winchmore Hill Baptist Church, N21 3PA, 10am – 10pm.

Saturday 17 May – Sewing Machine Workshop: next steps, sew a summer skirt with Stitch! At Holy Trinity Winchmore Hill, on the Broadway of Green Lanes, Winchmore Hill, N21 3RS, 10.30-1.30pm.

Saturday 17 May – New Alexandra Triangle Residents Association Info. Session at Palace Gates Triangle (junction of Palace Gates and Crescent Roads), 11am-3pm.

Saturday 14 June - New Alexandra Triangle Residents Association Info. Session at Anderton Gardens (junction of Palace Gates and Alexandra Park Roads N22), 11am-3pm.

Saturday 14 June - Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10, 1pm.

Sunday 29 June – Famous Local Garden open for charity at 5 St. Regis Close, Alexandra Park Road N10 2DE (near St. Andrew’s Church), 2-6.30pm.

Saturday 12 July - Lunchtime Concert at St. Andrew’s Church, Alexandra Park Road N10, 1pm.

Sunday 3 August – Famous Local Garden open for charity at 5 St. Regis Close, Alexandra Park Road N10 2DE (near St. Andrew’s Church), 2-6.30pm.

Thursday10 July – Bowes Park Community Choir: 15 Years of Harmony at Alexandra Park School (entry via Rhodes Avenue), 7.45pm.

Ongoing courses and activities

Gi Fumdamentals Course (BJJ Brazilian Jiu Jitsu) on Tuesday evenings in May at Alexandra Park School, 7pm.

Museum of Homelessness will be open from 17 April to 1 November, at the Manor House Lodge, inside Finsbury Park, Seven Sisters Road N4 2DE 12.30-4.30pm.

Illustrating Children’s books, course for adults on Wednesday mornings at The Green Shed, 1 Tetherdown N10, 10-11.30am. April 30 – July 9.

Geekstrav e ganza – regular boardgame meetup on these dates at Karamel, 4 Coburg Road, Wood Green, 1-6pm.

Em Power fitness classes – Monday and Friday mornings in OR Tambo Rec, 9-9.30am (term time only). The main focus is on core and legs.

Life drawing sessions – alternate Saturdays during term time at Rhodes Avenue Primary School, 1-3pm.

Painting for Pleasure – Thursdays at CUFOS Community Centre (the old railway station), Top of The Avenue N10, 10-12.30pm or 1.30-4pm. Jan 9th - March 27th.

Fortismere Community Symphony Orchestra rehearses Tuesday evenings during term-time at Fortismere School, 7-9pm. Get in touch for more info.

Fortismere Community Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings during term-time at Fortismere School, 7-9pm. Get in touch for more info.

After School Sewing Club on Fridays at Stitch crafts, 2 Hazelwood Lane Palmers Green, 4.30-6pm. Term time.

Bowes Park Community Choir - Thursday evenings during term time at Bounds Green School, 7.15-9.15pm.

Salsa Wednesdays – Wednesday evenings at Bounds Green School, Bounds Green Road N11 2QG, 7-8pm.

V&J Ensemble: Vocal group for ALL Singers on Wednesdays at St. Andrew's Church, Alexandra Park Road N10 (corner of Windermere Road), 6.50-8.30pm.

All Good Bookshop has many regular events - book groups of course, also music, writing, yoga - and special events .... at 35 Turunpike Lane.

Many Music and Art events are held at Karamel, including Collage Kids performance events on Saturday mornings at 11.30am. At 4 Coburg Road,

Wood Green N22 6UJ.

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