Short Story Skills: Building a structure from an idea
Zoom Writing Workshop with Tony Kirwood
Short Story Skills: Building a structure from an idea – finding characters, asking questions, creating a progressive plot
Two-session online workshop, 1 - 1.5 hours per session, live teaching, via Zoom.
The length of the sessions varies depending on the session topic and the questions and discussions that arise.
Sessions will be a minimum of one hour.
Only ten places available on this workshop.
Starting Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 7.00PM (GMT) for two weeks ending 12th November 2025
Times shown: Greenwich Mean Time
If you are interested in future dates for this workshop please email: [email protected]
Workshop fee: £59.99
(meeting invite will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop)
Only ten places available on this workshop.
Starting Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 7.00PM (GMT) for two weeks ending 12th November 2025
Times shown: Greenwich Mean Time
If you are interested in future dates for this workshop please email: [email protected]
Workshop fee: £59.99
(meeting invite will be sent out a couple of days prior to the workshop)
Workshop Leader
Tony Kirwood
Tony’s short stories have appeared in numerous publications and have been awarded or shortlisted for prizes. He has also contributed articles for The Independent, Writing Magazine, and many other newspapers and magazines. In an earlier life his comedy sketches were broadcast on UK and European TV and radio. His non-fiction book “How To Write Comedy” was cited by The Stage newspaper as the training book of the year.
Tony teaches creative writing in colleges and venues across the country. He has led workshops at book festivals and given talks to writing groups.
Tony teaches creative writing in colleges and venues across the country. He has led workshops at book festivals and given talks to writing groups.
Workshop Outline
In this workshop you will learn how to flesh out a basic concept into a full structure. By discovering the inherent conflict in your scenario you can build a plot with a satisfying development and climax.
You will people the plot with vivid characters and see how you can ground it in a memorable setting.
Once you have sketched out an outline you will be ready to write your first draft.
This workshop is run by Budding Writers in partnership with The Writers Bureau.
By taking part in this workshop you will:
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meet other writers
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have time to ask questions as there are only ten participants per group
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learn how to develop characters for your story
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find out how what questions to ask to develop your plot
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gain increased self-confidence to take your writing forward on your own.
Starting Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 7.00PM (GMT) for two weeks ending 12th November 2025 2024
Workshop fee: £59.99