Myths and fairy tales are the raw material of fiction, and writing through them provides new access to our own voices. Spending each day on a typical folk 'character', we will work on imagining voices often not vocalized. What does the wicked witch have to say about the story? What the beast?
The classes will explore old stories from new perspectives, and consider how traditional tales influence our writing, as well as how to tap them as potent sources of inspiration. As well as individual writing exercises the participants will have a chance to experiment with group writing tasks and dramatic techniques. The course will end in a showcase of different voices from the world of the mythic and fairy tale produced by the participants throughout the week.
Period
11-07-2011 - 15-07-2011 (1 weeks)
Target group
Literary Academy welcomes applicants from a wide range of educational backgrounds.
Course aim
One week course of creative writing.
Credits
3.0 ECTS credits
Course fee
CZK 3000: tuition only
Course leader
Ms. Joanna Coleman
Literary Academy
Address: Na Pankraci 420/54
Postal code: 14000
City: Prague
Country: Czech Republic
Website: http://www.literarniakademie.cz/
E-mail: info@literarniakademie.cz
Phone: +420272773045
Creative writing - Voices in Myth and Fairy Tale
