Short Story Course: Unveiling Blackpool’s Historical Tales (session 1)
Join Comma Press for an immersive in-person short story course at Aunty Social in Blackpool with tutor Antonia Charlesworth Stack. Explore the intriguing history of Blackpool and learn how to craft captivating stories using historical archives.
Course Description: Develop your writing craft this Autumn with Antonia Charlesworth Stack’s short story course. Learn how to analyse stories and historical materials and create captivating stories based on the rich history of Blackpool. Starting from a blank page, you will develop complete and polished stories that bring the past to life. Your final stories will be published in a Comma Press ebook. Throughout the course, Antonia will provide expert editorial advice and offer imaginative prompts to overcome writer’s block.
We will examine historical archives and explore the fascinating history of Blackpool to inspire our storytelling. The workshops will consist of fun and engaging writing exercises, in-class discussions, assigned readings, and opportunities to share your writing as it develops.
Course Dates and Location: Venue: Aunty Social, Blackpool Dates:
- November 7th
- November 28th
- December 19th
Course Schedule:
- Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
- 3 sessions, held every three weeks
Tutor Information: Journalist and writer Antonia Charlesworth Stack is the editor at blackpoolsocial.club; contributing author to Lancashire Stories; founder of reclaimblackpoolmap.co.uk; chair of trustees at Skool of Street. Former deputy editor of Big Issue North.
Course Highlights:
• Dive into the rich history of Blackpool
• Explore historical archives and sources
• Engage in playful writing exercises to ignite your creativity
• Receive expert guidance and editorial advice from Antonia
• Produce a final short story to be published in a Comma Press ebook
• Limited class size (15 places) for a high-quality experience
Price: £180.00 per ticket (+ Booking Fees – or email Isabelle below for direct invoicing) The ticket includes six sessions, detailed feedback, and publication in a short story e-book anthology.
Bursaries: Limited £130 bursaries are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please email Isabelle Kenyon at [email protected].
Course Accessibility: Our courses aim to be accessible to everyone. They are conducted throughout the UK and run regularly. No previous experience is required; all you need is enthusiasm for short story writing. To participate, bring a pen, paper, laptop/computer.
Testimonials: Past participants on our Short Story Courses have achieved significant milestones. They have been published by renowned publishers such as Penguin, Canongate Books, and Granta. Their work has been reviewed in reputable publications like The Guardian, The Irish Times, and Lit Hub. Furthermore, their talent has been recognized by awards such as The Brighton Prize.
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