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Kristen Roupenian master class [Photo: Roupenian with cover of You Know You Want This]

Kristen Roupenian Master Class Recording

In this master class with Kristen Roupenian, we discussed her viral short story 'Cat Person' and a few others from her debut collection 'You Know You Want This'. Some of the specific topics covered included using horror and fantastical elements in your writing, learning when to stop revising, and dealing with the negative voice in your head.Read More

Sarah Carriger3 April 2019

Jennifer Clement Master Class Recording

In this master class with award-winning author Jennifer Clement, we discussed the challenges of writing about social issues, the role …Read More

Sarah Carriger28 January 2019

Joost Baars with the cover of his poetry collection

Joost Baars Master Class Recording

In this master class, award-winning poet Joost Baars and Sarah Carriger discussed the art of the line-break, poetry in translation, getting unstuck and more. Some inspiring words for poets and fiction writers alike.Read More

Sarah Carriger2 September 2018

Novelist Manu Joseph and the cover of his latest novel Miss Laila, Armed and Dangerous

Manu Joseph Master Class Recording

In this master class with award-winning Indian novelist Manu Joseph, we talked about his novel Miss Laila, Armed & Dangerous and getting political in your writing, the art of satire, the challenges of writing from the point of view of characters very different than yourself, the value of humour, finding your voice as a writer and more. Read More

Sarah Carriger28 August 2018

Karen Kao Master Class Recording

This master class with Karen Kao covered how to write violence effectively, include multiple points of view, incorporate research into historical fiction without being overwhelmed by it, find a publisher and much more. Please be aware that Karen's novel contains a rape scene which is read aloud in the class. Read More

Sarah Carriger31 July 2018