A three-day classical approach to the fundamentals of fiction. Each day’s session is divided into three parts and devoted to a different aspect of the craft of fiction, covering Character, Setting, Plot, Dialogue, Language and Voice. In the first part, Niall gives a directed talk on the chosen topic, using examples from classic literature, and outlining his understanding of how this aspect of fiction works, and why. In the second part, he assigns a writing exercise, tightly focused on the topic. All participants are given 40 mins to complete the exercise. In the third part, each participant is asked to read their exercise assignment, and Niall gives directed feedback, with the aim of highlighting that day’s aspect, and securing the points made. On the final day, Language and Voice, Niall is joined by Christine, his longtime first editor, using contemporary examples to identify the individual strengths of narrative voices and the central importance of language.