Objectives:
- Master modern storytelling techniques and narrative structure.
- Develop multi-dimensional characters and captivating intrigues.
- Incorporate immersive themes, symbols and worlds into their work.
- Write powerful dialogue and structure effective scenes.
- Acquire skills in editing and preparing for publication.
- Receive constructive feedback on their literary projects.

Course schedule over 5 days:

• Day 1: Foundations of modern storytelling

- Session 1: Introduction to contemporary storytelling techniques (2 hours)
- Break (30 minutes)
- Session 2: In-depth exploration of narrative structure (2 hours)

•  Day 2: Character and intrigue development

- Session 1: Creating multidimensional characters (2 hours)
- Break (30 minutes)
- Session 2: Building the intrigue and managing the flow (2 hours)

• Day 3: Themes, world-building and symbolism

- Session 1: The power of themes and symbolism (2 hours)
- Break (30 minutes)
- Session 2: Creating immersive worlds (2 hours)

• Day 4: Dialogue, scenes and sub-plots

- Session 1: Writing powerful dialogue (2 hours)
- Break (30 minutes)
- Session 2: Mastering scenes and sub-plots (2 hours)

• Day 5: Revision techniques and next steps

- Session 1: Advanced revision strategies (2 hours)
- Break (30 minutes)
- Session 2: Preparation for publication and conclusion (2 hours)

• Post-workshop support :

Personalised feedback: Ahmad Mourad undertakes to read and provide constructive feedback on participants' full manuscripts submitted within six months of the workshop.

Target audience: :  Tunisian authors with at least one self-published work.

Training schedule : 15/04/2025 to 19/04/2025 from 9.00 am to 1.30 pm

Number of participants : 10