ADVANCED STORYTELLING
TECHNIQUES
2025 EUROSCRIPT SUMMER SCHOOL
IN CENTRAL LONDON
A THREE-DAY WORKSHOP ON MAKING STORIES
WITH MAXIMUM EMOTIONAL IMPACT
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WHAT'S IT ABOUT?
Great stories often hide their methods. This workshop will uncover them.
We'll explore misdirection, foreshadowing, incremental flashback, controlled use of information, framing and chaptering, stories within stories, and many more methods, giving writers a valuable range of new, inspiring tools. We’ll look closely at how master storytellers plant ideas, break patterns at perfect moments, and generally design stories that percolate in the minds of audiences long after the ending. This non-residential Summer School workshop is for writers in any genre who want to move beyond formula and learn how to manipulate rhythm, expectation, and subtext to build narrative with real depth. What makes a story truly memorable isn’t just what happens. It's how it's told. Learn the deeper techniques that shape emotion, build suspense, and leave lasting impact. WHO IS THE WORKSHOP AIMED AT? Writers in all genres who want to find new angles on stories that will make their projects stand out, and to deepen their understanding of narrative and story methods. You will also gain practical experience of giving and receiving on-the-spot feedback in a supportive and encouraging environment. And as well as learning a lot, you'll meet other like-minded individuals. Friendships are often formed, and collaborations can ensue. HOW IT WILL WORK
Ideally, you'll bring the germ of an idea to the class - something you'd like to work on, and that may benefit from the techniques we're learning.
OR we can help you form an idea which you can develop with the help of exercises. As participants get acquainted with each others' ideas, the ensuing process will be supportive and helpful. As the various topics are introduced, we'll work out ways to apply them to the story ideas in the class. Expect close analysis, practical exercises, and new ways of seeing your own storycraft. You'll work towards an outline of your own story. THE FINAL AFTERNOON Participants of all three Summer School courses will join together to share their work and get feedback. Note: around an hour’s “homework” will be required before the start of the course and in-between sessions. |
WHEN, WHERE AND HOW MUCH?
DATES: SUMMER SCHOOL 2025
(non-residential) DAY 1: Wednesday 13 August DAY 2: Thursday 14 August DAY 3: Friday 15 August TIME: 11AM - 6PM VENUE: BECTU 100 Rochester Row London SW1P 1JP (Close to London Victoria) CLICK HERE FOR A MAP PRICES (SCROLL DOWN FOR OFFERS) Standard price - £330 Concessions - £294 BECTU members - £264 PLACES ARE STRICTLY LIMITED - PLEASE BOOK EARLY BY CLICKING ON ONE OF THE PAYMENT BUTTONS BELOW: PAY IN 3 STAGES, FOR FREE! If you have a PayPal account in good standing, you can pay for your Summer School workshop in 3 stages as follows:
Click on the PayPal Button at Check Out and select PAYPAL OFFERS. Concessions are available to members of our affiliated organisations - the Society of Authors, Writers Guild of Great Britain, Women in Films and TV and Directors UK, as well as students, the elderly and other concession holders. ** 3 FREE BURSARY PLACES AVAILABLE FOR BECTU MEMBERS:
In collaboration with Euroscript, Bectu is offering 3 free bursaries to the Summer School at Beginners ; Intermediate and Advance level. To be eligible you must have been a member of Bectu for at least 1 year and be able to commit to attending one of the 3-day courses in full, from Wednesday 13th to Friday 15th August 2025. Please complete the bursary application form, which can be accessed from Bectu via the link below, and ensure you carefully read the Bursary Criteria Information & Guidance outlined on the BECTU Eventbrite page. Deadline for applications: 3rd Aug 8pm. ABOUT IAN LONG
I'm a writer, script editor and story consultant. Recent writing projects include the psychological horror feature STARGAZER (to be released in 2025) and MALEDICTION, a folk-horror drama set in rural Italy, now in pre-production.
I head Euroscript's Consultancy services and teach workshops in Creating Fear in Films, Writing Science Fiction, Writing Neo Noir, Writing Horror, and others. I also write film reviews for Filmuforia. Email me for further information |
