The University of Edinburgh:‘How to Read a Novel’ Workshop & Reception

In celebration of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) 'How to Read a Novel' launching on 24 July, we have created an exclusive alumni event aimed at delving deeper.

The MOOC

This free four-week course entitled ‘How to Read a Novel’, is led by academics from the University’s Department of English Literature, will take readers on a journey through fiction. Drawing on examples from a range of texts including the four shortlisted novels for this year’s James Tait Black Prizes, participants will look at the building blocks of modern fiction – plot, characterisation, dialogue and setting.

Enrol now at: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/how-to-read-a-novel

Workshop & Alumni Reception

To coincide with the MOOC, the Edinburgh International Book Festival will host two workshops to delve deeper into the subject matter. Participants will take a closer look at the work of several of the James Tait Black shortlisted authors who will be joined in discussion by course author Dr Alex Lawrie.

The workshop on Sunday 13 August, featuring Jo Baker, is sold out. However, we have secured a number of free tickets especially for alumni. These will include an exclusive pre-workshop reception at the Book Festival starting at 2pm.

For more information on the workshop visit https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/whats-on/jo-baker

FAQs

This event is free, but ticketed.

This event is open to University of Edinburgh Alumni. You will receive your Book Festival Ticket at the Reception.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No, your name will be on the Guest List.

We will run a waitlist for this event.

If you are unsuccessful there are still tickets avaialble for the Workshop on 14 August. https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival/whats-on/garth-greenwell-eimear-mcbride