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Writing Techniques Workshop
"Friday Toolbox": Do you want to work on your style in depth? Step out of your comfort zone and experiment with techniques?
Saint-Blaise / Paris-Ateliers (Paris 20th)
About
Whether you are an experienced author or a beginner, join us for three days to delve into writing techniques concerning narrative structure, text rhythm, and the relevance of dialogue.
Workshop Objective:
Leave with a toolbox of writing techniques to continue your journey as an author, specifically:
- Learn the different functions of punctuation marks, how to use them in a text, and play with their placement to develop a text's rhythm.
- Work on dialogue in a narrative text to make it impactful, reflect a character's personality, and clarify the relationship between two characters.
- Learn how to build a "scene": alternating between dialogue, narration, movement, and character actions to make a narrative more vivid.
Pedagogical methods implemented:
- Reading texts by different authors that will serve as support for writing prompts.
- Alternation of technical and thematic writing prompts to work on language, structure, and writing multiple texts.
- Feedback from the facilitator and the group after reading texts aloud.
- A framework guaranteeing kindness, listening, and exchanges between participants.
Facilitator: Sophie David
Capacity: 8 people
Price: 280 € (Paris-Ateliers members receive a 10% discount on workshop prices).
Professional Training Rate: 720 € including tax
Dates: Fridays, November 13, November 27, and December 11, 2026
Hours: from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a lunch break between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
Information by email at public@paris-ateliers.org or by phone at 01 44 61 87 80.
Our take on this event
Stop procrastinating and finally give your manuscript the professional structure it deserves. Spend these sessions sharpening your dialogue and pacing alongside a community of writers dedicated to elevating their storytelling craft.
Refine your writing skills during this three-day workshop led by Sophie David in the 20th arrondissement. Designed for authors of all levels, this course focuses on narrative structure, pacing, and crafting impactful dialogue. You will explore punctuation, character movement, and the balance between narration and interaction to bring your stories to life. Sessions take place on Fridays, November 13, November 27, and December 11, 2026, from 10:00 to 17:00. With enrollment capped at 8 participants, the workshop ensures a supportive environment with personalized feedback for every writer.
Hosted at 38 rue Saint-Blaise, this intensive workshop series led by Sophie David invites writers of all abilities to master the technical side of storytelling. Throughout the sessions, you will analyze various authors' works and engage in specific writing prompts designed to improve your command of language, rhythm, and structural flow. The curriculum covers essential skills such as using punctuation to control text rhythm and constructing vivid scenes where dialogue reflects a character's personality and their relationships.
The workshop consists of three sessions held on November 13, November 27, and December 11, 2026. Each day runs from 10:00 to 17:00, with a one-hour lunch break starting at 13:00. Participants will share their work aloud, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where the instructor and peers provide constructive feedback.
The course fee is 280 €, with a 10% discount available for those already registered with Paris-Ateliers. A professional training rate is also available at 720 € TTC. Given the limited capacity of 8 people per group, early registration is recommended to secure your place in this series.
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