Masterclasses

I am running two masterclasses as part of Darlington Arts Festival 2017

Saturday May 6

A Touch of Villainy–   Crime Fiction Masterclass

Friends’ Meeting House, Skinnergate, Darlington 10am-4pm

Run by crime novelist John Dean, the creator of the DCI John Blizzard and DCI Jack Harris series of books, this masterclass shows you how to create a crime novel

Booking in advance required on 07889 554931 or deangriss@btinternet.com. Price: £25.

 

Saturday May 20

It’s How You Say It – Dialogue Masterclass

Friends’ Meeting House, Skinnergate, Darlington 10am-4pm

Run by author John Dean, this masterclass teaches you how to produce compelling  dialogue, and will include prose, theatre, radio and film scripts.

Booking in advance required on 07889 554931 or deangriss@btinternet.com. Price: £25.

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