Get lessons in writing from top authors at Emirates LitFest
Masterclasses in both English and Arabic to span genres from horror to comics
The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has announced the full line up of masterclasses for its 2023 edition, with a range of workshops across both Arabic and English by award-winning international and local authors.
“The chance to be in the same room and learn from top authors and experts is invaluable,” Isobel Abulhoul, CEO and trustee of the Emirates Literature Foundation, which organises the Festival, said.
“We keep spaces limited to ensure that those lucky enough to take part really benefit from the experience.”
Fans of the horror genre can join a session from awardwinning Catriona Ward, whose work was earmarked by US author Stephen King as “authentically terrifying”, on how to haunt the text and hone the horror, while the comic-loving community can join Nathan Pyle’s gathering on web comics.
Those looking for guidance to write novels should head for sessions by Jo Browning Wroe on the art of compelling storytelling, while Greg and Kate Mosse will lead a workshop on writing dialogue.
Luigi and Alison Bonomi will take attendees on an educational journey of how to pitch a novel once it’s written, while Felicity Blunt will explain how to secure an agent.
Sessions in Arabic will be led by Dr Rana Dajani and Haji Jabir on how to write your first book, and Hend Saeed on ‘writing with the senses’.
Illustrators
Maitha Al Khayat will explain how to tell stories through images, Kajo Baldisimo will lead an illustration workshop, while Flavia Z. Drago will discuss Mexican Folk Art with an audience keen to learn more about Cartinas, Bruhas, and Fantasmas.
Further details on the masterclasses are available on the website of Emirates LitFest.