# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Creative Writing: Word Choice
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Writing a good sentence can be challenging, frustrating, even exhilarating. How you choose your words can make all the difference.About this EventModule 7: Word ChoiceWrite the right words — craft powerful sentences that elevate your storyGreat writing isn’t just about what you say — it’s how you say it. In this linguistically rich and hands-on workshop, Iain McKinnon helps you master the building blocks of style, tone, rhythm, and clarity through better word choice.Whether you’re aiming for the precision of Hemingway or the poetic repetition of Churchill, you’ll explore how different words shape your voice, character, and emotional impact. From the origins of English vocabulary to modern-day semantics, this session will sharpen your language toolkit and deepen your creative expression.In this workshop, you'll:Understand denotation vs connotation — and why word feelings matter as much as definitionsExplore semantic drift and how words shift meaning over timeLearn the power of verbs over adjectives, and how to “show, not tell”Practise using strong verbs, active voice, and parallelism to make your writing singAvoid “filtering” language and zombie nouns that weaken your proseExamine how culture, sound, and even name endings shape perception and narrative toneFrom the poetic to the punchy, you’ll come away from this session with practical, immediately usable tools to enhance your voice, tighten your prose, and leave a lasting impact on your reader.All language guides, word lists, and writing exercises are available at www.iain-mckinnon.com for continued reference and development.Whether you write fiction, memoir, or genre fiction, this workshop will help you write with clarity, confidence, and creativity.Module 1: Introduction to Creative Writing, Rules & PURPOSEModule 2: Metrics, Motivation & ProductivityModule 3: What is a Novel & GenreModule 4: PlotModule 5: CharacterModule 6: ThemeModule 7: Word ChoiceModule 8: Writing Scenes – SORCAModule 9: DialogueModule 10: World BuildingModule 11: Language BuildingModule 12: Narrative Positioning & Description over ExpositionModule 13: Concept MappingModule 14: Constraint and CreativityModule 15: Defamiliarization & NLPModule 16: Suspense, Tension, Hooks & Cliffhangers & LOCKModule 17: EditingModule 18: Drafting your Novel with ChatGPTModule 19: From Hook to Inbox: Blurbs, Synopses & Query Letters for NovelistsModule 20: Author Function – Social Media Guidehttp://www.iain-mckinnon.co.uk/creative-writing-course.htmlSecure your spot today and let's embark on this transformative writing course together!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/creative-writing-word-choice/100001993124503042
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: Little Picardy
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 9.98, max: 14.99, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Edinburgh
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Little Picardy
- **lat**: 55.9567332
- **long**: -3.1849336
- **full address**: Little Picardy, 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Creative Writing: Word Choice being held?
  - **A:** Creative Writing: Word Choice takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Little Picardy, 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Creative Writing: Word Choice?
  - **A:** Creative Writing: Word Choice is organized by Iain McKinnon.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Creative Writing: Word Choice is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Creative Writing: Word Choice sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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