# Event Details - **Event Name**: Creative Writing: Writing Scenes – Master the SORCA Method - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Unlock the secret to powerful scene writing with SORCA – a dynamic, step-by-step framework that brings your story to life with impact.About this EventModule 8: Writing Scenes – SORCAGreat storytelling doesn’t just happen — it’s built scene by scene.In this immersive and practical workshop, Iain McKinnon introduces you to SORCA, a powerful framework for crafting compelling scenes with structure, depth, and emotional resonance.Whether you're writing fiction, memoir, or screenplay, this session breaks down the core elements every scene needs — from atmosphere and action to character response and consequence. Using the SORCA method (Setting, Obstacle, Reaction, Consequence, Aftermath), you’ll learn how to write scenes that don’t just describe events, but drive story and transformation.You’ll examine how great scenes balance tension, movement, emotion, and purpose — and how even the quietest moments can carry dramatic weight when built with intention.This workshop blends craft insights with guided exercises, giving you practical tools to elevate your storytelling immediately.In This Workshop, You’ll:Explore how to build immersive settings using the five sensory anchors of place, mood, and character perspectiveLearn to introduce obstacles and tension using the CRASH model: Conflict, Resistance, Antagonism, Stakes, and Heightened TensionDevelop deeper characters through the DART model: Decision, Action, Reflection, and TransformationUnderstand the emotional and narrative consequences of a scene, and how to embed them meaningfullyCraft satisfying endings using the CAST method: Connect, Advance, Seed, and Tease — keeping readers hooked and the story movingAnalyse a sample noir scene using SORCA in action, and practise applying the model to your own workFrom dynamic action to introspective moments, SORCA helps you write scenes that matter — scenes with tension, texture, and a reason to turn the page.Resources & Continued LearningAll scene frameworks, examples, and writing exercises are available at: This session can be attended as a standalone workshop or as part of the full modular creative writing course. No prior modules are required.Part of the Modular Creative Writing Course: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-writing-scenes-master-the-sorca-method/100001993124633432 - **Event Categories**: workshops, storytelling, 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 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Creative Writing: Writing Scenes – Master the SORCA Method - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/625011ca38e8c65fb0fc1608db87663c891b1b93ca4bcdc82aa95e170bb63f77-rimg-w1200-h800-dc151008-gmir.jpg?v=1783361235 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Creative Writing: Writing Scenes - Master the SORCA Method being held? - **A:** Creative Writing: Writing Scenes - Master the SORCA Method takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Little Picardy, 18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Creative Writing: Writing Scenes - Master the SORCA Method? - **A:** Creative Writing: Writing Scenes - Master the SORCA Method is organized by Iain McKinnon. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Creative Writing: Writing Scenes - Master the SORCA Method 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. 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