Matt Kendrick
Writer | Editor | Teacher
The Backwards Gaze
Generative workshop
The emotional burden of the past - microfiction that builds itself around a character reflecting on prior events.
Date(s)
Thursday 28th May 2026 (19:00-20:00 BST)
What we'll cover
The ABDCE structure
Tipping points
The forward leap
Future wisdom
What to expect
A mix of readings, quick analysis, and writing prompts.
Write two new pieces of microfiction.
Facilitated through
Google Meet
Price
£10 (or £50 for full series)
Free places
There are five free places available for low income writers who wouldn't otherwise be able to attend. These will be allocated via a lottery system.
Additional information
Closed captions will be available during the workshop.
Following the workshop, participants will have access to a recorded version as well as a summary of the workshop content in PDF form.
Workshop tutor
Matt Kendrick is a writer, editor and teacher based in the East Midlands, UK. His short fiction has appeared in various journals, and has been included on the Biffy 50 list for 2019-20, in Best Microfiction 2021, Best Small Fictions 2022 and the Wigleaf Top 50 2022.
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A recorded version won't be available for this workshop
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