Masterclasses

A piece of literature is not just a story -it is a voice that unfolds over time. But who is speaking? And how does that voice emerge, shift, or resist? How is it influenced by gender, by what is allowed to be said, and by what remains unspeakable ?

With Glykeria Patramani, we will follow the journey of an idea from the page to the big screen, explore the power of words to generate images, discuss co-creation in the art of filmmaking, and seek inspiration from unexpected sources.

What are “restrictive thoughts”? How are they formed? Guided by the work of Julia Cameron and grounded in Carl Jung’s Shadow Theory, this Masterclass explores how creative writing can function as a tool for identifying, deconstructing, and reframing internal narratives that shape women’s voice, self-image, and expression.

Paraphrasing the well-known title by Raymond Carver (What we mean when we talk about love), writer Amanda Michalopoulou will take us on a headlong journey through the vast territories of the novel: ascents and descents of plot, lakes of condensed meaning, dried-up swamps of inspiration, and stormy seas where heroes and heroines swim-or simply float. Wear comfortable clothes where you can hide overflowing ideas, and bring plenty of questions.

What is a short story, what is it not, and how much does the definition really matter? Starting from both classic and unconventional examples, and through hands-on exercises, we will explore the architecture of a short story and examine how it can be blown apart, while keeping its core intact.