Propaganda, Pacing, and Point of View: Writing Lessons from 1984

Bleak, prophetic, and chillingly precise—George Orwell’s 1984 is a masterclass in dystopian storytelling and political fiction. Through stark prose, oppressive worldbuilding, and relentless psychological tension, Orwell transforms abstract ideas about power, surveillance, and propaganda into an intimate human nightmare. Join us as we analyze how 1984 became one of the most influential and bestselling novels of all time by fusing high-concept ideas with deeply personal stakes—and what modern writers can learn from Orwell’s use of structure, language, and psychological realism to craft fiction that unsettles, endures, and demands to be remembered.

Question: what is a story that has changed your life?

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