Creative Writing For Beginners
Course
In London
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Duration
10 Weeks
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Start date
Different dates available
Have you ever wanted to know how the elements of fiction work? What makes for compelling prose and what leaves readers out in the cold? This beginners' creative writing class is just the place to find out! Through in-class exercises, take-home assignments, readings, workshopping and plenty of constructive feedback, you will explore the basic elements that will set you on course for dusting off those unfinished short stories or that novel hidden away in your drawer...
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Subjects
- Creative Writing
- Writing
- Prose
- Editing
- Dialogue
- Structure
- Characterisation
- Book
- Paper
- Pencil
- Pen
Course programme
Have you ever wanted to know how the elements of fiction work? What makes for compelling prose and what leaves readers out in the cold? This beginners' creative writing class is just the place to find out!
Through in-class exercises, take-home assignments, readings, workshopping and plenty of constructive feedback, you will explore the basic elements that will set you on course for dusting off those unfinished short stories or that novel hidden away in your drawer. By the end of these ten weeks students will not only have some wonderful pieces of writing under their belts but also some practical guidance of how to get them published.
This course will enable students to flex their writing muscles, find their writing voices in a fun and supportive environment. This is the perfect class in which to dip your toe and test the writing waters.
Topics covered
- There will be discussions on technique, with particular emphasis on point of view, characterisation, dialogue, structure, and the process of editing
- The course has a strong workshop component, which will enable students to become comfortable with reading and sharing work
- Students will benefit from feedback from both the tutor and colleagues
This is an unmissable opportunity if you want to take the first steps towards writing compelling and successful fiction.
Entry requirements: None apart from an interest in developing creative writing skills and a very good command of the English language.
Level: Beginners
Please note: This course is for students aged 18 and older
Creative Writing For Beginners