The craft of redrafting

Course

In London

£ 59 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This is a taster workshop aimed at students who have already completed a first draft of their novel and are ready to re-draft their work. By the end of the day you'll have redrafted the first chapter of your book using essential proofing and editing skills taught and modeled by the tutor.The TutorCourttia Newland is the author of seven works of fiction. He has been nominated for the Impac Dublin Literary Award, The Frank O’ Conner award, The CWA Dagger in the Library Award, and The Theatre 503 Award for playwriting as well as numerous others. His short stories have appeared in many anthologies and broadcast on Radio 4. He is associate lecturer in creative writing at the University of Westminster.City Lit reserves the right to change course tutors from those advertised in this outline. In line with our refund policy we are unable to grant a refund on the grounds of a change of tutor.

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Location

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- Redraft the first chapter of your novel.- Devise strategies to apply the skills you've learnt to the rest of your story.

Writing materials. You will need to bring the first chapter of your novel.

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Subjects

  • Writing

Course programme

- Effectively introducing characters
- Effectively establishing setting
- Considerations of genre
- Line edits and language.
- How to apply redrafting skills to the remainder of your book.


A mix of workshops, group work, pair work, excerpt analysis and formal instruction from the tutor.

All writing courses at City Lit will involve an element of workshop. This means that students will produce work which will be discussed in an open and constructive environment with the tutor and other students. The college operates a policy of constructive criticism, and all feedback on another student’s work by the tutor and other students should be delivered in that spirit.

For classes longer than one day, regular reading and writing exercises will be set for completion at home to set deadlines.

Additional information


City Lit offer a range of courses for aspiring authors. Browse the writing section of our website to find the perfect course for you.

All students are invited to join us at City Lit Talks Back, our monthly performance night for City Lit writers. Everyone is welcome, admission is free and there's no need to book in advance. Students are also encouraged to submit to Between the Lines, our annual anthology of creative writing. For the latest news, courses and events, stay in touch with the Department on Facebook and Twitter.

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The craft of redrafting

£ 59 VAT inc.