Ways into creative writing: an introduction

City Lit

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Description

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This course aims to introduce you to the skills needed to write creatively. You'lll be encouraged to think in a creative way and to experiment with language, in prose, fiction and poetry. You will gain a greater understanding of how language works and of the devices and techniques used by writers.
The course is not designed for those wishing to improve their writing skills such as grammar and punctuation.

The Tutor: Linda Quinn trained as an actress and worked as a performer and director for 15 years, during which time she started to write and edit scripts for performance. She has a Masters Degree in Creative Writing and is currently writing her first novel. Linda is a fully qualified teacher with an additional specialist English qualification.

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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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

- identify the characteristics of creative writing (as distinct from non-fiction)
- respond to, assess and discuss pieces of writing with sensitivity
- recognise some of your own writing skills
- recognise various techniques used by creative writers, such as imagery, point of view, first
person/third person narrative
- apply various writing techniques such as imagery and point of view in your own writing
- produce several pieces of writing - poems and/or short pieces of fiction
- take risks.

Paper (A4 writing pad) and pen/pencil. A folder for storing original work and handouts will be useful.

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Subjects

  • Creative Writing
  • IT
  • Screenwriting
  • University
  • Writing

Course programme

Class exercises are designed to bring out each student's individual voice, loosen the imagination, move away from preconceived ideas, and promote writing confidence. Students and the tutor respond to the work that individuals choose to read out in a supportive workshop atmosphere.

In-class exercises (writing games, writing against the clock etc.); out-of-class assignments; small group discussion; tutor-led discussion; workshop readings (of students writing) and critical discussion; class brainstorming; visualisation; block-breaking exercises. Writing tasks will also be set as homework. 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 offers a fantastic range of creative writing courses covering all genres and levels of ability. You can progress to Furthering your Creative Writing, where you'll continue to experiment with a range of forms. Or you can take a course in a particular medium, including novel and short story writing, screenwriting, playwriting, and creative non-fiction. To browse our full range of creative writing courses, visit All students are invited to join us at Late Lines, our regular performance night for City Lit writers. Students are also encouraged to submit their work 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. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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