Writing and rewriting fairytales

Course

In London

£ 59 VAT inc.

Description

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Ever wanted to write your own fairytale? This writing workshop designed for those courageous enough to explore the timeless tropes of the fairytale genre and conjure up wicked ways of subverting them on the page.

The Tutor: Helen Cox holds an MA in Literature and Creative Writing from the University of York St John. She has been published widely in journalism, non fiction and had her first two novels published with HarperCollins. Helen also trained at the Institute of Education and has taught creative writing for several years. Her previous speaking engagements include guest lecturing at City University and The N21 Film Festival. She has also been invited to speak on numerous radio programmes including BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour.

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

- Understand the key tropes of the fairytale genre.
- Plot your own fairytale using approaches suggested by the tutor.
- Write the opening to your own fairytale.

Please bring writing materials.

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Subjects

  • Writing
  • University
  • Radio
  • Creative Writing

Course programme

- The tropes of the fairytale genre.
- Plotting your own fairytale.
- Subverting the fairytale genre.

Students will be taught through a mixture tutor presentation, class and pair discussion, group work, extract analysis and regular writing exercises throughout the day. 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 creative writing courses. For more information please browse the writing section on our website. 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

Writing and rewriting fairytales

£ 59 VAT inc.