Writing and rewriting fairytales
Course
In London
Description
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Location
London
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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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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.
Additional information
Writing and rewriting fairytales
