Writing Courses

...This ten week short course aims to instruct aspiring new writers in aspects of playwriting. The course is designed for those people who have little or no experience in writing for the stage. The programme allows students to gain critical feedback from their tutor and classmates in a supportive... Learn about: Script Writing...

...—they're like air—yet writing compelling stories is requires work, craft, technique, and a hearty dose of bravery. The objectives of this course are to give...

...Discover what makes a great comedy sketch and how to create and present your own writing. Explore the structure, dynamic and devices at work in classic comedy before applying new techniques to your work. Study classic sketches from Monty Python, Mitchell and Webb, Fry and Laurie, The Catherine...

...This course is delivered over three consecutive weeks and during this time we will look at various aspects of crime writing with a view to... Learn about: Creative Writing...

... writing during the course of your programme will be productive, intellectually stimulating and highly creative... Learn about: Studying Writing, Creative Writing, Creative Writing Dissertation...

... language, who love stories and who love asking, "what if?" Writing Speculative Fiction is first and foremost a writing class. We will write a number...

... for Children. She currently writes articles about landscape, heritage and nature. Julie won the 2014 British Czech and Slovak creative writing prize for her personal essay about the Czech Poet and dissident Ivan Blatny. City Lit reserves the right to change course tutors from those advertised in this outline...

...Creative Writing A Level LocationCranford Avenue Course Overview Apply Now Creative Writing is an excellent choice for lovers of literature and the English language. The diverse and innovative nature of the content within Creative Writing will allow students to express themselves creatively... Learn about: Creative Writing, English Language...

...The purpose of this seminar is to expose the student to a number of different types of writing that one may encounter in a professional career. The class is an opportunity to write, review, rewrite and present a point of view both orally and in written form...

...This course will appeal to those interested in becoming professional writers as well as those who simply enjoy writing creatively (whether fiction or non-fiction) We believe the future of research lies in breaking down traditional barriers between academic disciplines so the bigger problems... Learn about: Creative Writing...

...A structured overview of the skills involved in writing for mid-grade children and Young Adult fiction. You will also gain an up-to-date knowledge of publishing for children. The Tutor: Andrew Weale is a poet and author of five picture books, including Nora: The Girl Who Ate and Ate and... Learn about: Writing for children...

...Students will gain confidence in their writing as they are taught: How to use the senses, figurative language and to correct grammar and punctuation... Learn about: Creative Writing...

...This course is aimed at students who are confident in the basics of business writing and wish to further enhance their understanding of the language, style and structure in a professional setting. (For CVs and covering letters, please see the 'Write your CV in a day' course) Please... Learn about: Business Writing, Creative Writing...

...This intermediate course is designed for passionate writers and readers who want to explore the art of writing short stories. You will gain confidence in your ability to produce short fiction through a combination of practical exercises, examination of technical issues including plot and character... Learn about: Story Writing...

...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... Learn about: Creative Writing...

... Who Ate and Ate and Ate, and the Red House Award winning Spooky Spooky House. He also lectures on picture book writing at Winchester University as part of the Children’s Writing MA, and mentors writers for the highly successful Golden Egg Academy. City Lit reserves the right to change course tutors... Learn about: Writing for children...

... of exercises, feedback, and interesting stuff"; "the open, friendly and supportive group"; "the warm, encouraging and nurturing environment"; "meeting people with writing in common"; "feeling my confidence grow... Learn about: Creative Writing, Confidence Training...

.... Group discussion, information from the tutor, opportunities to practice writing travel copy with feedback from the tutor and class. All writing...

...Creating and writing a script for a short film. The Tutor Sharmila Chauhan is a screenwriter, playwright and prose writer. Her plays include: The Husbands, which toured nationally and completed its run at London’s Soho Theatre (Kali and Pentabus Theatre), Born Again/Purnajanam (Kali Theatre, Jan...

... and create something new. We will analyse a selection of horror films from Frankenstein and The Mummy through to current politically-charged horror satires like Get Out and The Purge. Through discussion and writing exercises, we will explore where these stories come from, how they work, and how they often...