Are you passionate about storytelling and eager to explore the world of creative writing?
This course is for students who would like to learn about different types of writing and develop your creative skills. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to refine your existing talents, this 10-week course will guide you through key techniques and styles, giving you the tools to express your ideas with clarity and creativity.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
On this Introduction to Creative Writing course, you will explore the following topics:
Sensory Writing
‘Show, don’t tell’ and figurative language
Building a Plot (Short Story Writing)
Narrative Voice
Character Development
Poetry and ‘The Ode Less Travelled’
Poetry and the Spoken Word
Flash Fiction
Screenwriting
Portfolio Completion
As part of this course, you will also have the opportunity to meet with a published author in an online Q&A session via zoom.
Furthermore, on completion of the programme, an anthology will be produced. This will showcase a representative collection of different work produced by students throughout the course.
HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?
This short course will be taught in a classroom environment, where you will follow a friendly, experienced tutor through a series of creative writing topics.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
There is no formal assessment on this course but you will be encouraged by the tutor to keep a portfolio of handouts, notes, key writings and examples of your work to show the progress you have made.
HOW MUCH WILL THIS COURSE COST?
The cost of this course is £120.
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
Once you have mastered the basics, you will be able to use your new skills to write personal stories, blogs and articles.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?
Learners who have already completed the course and who wish to return:
You will be given the opportunity to make an immediate choice about your chosen area of interest and to move straight in to working on your own.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
There are no formal entry requirements for this inclusive course, just a keen interest in creative writing.
