Why Study This Course?
Do you dream of writing but don’t know where to start? This course is designed to help you unlock your creative potential. You’ll discover your ability to write fluently and confidently, start writing regularly, and overcome any barriers holding you back. This course is perfect for complete beginners and will give you the tools and confidence to express yourself through writing.
You will:
Share your learning and experiences with fellow writers.
Learn together in a safe and supportive environment.
Get feedback and advice from an award-winning published author.
This course covers:
Building a portfolio — Develop a collection of your writing
Engaging your reader — Learn techniques to captivate your audience
Story structure — Understand how to structure a story, develop characters, describe scenery, and write dialogue
Finding ideas — Discover where to look for inspiration
Research techniques — Understand how to tackle research effectively
Publishing options — Explore different ways to get your work published
You will:
Share your learning and experiences with fellow writers.
Learn together in a safe and supportive environment.
Get feedback and advice from an award-winning published author.
Suitable for complete beginners and inexperienced writers.
Competence in spoken and written English.
You'll complete a short, simple writing exercise in the first class as a basis for discussion. This isn't formally assessed, but helps the tutor to understand your goals. We encourage you to share your progress with the tutor throughout the course. The natural progression is to our other Creative Writing courses, which are aimed at more experienced and confident writers.
Please bring something to write with, whether it's pencil and paper, a laptop, an electronic notebook, or even your phone. Each session deals with a key aspect of writing, such as describing a character, writing a plot, writing dialogue, or describing a scene.