Why Study This Course?
Do you have a story to tell? Join our writing community at RHACC and explore your life experiences through creative writing. In a supportive group of fellow writers, you’ll produce your own original material and receive professional feedback. This course is perfect for anyone wanting to explore their creativity and share their unique perspective.
You will:
Discuss, develop, and share your work in a safe and supportive environment.
Get feedback and advice from an award-winning published author.
Explore the different ways to publish your material.
This course covers:
? Building a portfolio — Develop a collection of your written work
? Engaging your reader — Learn techniques to captivate your audience
? Story structure — Understand how to structure a story, develop characters, describe scenery, and write dialogue
? The ethical issues arising from writing a memoir
? Finding ideas — Discover how to find inspiration in your life experiences
? Group dialogue — Engage in thought-provoking debates with peers and guest speakers
? Research techniques — Understand how to tackle research for your writing
? Publishing options — Understand the different ways to get published
You will:
Discuss, develop, and share your work in a safe and supportive environment.
Get feedback and advice from an award-winning published author.
Explore the different ways to publish your material.
Suitable for complete beginners and inexperienced writers.
Competence in spoken and written English.
Your progress will be assessed through one-to-one feedback in class and your own ongoing assessment of how you are meeting your goal. Feedback is designed to be supportive and tailored to your individual needs and aspirations. A natural next step is to explore our other Creative Writing courses.
Please bring something to write with, whether it's pencil and paper, a laptop, or an electronic notebook. We look forward to seeing you!