Starting Creative Writing

When & Where

26 April 2022 - 5 July 2022 ( 15 hours, 10 weeks )
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Suitable For

19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

Quick Facts

Availability Late starts accepted
Tutor Lana Citron
Course Code W21HMSA15D

What you will learn

For new creative writers or those looking for a way to focus their writing activity and get new ideas. You will consider all aspects of writing fiction and poetry. You will be encouraged to develop your individual writing voice and to read your work in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. New students are welcome to join at the beginning of any term.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Produce a range of written work in response to writing exercises
Write clear and vivid description using the five senses
Understand how plot works and use it effectively in your story writing
Evaluate and discuss a piece of writing with sensitivity
Recognise your own writing capabilities and draw strength and confidence from these
Understand some of the key features of poetry (e.g. rhyme, image, line breaks)

Cost

Full fee

£115

Concession fee

£85

Class format and activities

Practical writing exercises designed to develop the imagination and promote confidence. Group discussion of published work. Group discussion of each other’s work in a supportive workshop atmosphere. You will receive advice and guidance from the tutor on all aspects of writing, and help with individual writing problems.

Entry requirements

Level 2 in written English, but enthusiasm and the desire to write are equally important.

What you need to know before you enrol

No.

What you need

Something to write with, something to write on.

What you can do next

A more advanced writing course at Morley, such as Creative Writing, Short Story Writing, Screenwriting, etc. Accredited courses at another college, or at a university.