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WRITING A NOVEL |
2 linked modules with Rod Duncan
(book either or both of these modules depending on your experience. They come together to form a complete course.)
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0806 |
Starting to Write a Novel |
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5 sessions from 12th January 19.00-21.00 |
£50 |
We will look at published novels and identify a range of genres. Through group and individual work, you will discover how plot works in a novel, will create characters and begin to identify how to use character in fiction, and will start to write dialogue and recognise some of its uses in novel writing. These sessions will include discussion, handouts, worksheets, short writing exercises and shared feedback. |
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0807 |
Develop Your Novel |
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6 sessions from 23rd February 19.00-21.00 |
£60 |
This more advanced course will further develop your knowledge and skills, and you will be encouraged to start writing your own novel. The course will offer a mix of structured learning and interactive workshop sessions. These are designed to support you in building writing skills and in offering and receiving feedback on work-in-progress, rewriting and editing. There will be advice on preparing for publication. |
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TUESDAY COURSES |
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WRITING BOOKS FOR CHILDREN |
2 linked modules with Debbie White
(book either or both of these modules depending on your experience. They come together to form a complete course.)
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0810 |
Introduction to Writing for Children |
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5 sessions from 13th January 19.00-21.00 |
£50 |
Are you passionate about children’s books? This useful first module is suitable for beginners or those who have already started writing but would like advice, support and encouragement. There will be a brief outline of the history of children’s publishing and a resume of the state of the market today. Then we will look at some key children’s books and ask ourselves why they are successful and what can we learn from them. We will look at practicalities – how they are formatted, how many pages. (You will be asked to read some books for homework and discuss them.) There will be short written exercises in creating character, plot and vivid description. |
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0811 |
Develop Your Book for Children |
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6 sessions from 24th February 19.00-21.00 |
£60 |
This module will give students the chance to develop their own book, with more classroom exercises and lots of encouragement to read and write in the genre at home. You will be able to ‘workshop’ your own texts for feedback in a supportive atmosphere. There will be a session on how to prepare your manuscript for publication and approach publishers and agents. |
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WEDNESDAY COURSES |
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POETRY ART AND CRAFT with John Gallas, and a last performance poetry module with Jean Binta Breeze |
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5 inspiring linked modules over 6 months for new and emerging poets, taking poetry into new and imaginative places, looking at poetry publishing and at finding creative alternatives to publishing. Book all five modules to form a complete course, starting if you are new to poetry with our free taster session on 17th September, or simply pick-and-mix. |
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0815 |
Finding New Directions for Poetry |
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5 sessions from 14th January 19.00-21.00 |
£50 |
Join John again to experiment in finding ever new and imaginative directions for poetry and ways of presenting it. There will be an opportunity for the group to develop their own poetry performance/happening/exhibition and to showcase this. |
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0816 |
Creating Performance Poetry |
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6 sessions from 25th February 19.00-21.00 |
£60 |
Recognised worldwide as a pioneering ‘dub’ poet, Jean will share with group members her considerable skills in creating poetry especially for stage performance. You will learn to invent this different genre of poetry, note it down, and strut your stuff confidently to an audience, moving them to laughter and to tears. You will learn how to support your words with the drama skills needed for delivery in a theatrical setting. The course will include an opportunity for performance. |
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THURSDAY COURSES |
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0819 |
Advanced Short Story Writing |
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10 sessions from 15th January 19.00-21.00 |
£100 |
(No meeting on 19th Feb – halfterm)
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Many authors and academics see the short story as the pinnacle of fiction writing. We will explore in-depth this demanding and rewarding narrative form through class exercises, discussion, homework and workshops, analysing some of the past and present masters of the short story and your own work. We will look at characterisation, structure, theme and genre and will explore commercial aspects, markets (home and abroad) as well as writing for competitions.
You will be asked to produce in the first half of the term an original short story of 1,000 words on which you will receive constructive criticism. In the second half of the term, we will focus on a few competitions and markets for you to target with your own work. This will be through group discussion, class readings of your work and homework. We shall also look at editing and preparing work for submission. There will be one-to-ones and by week 9 you will be encouraged to submit a completed story ready for submission to a market or as an entry in a competition for final comments and suggestions. |
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SATURDAY COURSES |
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Writers’ Manuscript Clinics with Rod Duncan, Stephen Loveless, Bead Roberts |
10.00-12.00 |
0820 autumn term full course £120 |
0821 spring term full course £100 |
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Especially for those who are doing some writing and seeking feedback on their work. The fee for the full 12-week autumn term is £120, and for the full 10-week spring term is £100. It is possible to book for a reduced number of sessions, but dates must be selected in advance and no subsequent changes will be possible. If you wish to take up this option, please ring or email Val Moore to discuss available dates. |
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These manuscript clinic sessions are ideal for students who have started a piece of writing on a previous course and wish to take it further. The core activity is sharing manuscripts-in-progress with the group and the tutor, then offering and receiving peer feedback in a friendly, supportive environment. Sessions have a clear practical focus on bringing work up to professional standards, and are packed with useful tips and advice. |
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Autumn term dates: 20,27 Sept; 4,11,18 Oct; 1,8,15,22,29 Nov; 6.13 Dec.
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| Spring term dates: 17,24,31 Jan; 7,14,28 Feb; 7,14,21,28 Mar. |
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