Creative Writing – An Introduction

This course is for anyone with the desire to express their creativity through writing. Through teaching, discussion and practice you will gain an understanding of what is required to create your own work. You will:

• Learn the many tools and techniques to give voice to your thoughts

• Examine different genres and methods of writing

• Learn about subtleties of fiction writing including romantic, mystery, science fiction, gothic and horror

• Examine poetry and acquire the basic skills to create your own work

• Gain cofidence in your own abilities

Individual attention will be given as well as group activity.

Materials – Simple writing equipment including a notebook or pad for each session

Handouts will be given via email