Creative Writing

Course code: M16E122
Type: Short Courses
Subject area: Adult Short Courses
Location: Gateway Adult Education Centre
FE Tuition - £122.00

About the course

In this course you will be writing from memory to create your writer’s voice. We will explore character development, setting the scene and using dialogue. We will use a range of literary techniques to increase confidence in creative writing.

Level: All levels are welcome

Why choose us

Shropshire Community Learning has an excellent reputation for delivering enjoyable, informative, and interesting community learning courses. These enable students to develop or enhance their skills, leading to better job prospects, finding new friends and improving their self-confidence and self-esteem.

Key facts

By the end of the course, you can expect to be able to do the following:

· Begin to develop your unique writing voice

· Explore what kind of writing interests you

· Consider and discuss how other writers express their ideas

· Learn about some of the ways you might publish your work

You will need:

A notebook and writing pad, a pen or pencil that feels comfortable to work with.

The Tutor will supply:

Spare paper and pens, extracts from published writers, writing prompts

About the Tutor:

Kate Long is the author of eight novels, including Sunday Times number one bestseller The Bad Mother’s Handbook. Herdomestic comedy-drama has been adapted for radio and television, and she has written for national newspapers andmagazines such as The Telegraph, The Independent, BBC Wildlife, Best and Good Housekeeping.