This course will help to develop and channel your writing ability, whether as a hobby or for publication. The emphasis is on individual development. All forms are included, notably short stories, novels, plays, feature articles, writing poetry and autobiography and memoirs. You will be invited to read your work and have feedback in a constructive and friendly setting. We will have discussions on many aspects, such as shaping short stories, creating characters and using description. There will also be short writing projects in class. Beginners are welcome.
Course aim
The aim is to help develop and channel your writing ability, whether as a hobby or for publication with discussion of many aspects of writing, projects and readings of your work in a constructive and friendly setting. Beginners are welcome.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners and improvers
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- show development of writing ability
- write in a chosen form or forms
- progress ability to assess your own work
- know how to present your work for publication, if desired
- n/a
What else do I need to know?
The only qualification is an interest in developing and enjoying creative writing skills. Work in progress can be brought to the first meeting but is not essential.
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