Creative Writing Workshop

Course aim

A supportive, friendly group where you can gain confidence in saying what you want to say and learn how to develop your writing.

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

• No skills or experience needed
• This course is suitable for beginners and improvers

By the end of the course I should be able to:

• Plan and write a short story
• Plan and write a poem
• Plan and write a memoir piece
• Develop your ideas in writing
• Give and receive constructive feedback

How will I be taught?

• The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
• You will be expected to carry out a range of activities in your own time

What kind of feedback can I expect?

• You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
• You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
• You will be encouraged to consider other students work and give your opinions and suggestions

What else do I need to know?

• Bring pen and paper

Pre-course work, reading and information sources

• No pre reading is required but research on the subject on the internet or in the library may be helpful

What can I do next?

• Progress to another WEA course
• Progress to a course with another provider
• Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
• Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
• You could progress to Higher Education courses. Follow link to the PEARL website for information http://pearl.open.ac.uk/
• Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next