Creative Writing Short Courses
This Creative Writing short course is for writers of both prose and poetry. It takes a practical look at the craft of writing. Each week focuses on a particular topic, including characterisation, dialogue, imagery and narrative. Creative writing course class exercises, weekly writing assignments and analysis of published authors will develop your grasp of techniques and enable you to explore and improve your writing. You will be encouraged to listen to each other's work.
Course Information
| Start Date | Start Time | Duration | Cost | Course Code | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 6 October 2011 | 18:30 - 20:30 | 10 weekly classes | £220.00 | CE1203 | Apply Now |
| Thursday 19 January 2012 | 18:30 - 20:30 | 10 weekly classes | £220.00 | CE1203 | Apply Now |
| Thursday 26 April 2012 | 18:30 - 20:30 | 10 weekly classes | £220.00 | CE1203 | Apply Now |
Tutor Info
Sara Boyes (BA Hons, MA) has contributed poems to a number of anthologies including Images of Women and www.poetrypf.co.uk and has also produced three collections of poetry: Kite and Wild Flowers from Stride and Black Flame from Hearing Eye. For fourteen years she worked in community theatre, writing and acting in plays. She teaches creative writing courses at Birkbeck College and City University London.
English Requirements
Applicants of this creative writing course must be proficient in written and spoken English.
What will I learn?
- To identify the techniques involved in the craft of writing.
- To understand how these can be synthesised to form a complete work.
- To give, receive, apply and value constructive criticism.
- To produce a first draft.