Beginning Creative Writing

Course Summary

EVERY GOOD STORY BEGINS SOMEWHERE

A fun and informative course suited to people interested in writing but are unsure how to get started. In a relaxed and encouraging environment, you’ll talk, workshop and complete exercises with like-minded people, gaining the confidence and ability to express yourself through words. This course has a focus on generic writing skills without focusing on any one particular genre. Those skills can then be applied to a range of styles, from poetry and short stories to personal narratives, while having lots of fun along the way.

Beginning Creative Writing Course Content

• Finding Inspiration
• Character voice, creation and development
• Settings, description, atmosphere and mood.
• Plotting and structure.
• Dialogue, point of view
• Rewriting and editing
• Recognizing and avoiding clichés
• Showing not telling

Each class includes workshopping, exercises and homework, aimed at developing each student’s individual writing style.

What to bring

Please bring a pen and paper to each session.

Who is this course for?

Anyone with an interest in creative writing – particularly those unsure about adhering to a certain style or genre.