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Event Series:
Fiction-writing course
Fiction-writing course
20th May 2022 @ 10:30 - 12:30
£179
Who this course is for
- People who have completed the ‘Introduction to Creative Writing’ course and want to learn more
- People who have some writing experience and want to improve and develop their existing skills
- People who want to write or who are working on a novel and would like guidance and support
What the course will cover
- Getting started: Finding that brilliant idea, considering genres, how to research and writing strong beginnings
- Structure, planning and plotting
- Place and setting
- Character, voice and viewpoint
- The ‘flabby middle’: how to keep going and keep it interesting
- The end: Finishing, editing and revising. Motivation and making it as good as possible
- The publishing process. Writing a synopsis and pitching to agents or exploring other avenues
Objectives
- To give you a more in-depth knowledge of writing fiction including how to come up with an idea, plotting and structure, creating authentic, believable characters and developing your voice
- To guide and support you while you write either a short story or work on your novel
- To bring you confidence as writers in a supportive and encouraging group environment
- To enable you to plan or work on an existing novel or produce a piece of writing of approximately 2000 words for group critique during weeks five and six
Cost: £ 179. Limited spaces available. A £ 40 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place. Please e-mail annielyons.writingcourses@
Testimonials from previous course participants:
‘I’ve discover an absolute love for writing; this course has been so enjoyable. Thank you!’
Jenny Beattie
This is the second of Annie’s courses I have done and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Again, she has given me the tools and the confidence to write!’
Marianne Mills
‘Annie created a warm, supportive class with really useful lessons and feedback that kick-started my creativity.’
Danielle Woodward
