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

Cost: £149. Limited spaces available.

A £25 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place.

Class dates:

• Friday 3rd May, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
• Friday 10th May, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
• Friday 17th May, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
• Friday 24th May,10.30 am – 12.30 pm
• No class on Friday 31st May
• Friday 7th June, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
• Friday 14th June, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm