Creative Writing: Sense of Place: Showing & Telling (Friday)
Course details
Course code
Q00014009Course date
Number of classes
6 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Catherine HumphrisFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
OnlineLevel of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
This course is for adults, and is suited to those with some experience of creative writing – prose, poetry, family history or memoir. Regular optional homework tasks will help us to establish an effective writing routine, and promote the building of a portfolio of writing. The tutor will share aspects of theory, and set writing tasks that are intended to help inspire rough drafts for developing in your own time. The focus will be on prose forms, particularly short story and flash fiction, but experiments with style are encouraged. The emphasis is on enjoyment, and finding your own style in a friendly and positive group environment. Each session will include at least one link to a current submission opportunity for short prose, and the group will be encouraged to share advice and concerns about submitting work.
The group are encouraged to share their (optional) homework task writing on Canvas, and to take an active part in giving and receiving feedback, as they become comfortable with the principles. We work on the basis of constructive feedback which takes into account the confidence of the writer and builds on each individual voice.
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