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Why this course?
This engaging workshop-based course is designed for experienced fiction writers who are serious about developing their craft and progressing a novel or short story collection. Whether your project is in its early stages or well underway, you’ll receive expert guidance and dedicated time to focus on your writing in a supportive and constructive environment.
Through a combination of tutor feedback, class discussion, and peer review, you’ll have the opportunity to share your work and gain valuable insights to help strengthen your project. The course explores all the key elements of successful fiction writing, including plotting, character development, structure, setting, dialogue, and more, helping you refine both your technical skills and creative vision.
Alongside practical writing exercises and workshops, you’ll receive advice on publishing opportunities and routes into the industry. Each participant will also benefit from an individual one-to-one session with the tutor, providing personalised feedback and guidance tailored to their project and writing goals.
Weekly assignments form an important part of the course, encouraging you to develop your skills, maintain momentum, and make meaningful progress on your work. Writers who actively engage with these tasks will gain the greatest benefit from the experience.
Ideal for committed fiction writers looking to take their work to the next level, this course offers the opportunity to develop your manuscript, receive expert critique, and become part of a community of like-minded writers dedicated to bringing their stories to life.
Class times: 19:00-21:00
Further information
This course is suitable for experienced writers and not suitable for beginners. Students must be aged 19+
- Develop and strengthen your own novel or short story collection.
- Create compelling plots with clear structure and momentum.
- Build believable, engaging characters.
- Use setting and location effectively to enhance your story.
- Write natural and purposeful dialogue.
- Understand the key elements of successful fiction writing.
- Give and receive constructive feedback in a workshop environment.
- Refine and edit your work based on tutor and peer critique.
- Explore routes to publication and understand the publishing process.
- Maintain progress on your writing through regular assignments and goal-setting.
Go on to further creative writing courses; Media courses at various levels, appropriate to the individual.
There is no formal assessment for our adult leisure courses, your work will be reviewed during each class by the tutor.
Your tutor will advise you during your first lesson about any equipment you may need for the remainder of the course.