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Creative Writing for Improvers

Wed 6 Nov 2024, 7:30 pm - Wed 11 Dec 2024, 9:30 pm

Laptop Writing
Wednesday 6 Nov - Wednesday 11 Dec, 2024 7:30pm - 9:30pm

This course is for those with some basic knowledge and experience in creative writing who wish to continue to develop their skills in a supportive environment. It will focus on writing prose and the techniques used to write articles, short stories, novellas, and novels.
• Develop your skills in the fundamentals of writing effective stories (including plot, character, setting, dialogue, tense, and point of view).
• In addition to constructive advice from the tutor, you will share your work with the group, giving and receiving feedback from other writers.
• You will learn about the practicalities of preparing your writing for publication, including the different routes and media.
• This course will help you develop confidence with your writing and make your stories come to life.

Event Information

Price: £90

Course Weeks: 6

Room: Garden Room

Campaign: Autumn Term 2024

Customer Information: Bring pen & paper and/or a laptop.

Your Tutor

Name: Paul Walker

Bio: Paul has had a varied career in several universities and running his own business. He had a number of academic works published but had never tried his hand at creative writing until he retired from full-time work and enrolled on a course at The Settlement. He has had four books published so far with thousands of reviews on Amazon. He runs an online writers’ group and has given a number of one-off presentations and lectures.

Now, Paul shares his experience in a course aimed at assisting those who may have tried their hand at creative writing and decided to continue with a view to progressing their work.

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Details

Start:
Wed 6 Nov 2024, 7:30 pm
End:
Wed 11 Dec 2024, 9:30 pm
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