Developing your writing

Inspiration, technical guidance and detailed feedback on your work; this workshop for writers with some experience is an opportunity to develop your writing and work towards publication (if desired) in a supportive critical environment.

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Key course information

Dates
13/01/12 - 23/03/12

Day(s)
Fri

Duration
11 weeks

Time
12:30 - 14:30

Fees
Full fee: £118
Senior fee: £67

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HW037

Availability
Available
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No concessionary fees are available as the limit has been reached.

This course has started

It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

Course outline

What is the course about?

Helping you improve your writing skills and sustain a commitment to your work.
Developing confidence in giving constructive criticism and using it to revise or edit your work.

What topics will we cover?

A reading schedule will be drawn up in the first class allowing you to read out twice in the term. Short impromptu readings are also possible.
This is a writing workshop and learning takes place chiefly by reading one’s work and listening to the work of others.
Your work will be read in class on a rota basis and discussed by the tutor and the group.
There will also be opportunities for general discussion.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Write more effectively and confidently in your chosen genre
- Respond to, and assess, pieces of writing with sensitivity
- Evaluate, develop, revise and edit your own work.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This workshop is for writers with some experience who may also be wanting to work towards publication. Typically students will have been to writing courses previously. Students should have work in progress.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

A reading schedule will be drawn up in the first class allowing you to read out twice in the term. Short impromptu readings are also possible.
There will be tutor and group discussion of students’ writing; general discussion of relevant topics and issues and practical creative assignments.

Outside class : The work is to extend your own body of writing in the light of feedback.

The Tutor
Christina Dunhill, poet and short story writer, editor of As Girls Could Boast - new poetry by women (Oscars Press, 1994), author of stories in Wild Hearts (Sheba 1991) and Sleeping Rough (Lime Tree, 1991 . Christina is also a psychodynamic counsellor in private practice. She taught on the MA in Creative Writing and Personal Development at the University of Sussex.

City lit reserves the right to change course tutors or venues from those advertised in this outline. In line with our refund policy we are unable to grant a refund on the grounds of a change of tutor/venue.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

You should bring paper and pens or pencils.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Weekly feedback from class members and the tutor will allow you to continue to develop your skills and to hone your fictional techniques.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

The City Lit runs several advanced fiction writing courses/workshops.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2652

humanities@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times:

During term-time Monday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30 and 17.30–18.30

Non term-time Monday 17.30–18.30 Thursday 12.30–13.30.

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
11/01/12 to 21/03/12	Wed	12:30 - 14:30	11 weeks	£118	£67	N/A	HW021	Full	» Select
13/01/12 to 23/03/12	Fri	12:30 - 14:30	11 weeks	£118	£67	N/A	HW037	Started	» Select
18/04/12 to 20/06/12	Wed	12:30 - 14:30	10 weeks	£108	£61	£29	HW051	Available	» Select
20/04/12 to 22/06/12	Fri	12:30 - 14:30	10 weeks	£108	£61	£29	HW038	Available	» Select
21/09/11 to 07/12/11	Wed	12:30 - 14:30	12 weeks	£129	£73	£35	HW050	Finished	» Select
23/09/11 to 09/12/11	Fri	12:30 - 14:30	12 weeks	£129	£73	£35	HW036	Finished	» Select