Furthering your creative writing

Ideal if you have completed a 'Ways into creative writing' course or two and would like to develop your writing voice while exploring the different genres.

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Key course information

Dates
14/01/12 - 24/03/12

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
11 weeks

Time
11:00 - 13:00

Fees
Full fee: £124
Senior fee: £76
Concession: £37

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HW066

Availability
Available
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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?

The course is for people who have already started writing creatively – through a Ways into Creative Writing course
for example – and wish to continue working on the skills needed. You will experiment with language and genres
through guided exercises and set writing tasks.

What topics will we cover?

How to get started on a new piece; writing in different genres – poetry and prose; changing point of view and voice;
editing one’s work; stylistic devices used by writers.

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

- respond to and assess pieces of writing with sensitivity
- recognise various devices and techniques used by writers, such as imagery, point of view, etc
- apply these devices to your own writing
- revise and edit your work.

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

This course is not designed for beginners. Ideally you will have attended a Ways into Creative Writing course or two
but do not wish to select a specific type of writing – such as short fiction, poetry or drama – as yet.

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

Through tutor-led discussions, individual and group tasks, readings of published work to illustrate various points,
workshopping, receiving feedback on own writing.

The Tutor
Courttia Newland published his first novel, The Scholar, in 1997. Further critically acclaimed work includes Society
Within (1999) and Snakeskin (2002). He is co-editor of IC3: The Penguin Book of New Black Writing in Britain (2000)
and has short stories featured in many anthologies. His latest books are The Dying Wish, and a collection of stories, Music For the Off-Key (2006). A new short story collection, A Book of Blues, was published in March 2011.

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?

Writing materials.

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. Through peer and tutor feedback.

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?

A range of more specific courses are on offer, from Poetry Writing to Screenwriting and Fiction Writing.

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
13/01/12 to 23/03/12	Fri	15:45 - 17:45	11 weeks	£118	£67	N/A	HW282	Started	» Select
14/01/12 to 24/03/12	Sat	11:00 - 13:00	11 weeks	£124	£76	£37	HW066	Started	» Select
21/04/12 to 23/06/12	Sat	11:00 - 13:00	10 weeks	£113	£69	£34	HW067	Available	» Select
01/10/11 to 17/12/11	Sat	11:00 - 13:00	12 weeks	£136	£83	£41	HW065	Finished	» Select