Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Short story writing : daytime

For all those who want to write short stories, learn exercises to stimulate new writing, and get practical advice, supportive feedback and criticism.

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Key course information

Dates
18/04/12 - 20/06/12

Day(s)
Wed

Duration
10 weeks

Time
10:15 - 12:15

Fees
Full fee: £108
Senior fee: £61
Concession: £29

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HW032

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?

humanities@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2652

Course outline

What is the course about?

Gaining confidence in your writing and reading of short fiction.

What topics will we cover?

A practical course to develop short story writing techniques - structure, dialogue, characterisation, themes and all aspects of the writers craft.

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

- Respond to and assess pieces of writing with sensitivity
- Identify and develop good writing habits
- Use short story writing skills with greater confidence
- Use your critical abilities (both towards your own and other students work) more.

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

Intermediate. Beginners are welcome, though some experience of writing and reading fiction is recommended.

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

Class room exercises, homework, discussion and sharing ideas in a supportive atmosphere. Receiving and giving positive criticism and feedback.

The Tutor
Mary Flanagan is an Irish-American writer living in London. Her three novels (Trust, Rose Reason and Adele) and two collections of short stories (Bad Girls and The Blue Woman) have been widely and well received and translated into eight languages.
Mary has taught creative writing at the University of East Anglia, Leicester University, Birkbeck University, The Arvon Foundation and the Skyros Centre in Greece. She has been a Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow at the University of Leicester. Her literary criticism and features have appeared in all major newspapers. She currently reviews for The Independent and is at work on another collection of short stories.

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?

None, except paper and pen.

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.

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?

There are several short story and fiction writing courses on offer at the City Lit.

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.