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Write a short story in a weekend

Your chance to write a whole story in a weekend. Using a series of open exercises you will be encouraged to write in new ways, find connections and turning points, and tap into your imagination.

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Key course information

Dates
26/05/12 - 27/05/12

Day(s)
Sat-Sun

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £74
Senior fee: £45
Concession: £22

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HW085

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?

Drafting a story from beginning to end
Improving your critical understanding of what makes a short story.

What topics will we cover?

How to begin a story
Finding characters
Exploring structure and turning points, contrast and conflict
Establishing mood, themes
Being imaginative with language and symbols
Finding endings, setting up epiphanies, twists, denouements.

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

- respond to and assess pieces of writing with sensitivity
- complete a first draft of a short story.

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

All levels.

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

Examples
Writing exercises designed to produce key components of a story
Feedback and other critical comments to individual students

The Tutor
Linda Leatherbarrow's short stories are published in her collection 'Essential Kit' (The Maia Press) 2004. She is three times 1st prize winner of the London Writers' Competition and has also won a Bridport Prize and an Asham Award. Her work has been widely published in magazines and anthologies and broadcast on BBC Radio 4.

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?

Paper and pens only.

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. Ongoing feedback from the tutor during the weekend.

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 Short Story Writing courses both in the daytime and the evening. There are also a number of fiction writing courses on offer.

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
10/03/12 to 11/03/12	Sat-Sun	10:30 - 16:30	1 weeks	£74	£45	N/A	HW082	Full	» Select
26/05/12 to 27/05/12	Sat-Sun	10:30 - 16:30	1 weeks	£74	£45	£22	HW085	Available	» Select
12/11/11 to 13/11/11	Sat-Sun	10:30 - 16:30	1 weeks	£74	£45	£22	HW108	Finished	» Select