A taste of creative writing

An opportunity to find out what creative writing is all about. If you sometimes want to express yourself on paper, but need help in getting started, why not come along and give this a try?

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Key course information

Dates
14/01/12

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
1 week

Time
10:30 - 17:30

Fees
Full fee: £45
Senior fee: £27
Concession: £13

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
HW074

Availability
This course has finished

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Experimenting with different forms of creative writing.
Trying out your writing skills in a supportive atmosphere.
Developing new ways of looking at creative writing.
Improving critical awareness of your own and others’ creative writing.

What topics will we cover?

Taster writing exercises designed to get you writing and stimulate the imagination.
Group discussion to follow, enabling the tutor and you to consider the writing and look at ways to develop it.
Time to take part in a longer structured exercise that will help you produce a whole story.
Feedback.

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

- Respond to and assess pieces of writing with sensitivity
- Demonstrate an understanding of what you may expect from creative writing classes
- Produce several short pieces of creative writing
- Use your critical awareness.

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

For those who have not tried creative writing classes before.
Basic written English skills required.

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

Writing exercises.
Group discussion.
Tutor input and feedback

The Tutor
Zoë Fairbairns' short stories have been broadcast on BBC Radio Four and have appeared in anthologies including Tales I Tell My Mother, Despatches from the Frontiers of the Female Mind and By the Light of the Silvery Moon. She has published stories in magazines such as Quality Women's Fiction, The Yellow Room and The Mechanics Institute Review. Her collection, How Do You Pronounce Nulliparous? is published by Five Leaves. She has taught creative writing at the Arvon Foundation, at Morley College, in schools, in prisons, and at a shelter for homeless people. She has run writing workshops at the University of Minnesota USA, Deakin University in Australia, and the University of Havana, Cuba. Her novels include Benefits, Stand We At Last, Here Today, Closing, Daddy's Girls and Other Names.

Her latest book, Write Short Stories And Get Them Published – Teach Yourself is published by Hodder Education.

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. (Please note this information only pertains to courses of greater than 6 hours).

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?

You may wish to join one of the Ways into Creative 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.

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