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Before you get stuck into the hard slog of a long-term writing project, it makes sense to establish that your original idea has all the right ingredients. These workshops are designed to help you to do that.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 10 Apr 13 - 12 Jun 13
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Explore the leading genres of creative non-fiction such as travel writing, life-writing, the essay, historical writing and writing that crosses all the barriers of genre, and produce your own.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 9 Apr 13 - 18 Jun 13
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Explore your voice in this structured approach to fiction, covering the principles of short fiction and novels. Practise the elements of fiction and work towards a completed piece.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 8 Apr 13 - 24 Jun 13
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Ideal if you have completed a 'Ways into creative writing' course or two and would like to develop your writing voice while exploring different genres.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 13 Apr 13 - 22 Jun 13
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Continue to learn the basics of writing drama through scenes written in class: dialogue, character, structure, story and performance. Though this course is a continuation of the previous term, new students with some playwriting experience are welcome to join, space allowing.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 11 Apr 13 - 20 Jun 13
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Continue to learn the basics of writing drama through scenes written in class: dialogue, character, structure, story and performance. Though this course is a continuation of the previous term, new students with some playwriting experience are welcome to join, space allowing.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 11 Apr 13 - 20 Jun 13
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An introduction to the skills and techniques necessary to write a screenplay. Includes writing exercises, readings and screenings, with the aim of completing a 10 minute short and a feature film outline.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 11 Apr 13 - 20 Jun 13
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Ideal if you want to write short stories. Practical advice, exercises to stimulate new writing, supportive feedback and criticism.
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An online course designed to introduce you to the techniques of good short story writing and to help you complete a short story over ten weeks. As the course is taught entirely online, you will need to access a computer and to be familiar with using the internet. It is essential to read the course outline before enrolling. Enrolment for this course will close 1 week prior to the course start date.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 15 Apr 13 - 21 Jun 13
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An introduction to the skills of short story writing. You'll learn strategies for creating or finding short stories, and narrating them - how to start, how to keep going, how to finish, and how to keep stories short without sacrificing essentials.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 10 Apr 13 - 19 Jun 13
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