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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?
» Save to wishlistDate: 17 Apr 10
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A supportive but rigorous workshop for those with substantial experience in novel and short story writing. High level of writing skills required.
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Explore various resources for autobiography, such as dreams, fantasies, memories, diaries and photos. Whether you are writing for self-discovery, testimony or to tell your story, you'll learn how to make your writing evocative and powerful. Term 1 ends on 8th December and term 2 starts on 12th January.
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Explore techniques for transforming personal experience into fiction, realistic or fantastical. We will also discuss some of the issues around using autobiographical material in fiction.
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A continuous workshop for experienced, but not necessarily published, writers of short stories and novels.
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For beginners and improvers, a chance to develop skills and techniques that will help you make your fictional characters convincing. We will look at archetypes, stereotypes, flat and round characters, motivation and character-driven plotting.
» Save to wishlistDate: 20 Mar 10
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Develop your skills in crime writing: character, plot, dialogue, pacing and atmosphere. Look at what works. Writing exercises to stimulate, feedback on your work and encouragement to continue.
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Inspiration, technical guidance and detailed feedback on your work; this workshop for writers with some experience is an opportunity to develop your writing and work towards publication (if desired) in a supportive critical environment.
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Through creative games with writing and imagination, escape the constraints of the logical mind. Give yourself permission to play and generate raw material for your art.
» Save to wishlistDate: 25 Apr 10
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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.
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