Creative non-fiction
Life writing, travel writing, essays and autobiography: explore the many forms of creative non-fiction on our part-time courses. All our writing courses are taught by practicing writers.
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Autobiographical writing: getting started
Course Date: Mon 23 Jul 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWhether writing for self-discovery, testimony or to tell your story, learn how to get started and what's involved in autobiographical writing. Explore various resources from diaries to dreams, memories and fantasy.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Writing memoir: a taster
Course Date: Wed 25 Jul 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDo you have a personal story to tell that will move, delight, stir and inform readers? This short course guides students in planning and crafting a memoir.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing biography: a taster
Course Date: Sat 28 Jul 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWant to create a portrait with words? This day workshop will inspire you to experiment with your own life writing and explore approaches to the intriguing genre of biographical writing.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Autobiographical writing: capturing a summer
Course Date: Sat 4 Aug 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFor better or worse some summers stay with us forever, so why not preserve them on the page? This day workshop explores approaches to capturing your personal stand-out summer.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Advanced creative non-fiction: turning experience into art
Course Date: Tue 25 Sep 2018
Location on this date: FRA - Fashion Retail AcademyWeave the rich strands of your personal experience into an intricate story that will entertain and educate readers. Ideal if you've attended 'Creative non-fiction' or already have a specific project planned out.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £80.00 -
Autobiographical writing
Course Date: Tue 25 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWhether writing for self-discovery, testimony or to tell your story, learn how to make your work evocative and powerful. Explore various resources for autobiography, from diaries to dreams, memories and fantasy.Full fee: £369.00Senior fee: £369.00Concession: £148.00 -
Creative non-fiction
Course Date: Tue 25 Sep 2018 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore practical and imaginative approaches to creative non fiction, including travel writing, life writing and the essay. Analyse published work, produce your own pieces, and benefit from detailed feedback.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £80.00 -
Autobiographical writing: an introduction
Course Date: Tue 25 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis short course explores the basic elements of writing autobiography drawing on memories, diaries, photos, dreams and fantasies.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Journal inspiration: creative approaches to writing about your life
Course Date: Fri 28 Sep 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis inspiring, six week workshop, led by an experienced journaler, encourages students to explore a range of techniques and prompts in order to find an approach to life writing that suits them.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Memoir: an introduction
Course Date: Fri 28 Sep 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetSome moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This six week course will help you plan and craft a memoir that will resonate and inspire.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
Advanced autobiographical writing
Course Date: Fri 28 Sep 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA supportive workshop for more experienced writers of autobiography (including fictionalised work or poetry). Close attention to your work, exploration of techniques and discussion of relevant issues. Suitable for students who have an ongoing project and may have attended autobiographical writing courses.Full fee: £199.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £80.00 -
Creative non-fiction: a taster
Course Date: Sat 20 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis engaging one-day course will introduce the key features of creative non-fiction. Explore journalism, biography, travel writing and more, and take part in practical writing exercises.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Biography writing: an introduction
Course Date: Wed 31 Oct 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWhat makes a great biography? This introductory course, led by a professional biographer, covers the key techniques used in this exciting genre.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00 -
The art of letter writing
Course Date: Fri 23 Nov 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThere's more to the art of letter writing than talking about the weather. Regardless of whether or not you send your mail electronically or through traditional routes, this short course will help you write more inspiring correspondence to penfriends and loved ones.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Writing a memoir: an introduction
Course Date: Wed 27 Feb 2019 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetSome moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This six week course will help you plan and craft a memoir that will resonate and inspire.Full fee: £119.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £48.00