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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Local history writing
Course Date: Sat 12 May 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetOn this inspiring new short course students will learn how to write local history books, booklets and features. Local history covers a broad spectrum of topics but writers in this area are often interested in penning volumes about their family, their home town, the street they live in, the places they love, know well or grew up in, from old buildings to parks, markets and beyond.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £44.00 -
Writing for fashion
Course Date: Sat 16 Jun 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFashion journalism is a writing skill that never goes out of style. This day workshop covers industry basics, from high street trends to high-end couture, and explores approaches to crafting articles for fashion blogs, glossy magazines and everything in between.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Biography writing
Course Date: Tue 17 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWhat makes a great biography? Learn to experiment with your own life writing as you uncover the techniques and methods of this exciting genre with a professional biographer.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £76.00 -
Advanced autobiographical writing
Course Date: Tue 17 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis workshop for experienced writers of autobiographical prose or poetry will provide you with support and in-depth feedback on your work. It is suitable for students who have an ongoing project. (There will be no class on 22 May.).Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £76.00 -
Nature writing
Course Date: Wed 18 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWhat greater muse could a writer ask for than the organic wonders of the planet that surrounds them? Learn how to capture the majesty of nature on the page with this exciting new course in creative non-fiction.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £48.00 -
Creative non-fiction
Course Date: Mon 16 Apr 2018 (and 1 other date)
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: £179.00Senior fee: £179.00Concession: £72.00 -
Writing a memoir (continuation)
Course Date: Wed 18 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetSome moments in our lives are so powerful they beg to be shared with the world. This continuation course guides students in developing a memoir project that will resonate and inspire.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £44.00