Creative Non-Fiction Courses - Online
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- Biography writing: an introduction
Course start date: Wed 27 Oct 2021Location on this date: Online
What makes a great biography? This introductory course, led by a professional biographer, covers the key techniques used in this exciting genre.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £52.00 - Creative non-fiction: an introductionCourse start date: Wed 27 Oct 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
This short introductory course explore the core elements of creative non-fiction across genres such as travel writing, the personal essay and life writing. On this course you will start to produce your own works of creative non-fiction.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £52.00 - Creative non-fiction: a tasterCourse start date: Fri 29 Oct 2021 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
This engaging taster course will introduce the key features of creative non-fiction. Explore narratives such as memoir and the non-fiction novel. You'll also get the chance to take part in practical writing exercises.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £28.00 - Writing a memoir (continuation)Course start date: Fri 5 Nov 2021 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Some 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £52.00 - Micro-memoir: a tasterCourse start date: Fri 19 Nov 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
A life is measured in moments as well as momentous occasions. This fun day workshop coaches students in the art of micro-memoir. Can you write about an instant that changed you in 200 words or less?
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Writing the familyCourse start date: Sat 20 Nov 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
A thought-provoking workshop designed to tackle the challenges of writing about family life and offer guidance on shaping personal stories into coherent, engaging narratives.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £28.00 - Journaling: a tasterCourse start date: Mon 22 Nov 2021 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
This inspiring taster course 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £28.00 - Creative non-fictionCourse start date: Mon 10 Jan 2022 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Explore 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.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £84.00 - Autobiographical writingCourse start date: Wed 12 Jan 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Whether writing for self-discovery, testimony or to tell your story, this term-long course explores how to ensure your autobiographical work is both evocative and powerful.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £84.00 - Writing a memoir: an introductionCourse start date: Thu 13 Jan 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Some 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.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £52.00 - Literary essay workshopCourse start date: Sat 22 Jan 2022
Location on this date: Online
A two-day workshop on writing the literary essay.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £28.00 - How to write a book about your expert knowledgeCourse start date: Sat 22 Jan 2022
Location on this date: Online
Learn to write about your specialist expertise in a way that will appeal to a wider reading audience.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £28.00 - The art of writing the personal essayCourse start date: Sat 29 Jan 2022
Location on this date: Online
Follow in the footsteps of Dorothy Parker, George Orwell and Zadie Smith with this taster course on the personal essay, a continuously thriving genre of autobiographical writing.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £28.00 - Advanced creative non-fiction: workshopCourse start date: Mon 21 Feb 2022
Location on this date: Online
This advanced workshop is designed for students who have already completed introductory and intermediate creative-non fiction courses and would like to focus on workshopping their writing.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £52.00 - Autobiographical writing: an introductionCourse start date: Tue 22 Feb 2022 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
This short course explores the basic elements of writing autobiography drawing on memories, diaries, photos, dreams and fantasies with a focus on the forms of autobiography, memoir and the personal essay.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £52.00
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