Novels and short stories
Explore character, structure and plot development on the journey to producing quality fiction. All kinds of narrative fiction, long and short, are supported on our wide range of courses. Whether you want to get your great idea down on paper or are already writing and redrafting, we have a course that will suit your level.
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Getting published
Course Date: Wed 18 Oct 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetSo you've finished your novel. What's next? This short course provides guidance in submitting to agents and publishers, and helps you to tailor your work to maximise its potential in the marketplace.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £44.00 -
Beyond Elizabeth Bennet: writing the modern-day romance
Course Date: Thu 9 Nov 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIt is a truth universally acknowledged that a writer in possession of a single pen can compose an unforgettable romance novel. This six-week course will chaperone students through the plotting of modern romance stories.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £109.00Concession: £44.00 -
Character as driving force in fiction
Course Date: Sat 18 Nov 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWhich comes first: character or plot? Inseparable: without characters there can be no action/without action, no characters. Explore the ways in which characters can deepen plot and theme with acclaimed novelist, Tasha Kavanagh.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Write a short story in a weekend
Course Date: Sat 18 Nov 2017 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThrough a series of inspiring and practical exercises, you'll be encouraged to tap into your imagination and draft a story from beginning to end in two days.Full fee: £99.00Senior fee: £99.00Concession: £40.00 -
Autobiography into fiction
Course Date: Sat 25 Nov 2017 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to turn real-life experiences into gripping fiction. Develop your writing and explore techniques for transforming personal stories into written narratives, realistic or fantastical.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
The power of voice in fiction
Course Date: Sat 2 Dec 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetVoice is an act rather than a thing, a passage of breath, a movement of sound, a certain transfer of meaning – the one special feature of writing that bridges the lonely gap between writer and reader. Develop your voice with acclaimed novelist, Tasha Kavanagh.Full fee: £59.00Senior fee: £59.00Concession: £24.00 -
Novel writing
Course Date: Mon 15 Jan 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetHave you started work on your novel? This course is ideal if you are an experienced creative writer and want to explore the principles of novel writing in a supportive workshop environment.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £76.00 -
Self-publishing fiction: the whole story
Course Date: Mon 15 Jan 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWith shrinking author advances and a narrowing market, self-publishing is becoming bigger business by the day. But what does a writer need to consider when taking the giant leap of publishing their own fiction book? This course explains it all.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £76.00 -
Advanced critical workshop: masterclass
Course Date: Mon 15 Jan 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis intensive and advanced critical workshop is open to just ten students enrolled through a selection process. Thanks to the exclusivity of this course, students will receive in-depth feedback on their novel or short stories. Students will also benefit from detailed group discussions on the art of fiction.Full fee: £329.00Senior fee: £329.00Concession: £329.00 -
Writing fiction
Course Date: Mon 15 Jan 2018 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your writing with confidence on this course, as we explore character, structure and plot development on the journey to producing quality fiction.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £76.00 -
Writing comics and graphic novels (continuation)
Course Date: Tue 16 Jan 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetContinue to develop the skills to write comics on this in-depth course. Discover the history and key features of the medium, generate your own project, and receive advice from special guests. New students with a keen interest in the medium are welcome.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £76.00 -
Advanced critical workshop for creative writers
Course Date: Tue 16 Jan 2018 (and 6 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetFor experienced writers, this supportive but rigorous workshop offers the perfect opportunity to develop your novel or short story. Receive in-depth feedback and benefit from detailed group discussions on the art of fiction.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £76.00 -
Advanced fiction writing
Course Date: Wed 17 Jan 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDevelop your writing on this in-depth and inspiring course. All forms of fiction are supported - long and short. Ideal for experienced writers.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £76.00 -
Story development workshop
Course Date: Wed 17 Jan 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetWould you like help developing your big idea? Before you get stuck into the hard slog of a long-term writing project, make sure you have all the right ingredients and gain invaluable feedback in this workshop.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £76.00 -
Micro fiction
Course Date: Wed 17 Jan 2018 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA sideways glance: succinct, powerful. Experiment with telling stories in six to five hundred words.Full fee: £189.00Senior fee: £189.00Concession: £76.00