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- Write a short story in a weekend
Course start date: Sat 7 Oct 2023 (and 5 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vicky GrutTurn your great idea into a short story on this fun practical course. Through a series of inspiring exercises, you'll be introduced to some key fiction-writing techniques and encouraged to draft a short story from beginning to end.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £50.00 - Autobiography into fiction: getting started Course start date: Sat 14 Oct 2023 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Vicky GrutLearn how to turn real-life experiences into gripping fiction in this fun short course for fiction-writing beginners and experienced writers. Develop your writing skills and explore techniques for transforming personal stories into strong narratives.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Writing political comedy Course start date: Sat 21 Oct 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Kate SmurthwaiteWhen it comes to subjects for comedy, the news media never seems to run out. Learn to write political comedy from pithy one liners to satirical columns and monologues using techniques from professional comedy script writers.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Picture book writing Course start date: Sat 13 Jul 2024 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Andrew WealeWould you like to write a picture book text for young children? This course is designed for children's writers and for illustrators wishing to write their own stories; a starter course to develop both your ideas and your technique.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £50.00 - Writing flash fiction: getting startedCourse start date: Sun 29 Oct 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Maria ThomasFlash fiction is the art of telling small stories that make a big impact. Learn how to harness the power of economy in this practical course. Suitable for those with some experience of creative 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 £35.00 - Creative writing: getting started Course start date: Sat 16 Sep 2023 (and 10 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sophie McKenzieGive creative writing a try on this fun and supportive online short course. Ideal if you want to write but need help getting started. Guided exercises will encourage you to experiment and unlock your imagination.
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 £35.00 - Writing eco-poetryCourse start date: Sun 12 Nov 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Sarah WestcottHow might poets write about the natural world today, and what is an eco-poem?
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 £35.00 - Writing the family Course start date: Sat 18 Nov 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Nick BarlayA 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 £35.00 - An artistic history of JerusalemCourse start date: Sat 25 Nov 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberta MarinJerusalem is considered the holy city for the three monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) and is one of the most iconic cities in the world.Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Craft focus: voice in fiction Course start date: Sat 2 Dec 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Tasha KavanaghAll fiction must have a 'voice,' a complex mix of elements that, together, give the piece its unique identity. Learn what 'voice' really means in fiction and how to develop a voice for your story that can capture the attention of readers.Full fee £69.00 Senior fee £69.00 Concession £35.00 - Ways into screenwriting: getting started Course start date: Sat 6 Jan 2024 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Clive FordWant to write scripts but don't know how to start? Discover the basics of screenwriting - character, conflict and more - on this short online course that will help you shape your ideas and get your story going.
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 £35.00 - Islamic art and architecture in the Mediterranean basinCourse start date: Sat 20 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Roberta MarinDiscover the artistic production in some of the countries facing the Mediterranean Sea. - Writing a romantic comedy Course start date: Sat 10 Feb 2024
Location on this date: Online
Learn the conventions of the romantic comedy genre and how to write a script that combines love and laughter to great effect. Suitable for those with some experience of creative 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 £35.00 - Writing environmental essays and features Course start date: Sat 9 Mar 2024
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Laura SilvermanLearn what makes environmental writing sing and how to write an article or blog post, from research to editing.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information. - Write your screenplay: from idea to first draft
Course start date: Sat 23 Mar 2024Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Clive FordA good screenplay starts with a good story but it also needs structure, good characters and interesting twists. This is a course for writers who have an idea they think is ready to go. We’ll look at the best ways to grab the viewers’ attention from the off, and at the end of the course you’ll get a chance to pitch your ideas.
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 £35.00
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