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Explore our extraordinary range of History, Culture and Writing courses and lectures. We offer both introductory and specialist in-depth courses to suit all levels of interest and experience, from ‘How to read a film’ and World literature, to Creative non-fiction writing courses and American history and Politics courses.
Our tutors are experts in their fields and experienced educators; many have published, teach in universities or share their expertise in the media. Tutors share their knowledge and passion through presentations, readings, interactive discussion and exercises, analysis, and other activities.
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- Masterclass: fiction (a one-term intensive workshop)
Course start date: Mon 17 Apr 2023Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Rowan Hisayo BuchananThis intensive online fiction workshop is open by selective application to a maximum of ten fiction writers working at the advanced and professional levels. You will receive rigorous constructive feedback on your novel or short story as you develop it with a view to publication, and participate in detailed tutor-led discussions on advanced elements of fictional craft. The applicaton deadline for this course has now passed.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £339.00 Concession £339.00 - Starting your novelCourse start date: Wed 11 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Sophie McKenzieGot a great idea for a novel? Jump start your project in this supportive course that covers craft basics such as character and plot. Ideal for writers of fiction with some experience who have an idea for a novel.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £209.00 Concession £105.00 - Ways into creative writingCourse start date: Mon 9 Jan 2023 (and 9 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Sarah LeipcigerWant to have a go at creative writing in a supportive environment? Join one of these introductory courses. Guided exercises will give you the tools to explore language creatively and find your own writing voice.
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 £105.00 - Developing your screenwritingCourse start date: Tue 18 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Jilly GardinerContinue your screenwriting journey in this practical intermediate course. Writing exercises, presentations and screenings will teach you key skills, and you’ll begin to produce work and an outline for a full-length project.
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 £105.00 - Advanced poetry workshopCourse start date: Tue 10 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ellen CranitchDevelop your poetry, taking it in new directions and maturing your poetic voice. Various approaches and techniques will be explored, and new poetry can be workshopped. For experienced poets only.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Advanced fiction writing workshopCourse start date: Tue 10 Jan 2023 (and 3 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street (other locations are available)
Tutors: Sarah LeipcigerFor 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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Short story writingCourse start date: Tue 10 Jan 2023 (and 5 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Jonathan BarnesA hands-on introduction to the art of writing short stories. You will receive technical advice, creative exercises to generate ideas, and feedback to develop your writing skills.
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 £105.00 - Television screenwritingCourse start date: Tue 10 Jan 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Jim HillDo you want to write a script for television? What do you write and where do you start? Through exercises and examples, this course will assist you in developing your own projects.
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 £105.00 - Introduction to journalismCourse start date: Tue 18 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Tristan McConnellOn this course students will explore the basic skills a freelance journalist needs to write and sell news and features to newspapers and magazines. From developing ideas and identifying outlets to interview skills and approaching editors.
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 £65.00 - The 60 minute writerCourse start date: Tue 10 Jan 2023 (and 7 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Tasha KavanaghFit creative writing into your busy day: a relaxed, informal rolling programme for writers of all levels of experience who enjoy being thrown new ideas and experimenting with poetry and prose.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £50.00 - Advanced playwritingCourse start date: Tue 10 Jan 2023 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Brian MullinDive deeper into the key elements of writing for the theatre, gain fresh critical insight into your own writing, and produce a new draft of your work. This course is designed for experienced playwrights who have work in-progress.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £110.00 - Writing for childrenCourse start date: Wed 28 Sep 2022 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Andrew WealeAlways wanted to write a children's book? This practical course will develop your ability to write for different age groups and genres of contemporary children's fiction. (Please note this two-term course is payable in two instalments.).
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 £105.00 - Reading for writers: the short story (a fortnightly course)Course start date: Tue 18 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Vicky GrutThe best way to write good short stories is to read a lot of good ones first. Dive into the best of short fiction, explore point-of-view, character and pacing, and begin to apply the lessons learnt to your own writing in this fortnightly course.
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 £65.00 - Autobiographical writing: an introductionCourse start date: Mon 24 Jul 2023 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online (other locations are available)
Tutors: Julie GartonWhether 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.
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 £65.00 - Masterclass: poetry (a one-term intensive workshop)Course start date: Tue 18 Apr 2023
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ellen CranitchThis intensive poetry masterclass is open by selective application to a maximum of ten students. You will receive inspiring tutor instruction and rigorous constructive feedback on your poems as you prepare them for publication and performance.Full fee £339.00 Senior fee £339.00 Concession £339.00
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