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  1. Writing science fiction
    Image of the sun rising beyond a planet
    Evening
    Course start date:  Tue 17 Jun 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  KR Moorhead
    Learn how to build futuristic worlds and set them to explore thought-provoking concepts in this course on writing science fiction.
    Full fee £149.00 Senior fee £149.00 Concession £75.00
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  2. How to write a thriller
    A man stands silhouetted in the woods at dusk
    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 28 Jun 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Sophie McKenzie
    Learn the art of writing a thriller novel, from concept and character to the twists and turns of story pacing.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  3. How to pitch your screenplay
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    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 5 Jul 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Alan Nixon
    You've worked hard on a screenplay but how do you sell it? This short intensive course identifies tools you can select to create a compelling Pitch Treatment.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  4. World-building for fantasy and speculative fiction writers
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    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 12 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  KR Moorhead
    Learn how to build worlds that lend your fantasy or speculative fiction credibility, richness and the kind of depth that leaves readers wanting more.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  5. How to get published
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    Course start date:  Mon 21 Jul 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Neil Arksey
    So you've finished your manuscript. What's next? This short course provides guidance in submitting novels and non-fiction books to agents and publishers, and helps you to tailor your work to maximise its potential in the marketplace.
    Full fee £109.00 Senior fee £109.00 Concession £55.00
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  6. Writing about food: getting started
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    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 2 Aug 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Laura Silverman
    Whether you’re keen to review dishes, interview chefs or write about sustainable eating, now is your chance. This introductory course will cover the basics of writing about food.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  7. Writing flash fiction: getting started
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    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sat 31 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Lucy Popescu
    Flash fiction is the art of telling small stories that make a big impact. Learn how to harness the power of economy in this practical short course. Suitable for those with some experience of creative writing.
    Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £40.00
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  8. Ways into screenwriting
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    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 7 May 2025 (and 4 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Nico Mensinga
    Learn to write for the screen on this practical, introductory 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.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00
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  9. Ways into poetry
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 7 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Cecilia Knapp
    Relatively new to writing poetry? This inspiring course offers an opportunity to experiment with language and a variety of poetic devices alongside fellow emerging poets. Discover the key elements of a poem in a friendly and interactive class.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00
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  10. Writing fantasy stories
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    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Victoria M. Adams
    Build fantastical worlds, fill them with compelling characters and learn how to structure innovative plotlines in this perfect introduction for those with a passion for fantasy.
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £125.00
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  11. Ways into playwriting
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    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 3 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Nicole Acquah
    Explore the fundamental techniques of writing for the stage in this introductory course. Get to grips with dialogue, character, story and structure, and start work on your own play.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00
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  12. Craft focus: introduction to novel plotting
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    Weekend
    Course start date:  Sun 18 Jan 2026

    Location on this date:  Online

    Explore different approaches to novel plotting and learn how to plot your own novel successfully in this short course suitable for those who have begun writing a novel.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £120.00
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