Creative Writing for Beginners (evenings) - Nottingham Trent University

Description

Where the flickering flames of imagination dance with the shadows of the unknown, there lies a story waiting to be told. It's a tale that begins with you, the daring adventurer of words, stepping into the enchanting world of creative writing for beginners. With every pen stroke, you'll summon vibrant characters from the depths of your mind, breathe life into evocative landscapes, and weave narratives that will awaken the curiosity of readers. This course invites you to unlock the secrets of storytelling in various genres, from the verses of poetry to the drama of playwriting. Your journey is one of exploration, guidance, and camaraderie, as you discover the writer within and set sail on a literary odyssey. This comprehensive course will ignite your creativity and help you embark on a journey into the world of writing. If you've never attended a creative writing course before, if you’ve had an idea but don’t know how to approach it, or if you’re simply looking to challenge yourself, this course is the perfect starting point. Throughout this course, you'll explore a diverse range of writing genres, including poetry, short stories, flash fiction, playwriting, and even the ambitious task of crafting a synopsis for a full-length novel. You'll engage in classroom discussions and participate in a variety of practical writing exercises that will serve as stimuli to inspire your creativity and encourage exploration of your writing skills. During this course, you will: • create a sense of place for your writing and your characters • develop the hook that will get readers to read on • understand the different working styles for different writing projects • use poetry as a way in to further creative writing • learn about the importance of a well-constructed synopsis • gain knowledge of different opportunities to enter creative writing competitions • understand how to submit your work to agents and publishers • learn how to redraft and refine your work. Embark on this creative writing adventure and unlock your potential as a writer and storyteller. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and supported as you take your first steps into the world of creative writing!

What's included in the price?

By the end of the course, you'll not only have a variety of writing projects in progress but also a network of fellow writers and potential collaborators. You will have learnt how to analyse and critique what makes an engaging piece of writing for both reader and audience, how to apply this to the redrafting of your own work and have the confidence to formulate your own ideas and structure your writing. Get published with our student anthology; every term we ask for submissions and print a short anthology of your original creative writing, which you can keep after the course. You’ll be able to continue your creative writing journey and take your work to the next level, and if you’re feeling brave after completing this course, you’ll be able to enter creative writing competitions and even submit your work to agents, publishers, theatres and producers. You will receive guidance and feedback in a supportive seminar environment, engaging in classroom discussions, critiques, and practical writing exercises. This course will be delivered in person on Nottingham Trent University city campus. Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include great benefits such as the use of our modern library and free use of the IT equipment and software on the campus during your course. You will also need to bring with you a notepad and pen, or a laptop if you prefer. On successful completion of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance, which will further enhance your CV.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

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Nottingham Trent University

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