Writing Stories for Performance - Nottingham Trent University
Description
Do you enjoy writing stories? Would you love to see them brought to ‘life’? Hearing your written words through the voice of an actor, as an audio or visual performance can be immensely exciting, or you may even wish to take on the role of performing your own work! This intensive course will look at the techniques involved in the process of writing a script, through a variety of exercises and stimuli, whilst examining the similarities and differences between playwriting and screenwriting. This course is for both beginners and more experienced writers, covering the various skills and writing styles needed to effectively bring a story from ‘page’ to ‘performance’. During this course, you will: • explore the power of both playwriting and screenwriting as visual ‘literary’ mediums, and how to professionally formulate your scripts for each of these writing areas • look at how other forms of writing- poems, short stories, and novels can be effectively developed and adapted into a performed form of art • develop strong, realistic and believable characters who ‘breathe’ and resonate effectively with the contemporary world • consider the development of your own work and ideas against a variety of plays and screenplays, examining what makes a successful script for the contemporary market • receive advice and feedback on your work to help your writing develop and progress in a supportive environment. • learn how to prepare work for submitting to competitions, theatres and production companies. By the end of the course you’ll have explored how to progress in your writing for both personal and professional development. You'll have one or more writing ideas in progress and 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 a contemporary audience and have the confidence to formulate your own ideas and structure your writing for both playscripts and filmscripts. You’ll be able to continue your creative writing journey, taking your work to the next level, with information on how to enter creative writing competitions and to submit your work to agents, theatres and producers. Level: Beginner/Intermediate Entry requirement: No previous experience is required. You must be over the age of 18 in order to attend this course.
What's included in the price?
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.
Duration
2 days
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Vision impaired
- Limited mobility
- Intermediate level
- UK Holiday
- Public transport
- Suitable for beginners
FAQs
For our week-long summer school courses, we offer single rooms in shared apartments in Nottingham Trent University’s city campus accommodation, which is ideal if you're looking to be based in Nottingham's lively city centre and want an economical place to stay.
Bookings are taken on a seven-night basis, from Saturday to Saturday.
The rooms are single occupancy, with a private bathroom.
You will be sent a link to book your accommodation once you have made your course booking through Craft Courses.
We offer accommodation during the summer only. We are unable to offer university accommodation during term time (for evening and weekend courses) but you'll find plenty of places to stay nearby, as we're located in the city centre.
