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From Idea to Publication
Tue 25 Nov 2014 to Tue 27 Jan 2015
This eight-week creative writing course gives you all the tools you need to discover your writing talent, explore what makes a great story and all the information you need to get your story out there with an agent and a publisher

With a host of practical exercises and helpful advice, this course is ideal for anyone just getting interested in writing or experienced scribes looking for a refresher course.

Lesson 1: Building Blocks of Writing

How to develop strong plots and character

Lesson 2: Description

Setting up effective mood and atmosphere

Lesson 3: Forms of writing

How to write good short stories, novellas and novels

Lesson 4: Editing your work

How to improve your work through drafting and rewriting

Lesson 5: Getting it ‘out there’

How to find – and sell your work to – magazines and anthologies

Lesson 6: Agents and the first book


How to research and submit your work to a literary agent

Lesson 7: Dealing with publishers

What to expect from your publishing house, and good publicity practice

Lesson 8: Making a living

Making the most of your writing and other avenues of work.

For more information and to book your place




Additional Information:
Location:
Wolverhampton
Region(s):
West Midlands
Price:
£100

Contact Information:
Organisation:
Light House
Contact Name:
Alex Davis
Contact Email:
alexdavisevents@hotmail.co.uk
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