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City University London

An Approach to Creative Writing

An Approach to Creative Writing short course will introduce you to the techniques of writing fiction, whether mainstream or experimental, and will explore different narrative structures and writing styles. On this creative writing course you will look at how to source and then develop an idea into a story; how to build character, write dialogue and description; how to use imagery, narrative voice and point of view. Students' work, and some published work, will be read and discussed in this creative writing short course.
Duration
Level Open Access
Cost Dates and Fees to be confirmed
 
A Short Courses Open Evening is to be held on the 20 September 2012 from 17:30 - 20:00 at the Oliver Thompson Lecture Theatre Foyer, Northampton Square, London EC1V 0HB, United Kingdom. Drop in at any time.
Requirements
Applicants of this creative writing short course must be proficient in written and spoken English.
Modules
You will learn to identify inspirational sources for your writing, to express yourself effectively in prose fiction, to understand a range of fictional techniques, to edit and/or revise your work, to apply constructive critical skills to your own and others' work. Informal assessment will take place through group discussion, class room activities, and questions and answers sessions as guided by your tutor.
Contact Information
Institution City University London
Enterprise Office (Admin) - Short Courses
Northampton Square
London
EC1V0BH

Tel: +44 (0)20 7040 8268
www.city.ac.uk/courses/short-courses/an-approach-to-creative-writing
Department: Enterprise Office (Admin) - Short Courses
Contact Email: shortcourses@city.ac.uk