Creative Writing in the Landscape: Writing the River Tamar
Course details
Course code
Q00018499Course date
Number of classes
1 sessionsTimetable
Tutor
Kate CottonFee range
How you'll learn
Venue
Bridging the Tamar Visitor and LearningTamar Bridge Office
Pemros Road
Plymouth
PL5 1LP
Level of study
Entry Levels 1,2,3: If you have never studied this subject before and you’re not confident in your skills, Entry levels are a good starting point.
Level 1: Covers basic skills and knowledge needed for this subject
Level 2: Building on basic knowledge or experience. Similar to Grade 4/ C at GCSE or O level in England or Standards in Scotland.
Level 3: Learn about the topic in-depth and have a broad range of skills. Independent working Equivalent to an A level in England or Higher in Scotland.
Beginners: A perfect introduction if you have no experience and skills in this subject.
Improvers: The next step if you have basic skills or knowledge but want to progress them further.
Advanced: Build on the solid experience and skills you have in this subject, applying your skills and knowledge in a more complex way.
Course overview
Course description
Creative Writing in the Landscape: Writing the River Tamar is a one-day workshop exploring the local environment from a stunning location overlooking the Tamar Bridge. It’s an introduction to ‘writing in the field’ – a form of nature and travel writing that takes the writer out into the landscape, to record the natural and human environment around them using all their senses. There is so much to record around the Tamar Bridge, including river, transport and shipping activity - you’ll have plenty to write about. The day will start with fun warm-up writing exercises and a discussion on nature and travel writing. This will be followed by information on how to write with the senses and a chance to gather notes out in the landscape. After a break for lunch, everyone will have a chance to write their story, narrative or poem, with support available. You can share what you’ve written on the day if you’d like – by reading aloud to the group and/ or submitting your words for a display at a local festival in Calstock. The day will be accessible for all levels of writer. All you need to bring is pen and paper, enthusiasm and sharpened senses!
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What financial support is available?
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