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Whether you are just starting out as a budding writer, or already have lots of experience expressing yourself through writing, our creative writing courses will provide you with a platform to develop your talent. All our creative writing courses look at different audiences and genres such as scriptwriting, non-fiction and poetry. 

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You can choose to tap into your storytelling abilities alongside other creative writers in a fun and supportive environment, telling your story through your very own writing style. You鈥檒l have the opportunity to explore what it is that you want to write about as well as time to investigate how to find your own voice and the style that you want to write in. 

Our poetry courses immerse you in the works of famous poets and literary greats, exploring the techniques they use and their famous pieces of work. All this acts as the perfect inspiration for when you craft your own style. This learning style means you build the core foundations to progress further, becoming a better writer in the process. 

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Whether you prefer online creative classes or learning face to face in a venue, we have something for everyone to choose from. Our learning experience is one of the things that sets us apart, with many of our learners going on to achieve incredible things.  

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You'll get support from your tutor whichever option you choose, as well as the opportunity to build a network of peers who have a passion for creative writing just like you.  

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Creative Writing: Weekend Bootcamp: Essentials of story!

Over 5 hours in one weekend, you鈥檒l set a daily achievable goal, refresh an element of story craft through the tutor鈥檚 stimulating exercises and extracts from published texts and write! We鈥檒l immerse ourselves in short and longer writing exercises and get feedback from the tutor and peers when you share in pairs. Imagine the amount of work and momentum you鈥檒l build over these two mornings. Set yourself up for success.

Course Information

Dates:
Sat 16/11/2024 -
Sun 17/11/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:30pm
Duration:
2 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Nicola Torode
Course code:
Q00019288
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢21.00

Creative Writing: Writing Love

These creative writing workshops spotlight the much-written theme of love. From romantic love to family love, from love of a place or a home of long ago to the love of a pet or a ritual, we鈥檒l learn from authors who have portrayed love in all its form 鈥 obsessive love, had and had to let go of love and soul-mate love. This workshop consists of a blend of activities: writing exercises to practice your craft; close reading of extracts from published inspirational writers and teaching points on creative writing techniques. There is an opportunity to share your fresh words in small groups and receive gentle, appreciative feedback.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 27/11/2024 -
Wed 18/12/2024
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
4 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Nicola Torode
Course code:
Q00017746
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
8 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢29.60

Creative Writing: Taster: Creating Well-Rounded Characters

What鈥檚 at the heart of any story? A well-rounded character! Discover ways to make your characters so engaging that the reader can鈥檛 put the story down. From expressing a range of emotions, contradictory behaviours, hidden desires, flaws and more. Learn how to create a character we care about, one the reader can root for. A multidimensional character is more lifelike and engaging for your reader. This workshop and course is intended for those who have some experience of writing.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 04/12/2024 -
Wed 04/12/2024
Times:
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Nicola Torode
Course code:
Q00019613
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢11.10

Creative Writing: Body and Earth

This friendly creative writing course will invite you to enter into relationship with your bodies and surroundings. The session will be held in a supportive way and will integrate some simple meditation (adaptable to all bodies), prompts for creative and reflective expression through writing, and even some environmental science! You will be guided to a holistic understanding of person and place. This course is ideal for people who like to write and to contemplate how to live more skilfully as individuals, as a community and in relationship with their surroundings. There will be time for sharing small parts of your writing towards the end of the workshop but no pressure, it鈥檚 about an unfolding individual/shared creative process and participants need to feel at ease to write freely.

Course Information

Dates:
Tue 07/01/2025 -
Tue 18/03/2025
Times:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Ione Harris
Course code:
Q00019161
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢74.00

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Duration:
12 months
Fee:
拢15

Creative Writing: Creative Writing Workshop 鈥 Fiction, Poetry and Memoirs

This course will cover all forms of writing 鈥 fiction, including novels, short stories and plays, also poetry and autobiography and memoirs. The aim is to help develop and channel your writing ability, whether as a hobby or for publication with discussion of many aspects of writing, projects and readings of your work in a constructive and friendly setting. The emphasis is on individual development. For improvers and beginners, who are welcome. All that is needed is an int.erest in developing and enjoying your writing skills

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 12/03/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Stella Stocker
Course code:
Q00018502
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢74.00

Creative Writing for Wellbeing

Enhance your well-being through writing with our Creative Writing for Wellbeing course. Learn techniques for using creative writing as a tool for self-expression and emotional healing. Ideal for individuals looking to improve their mental health through writing.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 16/04/2025
Times:
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Duration:
13 sessions
Location:
Shekinah Endeavour House (Torquay)
Endeavour House, 228 Union Str
Torquay
TQ2 5QS
Tutor:
Ione Harris
Course code:
Q00017176
How you'll learn:
In venue
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢88.20

Creative Writing: Show and Tell: Taster Workshop

This workshop will re-examine the golden rule in creative writing 鈥淪how don鈥檛 tell.鈥 With published extracts from a variety of genres, both fiction and creative non- fiction, you will see what is meant by effective showing. How emotions, thoughts, reactions are described rather than explained to make the story so much more engaging. You鈥檒l learn how to apply this to your work with great effect. Rather than 鈥榙on鈥檛 tell鈥 you鈥檒l learn where telling and summary are essential for pace and plot. This course is intended for those who have some experience of creative writing.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 08/01/2025
Times:
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Duration:
1 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Nicola Torode
Course code:
Q00019618
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢11.10

Creative Writing for Intermediate Learners

Enhance your creative writing skills with our Creative Writing for Intermediate Learners course. Learn techniques for writing fiction, poetry, and creative non-fiction. Ideal for writers with some experience looking to refine their craft.

Course Information

Dates:
Mon 13/01/2025 -
Thu 27/02/2025
Times:
10:00am - 11:30am
Duration:
7 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
James Clarke
Course code:
Q00016282
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
4 places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢33.30

Creative Writing: Show and Tell

This workshop will re-examine the golden rule in creative writing 鈥淪how don鈥檛 tell.鈥 With published extracts from a variety of genres, both fiction and creative non- fiction, you will see what is meant by effective showing. How emotions, thoughts, reactions are described rather than explained to make the story so much more engaging. You鈥檒l learn how to apply this to your work with great effect. Rather than 鈥榙on鈥檛 tell鈥 you鈥檒l learn where telling and summary are essential for pace and plot. This course is intended for those who have some experience of creative writing. This course is funded by the Education Skills and Funding Agency.

Course Information

Dates:
Wed 15/01/2025 -
Wed 29/01/2025
Times:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Duration:
3 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Nicola Torode
Course code:
Q00019789
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢22.20

Creative Writing: Writing Your First Novel: Getting Started

You'll learn about the key pillars of creative writing, which will help you write effective fiction pieces, as well as create an effective creative writing practice. Whether you want to write a novel, short stories, or just write for self-awareness and personal development, come along, and join the class, whether you consider yourself an absolute beginner or someone who has written a little in the past.

Course Information

Dates:
Thu 16/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025
Times:
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Duration:
10 sessions
Location:
Online
Tutor:
Craig Rickard
Course code:
Q00009230
How you'll learn:
Online
Availability:
10+ places remaining
Status:
Available
Fee range
Free to 拢74.00