In Iceland they say: ‘ad ganga med bok I maganum’ – everyone gives birth to a book. Kickstart your dream with this first of two linked dayschools. We’ll look at Character, Setting, Dialogue, Scene and the Big Idea - all that you need to get started on that fiction project - in the company of fellow wordsmiths, led by an experienced published tutor.
On completion, you should be able to:
The following topics will be covered during the workshop:
Attendance on Introduction to Creative Writing (Part 1) and (Part 2) recommended but not essential.
Completion of an Individual Learning Plan is required. Assessment is, however, informal, based on your personal targets and the learning outcomes.
You should bring with you pen, paper, a packed lunch and small change change for hot drinks.
A folder with any notes on your fiction project would be useful, but not essential.
You can enrol on any other courses offered in the leisure programme, full details of which can be found in the College's directory of Part Time Courses.