Advanced Creative Writing

About this course

The course uses tutor-led workshops to examine participants’ writing in a detailed and critical way. Sessions focus on developing technique, style, voice, character and structure, alongside the processes of drafting and editing. Learners work with their own creative writing ideas, considering how they can be developed and refined over the course.

What you'll learn

• Develop creative writing technique and style
• Refine voice, character and structure in written work
• Apply drafting and editing processes
• Evaluate writing through workshop-based reflection

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for writers with an existing creative writing practice or ideas they want to develop further. There are no formal entry requirements, although previous writing experience or completion of an introductory creative writing course is recommended. Participation is workshop-based, involving reflection on writing and engagement with other learners.

• Previous writing experience is recommended but not formally required
• Relevant for writers moving from journalism or copywriting towards creative writing
• Designed for learners developing beyond introductory-level work