Creative writing: finding flow

About this course

The course explores ways to generate and develop writing through visualisation, breath and body work, sensory prompts and unusual perspectives. Participants use the Four Elements as a framework for approaching characters and settings, while examining how different methods affect their writing process. Teaching combines interactive presentations, guided individual writing, pair and group work, discussion, self-reflection and feedback from peers and the tutor. The emphasis is on trying varied techniques and identifying which approaches are useful to each writer.

What you'll learn

• Apply the Four Elements as a framework for writing about characters and settings.
• Use visualisation and sensory prompts to generate and deepen description.
• Generate original writing from unusual perspectives.
• Create emotional intimacy with characters through writing exercises.
• Identify techniques and creative tools that support an individual writing process.
• Reflect on self-care techniques that support creative practice.

Is this course right for you?

The course is suitable for beginner and established writers or artists, with the all-levels label indicating that it is not limited to one stage of experience. Participation includes individual writing alongside pair and whole-group activities, discussion, feedback, visualisation and embodied practices.

• Designed for both beginner and established writers or artists.
• Includes shared discussion, pair work and feedback as well as individual activities.
• Some exercises involve breath work, body work and movement-oriented writing practices.

Before you go

• Bring writing materials.
• Wear comfortable clothing that allows free movement.