Developing your creative writing: intensive

About this course

The course examines key elements of creative writing, including narrative tension, structure, point of view, character, dialogue, voice, genre, poetic form, language and imagery. Learners will analyse extracts from published texts and apply ideas through writing exercises, prompts and games.

What you'll learn

• Identify and apply key technical aspects of creative writing
• Analyse writing with sensitivity and offer constructive criticism
• Evaluate, revise and edit their own work
• Develop writing in a chosen form using more effective techniques

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for writers who already have some creative writing experience, such as those who have completed an introductory course. It is delivered through interactive activities, discussion and sharing written work for peer and tutor feedback. Reading and writing fluency in English is required.

• Some prior creative writing experience is expected
• Learners share their writing and respond to constructive feedback
• Short homework assignments may be set but are optional
• Reading and writing fluency in English is required

Before you go

• Learners should be prepared to complete writing exercises in class.
• Short homework assignments may be provided on an optional basis.
• Learners are encouraged to alert the tutor and classmates in advance if shared writing contains potentially sensitive material.