Creative Writing - Pen to Paper
Pen to Paper: An Introduction to Creative Writing
Tuesday 18 October 2011- Tuesday 22 November 2011
Have you always wanted to write but don’t know where to begin? If you would like to start writing and learn about stories, poems or memoir writing, then this popular short course at London Metropolitan University is for you. Over six weekly sessions of two hours each, we will give you lots of starting points and ideas to create your own pieces, a friendly atmosphere to share your works-in-progress, and suggestions for further reading and study.
There are no exams and no grades, and no previous experience is required. All you need is pen and paper and a willingness to find out what starting creative writing is all about.
The tutor is a published writer and a lecturer in creative writing at London Metropolitan University.
Time Table:
|
Date |
Session |
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18-10-11 |
1: Introductions, getting started, keeping a notebook |
|
25-10-11 |
2: Writing using your own experience |
|
01-11-11 |
3: Characters and voices |
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08-11-11 |
4: What If? Plot creation, shaping pieces of writing |
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15-11-11 |
5: Genre conventions |
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22-11-11 |
6: Review and Looking ahead. |
Suggested Reading
this reading list is not compulsory for the course, but should be useful for those who want to learn more about creative writing techniques.
General
Julia Casterton, Creative Writing: A Practical Guide.
Natalie Goldberg, Writing Down the Bones.
Stephen King, On Writing.
The
Non-fiction
P Miller, Writing Your Life Allen and Unwin 2002
Poetry
John Hartley Williams and Matthew Sweeney, Teach Yourself: Writing Poetry Hodder, 2003
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EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT AVAILABLE - SIGN UP BEFORE 30 SEPTEMBER 2011 AND GET £10 DISCOUNT
Dates Wednesday 18 October 2011- Wednesday 22 November 2011(6 weekly sessions)
Early Bird price: if paid before 30 September 2011 £110/£100 (Concession)
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Price after 30 September £120/£110 (Concession)
*Concession fees apply to London Met staff and students, people on income support and senior citizens. Evidence of status will be necessary to enrol at the concessionary rate.
For further information contact:
Johanna McKinney
Short Course Co-ordinator
020 7133 2432
halshortcourses@londonmet.ac.uk
