Creative Writing for Improvers
Wed 23 Apr 2025, 7:30 pm - Wed 21 May 2025, 9:30 pm
This course is for those with some basic knowledge and experience in creative writing who wish to continue to develop their skills in a supportive environment. It will focus on writing prose and the techniques used to write articles, short stories, novellas, and novels.
• Develop your skills in the fundamentals of writing effective stories (including plot, character, setting, dialogue, tense, and point of view).
• In addition to constructive advice from the tutor, you will share your work with the group, giving and receiving feedback from other writers.
• You will learn about the practicalities of preparing your writing for publication, including the different routes and media.
• This course will help you develop confidence with your writing and make your stories come to life.
Event Information
Price: £75.00
Course Weeks: 5
Room: Garden Room
Campaign: Summer Term 2025
Your Tutor
Name: Paul Walker
Bio: Paul has had a varied career in several universities and running his own business. He had a number of academic works published but had never tried his hand at creative writing until he retired from full-time work and enrolled on a course at The Settlement. So far he has published four books and he has received thousands of reviews on Amazon. He runs an online writers’ group and has given a number of one-off presentations and lectures. Now, Paul shares his experience in a course aimed at assisting those who may have tried their hand at creative writing and decided to continue with a view to progressing their work. https://paulwalkerauthor.co.uk/
Department: Humanities
