Creative Writing for Improvers
Wed 6 Nov 2024, 7:30 pm - Wed 11 Dec 2024, 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: £90
Course Weeks: 6
Room: Garden Room
Campaign: Autumn Term 2024
Customer Information: Bring pen & paper and/or a laptop.
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. He has had four books published so far with 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.
