If you would like to explore creative writing, then this course is for you. We will experiment with poetry as well as investigate technical aspects of fiction such as plot structure, developing characterisation and dialogue and establishing setting and mood.
Creative Writing
If you would like to explore creative writing, then this course is for you. We will experiment with poetry as well as investigate technical aspects of fiction such as plot structure, developing characterisation and dialogue and establishing setting and mood.
In addition, we will read and critique other fiction writers and use writing prompts in class to help us create a polished piece. You will find your creative voice, establishing where you want to go next as a writer and storyteller.
WK 1: Course Introduction/Living a writer's life
WK 2: Poetry
WK 3: Settings/mood
WK 4: Characters
WK 5: Dialogue/language features
WK 6: Structure and Plot
WK 7: Review student stories/workshop story ideas
WK 8: Writer’s Circle – share a piece of writing/submit finished piece & receive feedback by email
Entry requirements
Due to the nature of the course, learners must have a good understanding of English, both reading and writing.
Distance learning courses enable you to boost your career with a nationally recognised qualification even if you don’t have the time to attend training sessions. You will work your way through the qualification submitting work every 2 weeks, achieving within approximately three months.
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This course is suitable for beginners and for those with some writing experience who want to study creative writing for leisure. Previous learners will be given the opportunity to stretch their writing skills, while people new to creative writing classes will be gently brought up to speed.
Becky Cherriman curates a series of creative writing workshops, which will run on the third Saturday of every month at The Leeds Library. Beginning with January’s fresh page, each workshop will deal with a particular aspect or genre of writing.
This practice-based and industry-focused course – one of the ten best in the UK according to The Times Good University Guide 2024 – will introduce you to the intricacies of writing, including plot, characterisation and narrative study, and will equip you with work-ready skills for the many wr...
This course is ideal if you have been living in the UK for several years, feel quite comfortable in speaking English as a second language, but lack confidence in your literacy skills.
On this course we’ll help you to enhance your skills as a creative writer and gain experience of writing in a wide range of different styles and genres.
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