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Creative Writing for All
- Price:
- £181.00
- Starts:
- 15/04/2024
- Day of week:
- MON
- Tutor:
- Declan O'Keeffe
- Ends:
- 01/07/2024
- Location:
- Dartford Adult Education Centre, Dartford
- Time:
- 18:30 - 20:30
- Duration:
- 10 weeks
This course has started, but it may still be possible to join it. Please call 03000 41 22 22* and ask to be put through to the Centre where the course is running
Dartford Adult Education
This course is designed for people who are working writing projects such as a novel, novella, or collection of poems, diary, biographies.
Topics covered, depending on need, might be: characterisation, plot development, sense of place, dialogue, form, use of the senses, appropriate language, and settings for the genre and style chosen. Each person’s work will be unique and this will be taken into account.
The format consists of the sharing of work in the group in a supportive environment , supplemented by suitable teaching points and examples.
The course takes place in the Darford Adult Education which is easily accessible from a large area of Kent and London.
Who is the tutor?
About the Tutor: Declan O'Keeffe
Declan started teaching almost 20 years ago because he wanted to share his knowledge with others. Teaching adults provides Declan with great job satisfaction because the students are highly motivated.
He enjoys imparting his love of the subject, enabling students to fulfil their academic potential and pursue their career goals. He has achieved a BA, MA and PGCE.
"Working with adults has given me more job satisfaction than any other field of work I have ever pursued"
How will I be taught?
On the course the emphasis is on sharing work in a group to help get multiple perspectives on the work and a broader sense of likely reader reactions. The tutor will guide discussions and give advice both particular and general to assist you in refining your work. He will also introduce exercises and exemplars to assist you in your thinking. Each week you will share an extract of your work in progress for comment and supportive help. It is assumed that you will spend some time at home each week either researching, writing or revising.
Your progress will be monitored informally and by the use of an Individual Learning Plan.
Please note that the tutor will not be able to read and comment on your entire novel or large poetry collection but he will take in work from time to time as requested.
What do I need to bring with me?
Pen and dedicated writing notebook.
What can I do next?
Your tutor will be willing to discuss options with you.
If you are interested in other subjects, please ask at Reception or visit www.kentadulteducation.co.uk
During your course your tutor will offer guidance in relation to your personal progression route. Courses are designed to progress you to further study or into employment. In addition some of our courses support access to Further and Higher Education opportunities. KAE web site has information about these courses and developing your own business. Please speak with your tutor if you have an interest in self-employment or an interest in developing a career. We can also help you access the National Careers service.
What do I need to join the course
The sessions will suit those working on their first major writing project. If you are in any doubt please ask to speak to the tutor before enrolling.
Getting to your course
Find us
Dartford Adult Education Centre
Summerhill Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 2LP
If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22* and quote the Course Code DAR/140398/N/PF.
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