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New Course
Creative Writing - Writing for Pleasure - Online Live
- Price:
- £197.00
- Starts:
- 18/04/2024
- Day of week:
- THU
- Tutor:
- Kimberley Burridge
- Ends:
- 20/06/2024
- Location:
- Delivered online
- Time:
- 10:00 - 12:30
- Duration:
- 9 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
This is an online course delivered using Zoom, in real time with live interaction with your tutor and fellow learners.
This writing course will help you explore various ideas and forms within a supportive and friendly virtual setting. You may wish to create fiction, pursue a creative aspiration or produce writing linked to real life - maybe even both - whatever your aspirations, Creative Writing: Writing for Pleasure should aid your endeavours.
Every term is self-contained but explores different themes, styles and techniques. This enables attendees to gain fresh input and challenges and you will have the opportunity to try out different concepts, approaches and genres, all the while gaining regular practical feedback and encouragement.
You will be able to -
- Write about experiences, places and characters (real or fictional) in an interesting and engaging way
- Explore a range of forms and genres in a supportive and friendly environment
-Give and receive constructive critique to help improve and progress your writing and use of language
- Develop and strengthen your individual style and voice
-Play with words, structure and meaning.
Who is the tutor?
About the Tutor: Kimberley Burridge
How will I be taught?
Initial assessment will be carried out at the beginning of the course to assess individual skill level. Each student's starting point will be recorded on an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and targets will be set. This will be revisited from time to time during the course to monitor and record progress. Tutors will mark homework and give written or verbal feedback.
What do I need to have with me?
The minimum requirement is pen and paper. To get more from the course, access to a computer and printer is useful.
What can I do next?
Further Creative Writing courses with Adult Education, Further Education Colleges, WEA or Open University. The tutor or the Curriculum Leader will advise or consult 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
This course is for improvers and experienced writers. This is not a course for complete beginners. You will need to have at least Level 1 English and to enjoy reading other authors' work.
For your safety we require you to have your camera switched on during on line courses.
Joining your course
Delivered online
If you require any information about joining this online course then please call 03000 41 22 22* and quote the Course Code ONL/130873/N/PF.
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