Course overview

If you’ve promised yourself one day you’ll start writing, these are the classes for you! This workshop will introduce you to techniques to bring a city alive in your stories, either fictional or non fiction, long or short form writing. This workshop consists of a blend of activities: writing exercises to practice your craft; close reading of extracts from published inspirational writers and teaching points on creative writing techniques. There is an opportunity to share your fresh words in small groups and receive gentle, appreciative feedback. All classes are open to writers of all genres and level. They are stand-alone: book for one or come for all! Q00014466 - Writing the City - Wednesday 17th April Q00014467 - Writing Love - Wednesday 25th April Q00014474 - Writing Travel Stories - Wednesday 1st May 2024 10am-12pm

Course description

If you’ve promised yourself one day you’ll start writing, these are the classes for you!

Two Sides to Every Story introduces you to the magic of weaving two stories into one. This is a popular structure to many modern stories so let’s see how it works and what it can do for the story you have in mind. We will read extracts from published writers who braid so well: from Lidia Yuknavitch, Ruth Ozeki, Eula Biss and craft notes from Barbara Miller and notes from Shapes of Native Nonfiction. Through writing exercises and the opportunity to share your work in class and receive appreciative feedback from the tutor and peers, you’ll develop a fuller sense of what how a braided story can embellish your story. The workshop will inspire you to write, get words on your page and equip you with techniques to experiment with after the class has finished.

All classes are open to writers of all genres and level. They are stand-alone: book for one or come for all!

Writing the City - Thursday 7th March 2024 10am-12pm

Writing Love- Thursday 14th March 2024 10am-12pm

Writing Travel Stories - Thursday 21st March 10am-12pm

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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