Creative Prose Writing | Thu 16 Jan-27 Mar | 7-9pm | £195 (10 wks) | 16 + yrs | Tutor Simon Sylvester | Warehouse
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This course will explore fundamental principles of creative writing for prose. Students will use prompts to write short stories and share in the feedback process.
What will the class cover and how will it be taught?
Across ten weeks this class will explore different techniques of storytelling and prose writing suitable for long and short stories. Sessions will typically begin with free-writing before examining core elements of character, narrative, voice, place and story structure. Every two weeks students will complete homework of writing a short story, which we’ll then read and share in class. This course will use writing exercises to develop a strong voice and foster creative thinking; depending on the interests of individual students, the class will also explore additional ideas around publication, performance, networking and sustaining a writing practice.
Who is it suitable for?
Writers of all stripes seeking focused tasks, free-writing exercises and group reading/feedback.
Important Information
Added important info – There are no sessions during the week beginning 17 February (half term)
What do I need to bring?
Notebooks, pencils, pens, open minds and open hearts
Are there any additional costs?
N/A
About the tutor
Simon Sylvester’s debut novel, The Visitors, was published by Quercus Books in 2014 and went on to win the Guardian Not The Booker prize. He writes everything from poems to pub quizzes. His short stories have been published in magazines and journals including Dark Mountain, Gutter, New Writing Scotland and many others. His short screenplays have been supported by The Pitch and Film Hub North. Simon is also a practised performer of his work, having won short story slams, headlined spoken word nights and read at various festivals including Kendal Calling.
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