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Ink & Insight - Creative Writing for Professional Beginnings

Funding area Vocational
DOV/144385/P/PF
Location:
The Well Resource Centre, Dover
Start date:
10/01/2025
End date:
21/03/2025
Level:
Entry Level
Time:
13:30 - 15:45
Duration:
10 sessions
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

22 hours 30 minutes
Day of week:
FRI
Tutor:
Emma Jenkins
Price: £225.00 Concessions
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Who can join this course

True beginners who are interested in creative writing and wish to start their writing career.Assessment will be based on weekly writing assignments and a final project, which involves the creation of an original piece of writing.

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Is this course for me

This course is designed for individuals who are interested in exploring the world of creative writing. It is tailored for true beginners who wish to start their writing career. Students will learn the basics of creative writing, explore different genres, and develop their unique writing style.

Course aims

By the end of the course you should be able to:

* Gain a solid understanding of the elements of creative writing, including plot, character, setting, and theme
* Develop an appreciation for various genres in creative writing, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama
* Improve writing skills through regular practice and constructive feedback
* Produce original pieces of writing in a chosen genre
* Learn how to submit works for publication and understand the realities of a writing career

Non teaching dates

This course is scheduled to not be running on the following dates:

  • Friday, 21 February 2025

Additional Information

From 1st August 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) require that learners attending this course must identify their primary purpose for learning. This course is not available for learners whose main aim is to learn a hobby, or for leisure/pleasure.

To get the most out of your course we recommend you attend at least 85% of your sessions. If you do have a pre-arranged commitments booked during term time, please let the tutor know in advance so that we can help you catch up on missed sessions and ensure that you still achieve the course outcome.

Getting to your course

Find us

The Well Resource Centre
Maison Dieu Gardens, Ladywell
Dover
Kent
CT16 1TG

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code DOV/144385/P/PF.