Course description
This course aims to
• Help participants identify the key ingredients for a successful short story
• To develop their own short story writing to include these elements
• Help participants evaluate and improve their writing through self-assessment and peer/tutor feedback
Who is this course is for?
For anyone interested in writing short stories whatever their level of experience.
What will I be able to do by the end of the course?
• Write short stories that include some of the key elements for success e.g. tension, showing not telling
• Be able to better identify the strengths and weaknesses of one’s own writing
What materials will I need?
A4 paper, pens – if you wish to bring your own laptop you may.
Roughly how much will they cost?
£2-£3
How will I know I am making progress?
If you wish you may bring an old short story along to the class, to improve it. Alternatively, you can develop a new idea throughout the day, and have the satisfaction of seeing how that has progressed in a short space of time.
Who is the tutor?
“I believe being creative, is as natural to us as breathing. Everyone can do it!”
Wendy Greenhalgh is a local writer, teacher and artist, who runs creative writing and art workshops in Brighton and Hove. She’s exhibited her narrative/text-based art widely, and her writing has been published nationally. She also regularly performs her short stories at literary events such as Short Fuse at Komedia in Brighton. She is an experienced Adult Education teacher, and taught English abroad for several years.
What next?
Wendy also teaches Nature Writing at Friends Centre, plus Friends Centre also offers a range of creative writing courses that you may be interested in.
Student Support
At the Friends Centre we are committed to meeting the learning needs of all our students.
We would like to know if you have a disability or impairment such as partially sighted, deaf or hearing impaired, mobility problems or wheelchair user, a mental health difficulty such as depression or anxiety, or a medical condition such as epilepsy or ME. We would also like to know if you are dyslexic, dyscalculic, or dyspraxic. This way we can work with you to make sure you have the support you need while you are studying with us. We also offer classes and support in literacy, maths and IT for anyone who thinks they need some help in those areas. To arrange a confidential interview with our Advice and Guidance Officer, Pat Rosine please call 01273 810210 or email p.rosine@friendscentre.org
Closure of courses
All courses that do not reach minimum numbers will be closed. Before we close a course, providing numbers are reasonable, we discuss with the tutor, and students if the course has started, if there are any ways we could continue. These can include an increased fee, a shorter class time or running for fewer weeks.
Refunds
Refunds are made automatically if the Centre cancels a course. Partial refunds will be made if a course is cancelled before the end of term. Otherwise fees are not refunded, except in very exceptional personal circumstances. Requests for a refund should be made in writing to the Friends Centre. If your attendance is prevented by illness we will be sympathetic but a medical certificate will be required.
Kinsella Hardship Fund
We have a small fund available to help students who have a problem paying fees. Please apply in writing to the Friends Centre, in complete confidence, explaining the reasons for your application. We may be able to offer a reduction of up to half the reduced fee or allow you to pay in instalments over a longer period than usual.
Contact details for this course
Please contact GAE to enrol on this course or for more information.
Contact name
Support Officer Oliver Fisher
Post
Brighton Junction,
Isetta Square,
Brighton,
BN1 4GQ
Telephone
01273 810210
