Course description
This course aims to
Demonstrate how to gather raw material from memory, organise notes, plan and craft a memoir, and use the techniques of creative writing in a nonfiction narrative.
Who is this course is for?
It should appeal to both experienced writers interested in using personal experience in their writing and beginners who want to put their memories down on paper in a way that will engage and entertain.
What will I be able to do by the end of the course?
• Discover ways of triggering memories
• Organise notes and plan a memoir
• Have several ideas about how to structure a memoir
What materials will I need?
Pen, notebook and folder for handouts.
Roughly how much will they cost?
£1-2.
How will I know I am making progress?
The tutor will provide informal feedback throughout the day and there will be opportunities for discussion about your development as a writer.
Is there any extra study outside the class?
No – but reading is an essential part of a writer’s life!
Who is the tutor?
Bridget Whelan is a novelist and university lecturer in creative writing.
Follow her blog on http://bridgetwhelan-writer.blogspot.com/
What next?
Towards Publication runs in the autumn term and there are other creative writing courses at The Friends Centre that might appeal.
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
