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Creative Writing and Literature

There are lots of courses on this page - There is a summary list to help you find your course more easily.

Chekov - Drama and Fiction
Exploring Creativity - word games for writing
First Steps In Fiction
Love Poems
Poetry Appreciation: A Way into Poetry
Scriptwriting For Film and Television
Successful Short Stories
Towards Publication
Write Your Life!
Writing from Nature
Writing Short Stories & Novels
Advancing Your Skills as a Writer
Browning and the 20th Century
Fiction Writing The Easy Way
Further Steps in Fiction
Rhyme and Reason - Writing Formal Poetry
Shakespeare's Othello
The Power of Word
Write and Design a Picture Book for Children
Writers' Workshop
Writing from Memory
Writing the Biography of Your Family

Courses

Chekov - Drama and FictionChekhov is a revolutionary dramatist and short story writer with a fascinating background. We will study at least two of his major plays and stories beginning with The Seagull.
You can apply to enrol on this course online. 11 places 27 Sep 2010  (Autumn )    for 5 weeks  Mon 10:30-12:30 Brighton Junction 
Exploring Creativity - word games for writingFind ideas for your work through creative games with writing and imagination, and escape the constraints of the logical mind. Give yourself permission to play and genrate raw material for your art.
You can apply to enrol on this course online. 16 places 30 Sep 2010  (Autumn )    for 20 weeks  Thu 10:00-12:00 Brighton Junction 
First Steps In FictionHave you always wanted to write but don't know where to start? From inspiration to publication, this relaxed and supportive course will guide you through all the main steps towards becoming a writer.
You can apply to enrol on this course online. 13 places 30 Sep 2010  (Autumn )    for 10 weeks  Thu 19:00-21:00 Ivory Place 
Love PoemsRead, enjoy and discuss love poetry as it has been written through the ages, from Shakespeare to today.
You can apply to enrol on this course online. 11 places 27 Sep 2010  (Autumn )    for 20 weeks  Mon 10:30-12:30 Jubilee Library 
Poetry Appreciation: A Way into PoetryThis course welcomes all who have an interest in reading poetry and wish to extend their understanding of poetry.
You can apply to enrol on this course online. 10 places 29 Sep 2010  (Autumn )    for 10 weeks  Wed 10:00-12:00 Brighton Junction 
Scriptwriting For Film and TelevisionA practical guide to writing screenplays for film and television
You can apply to enrol on this course online. 13 places 29 Sep 2010  (Autumn )    for 20 weeks  Wed 19:00-21:00 Brighton Junction 
Successful Short StoriesShort stories are one of the most popular forms of fiction and one of the most challenging to write. Through creative writing exercises and workshopping we'll look at what makes a successful short story.
You can apply to enrol on this course online. 10 places 13 Nov 2010  (Autumn )    one day  Sat 10:00-16:00 Brighton Junction 
Towards PublicationAn exciting and varied programme for emerging writers who have been writing for some time, or who have attended a writing course to develop their creativity and discovered different forms of narrative such as flash fiction, horror, romance and travel writing.
You can apply to enrol on this course online. 8 places 01 Oct 2010  (Autumn )    for 10 weeks  Fri 10:00-12:00 Brighton Junction 
Write Your Life!Learn how to plan and craft a memoir that will engage and entertain through class exercises, assigments and by sharing work. Everyone has a story to tell: is this the time to tell yours?
You can apply to enrol on this course online. 10 places 25 Sep 2010  (Autumn )    one day  Sat 10:00-16:00 Brighton Junction 
Writing from NatureEach week we’ll be reading beautiful and thought provoking nature writing by famous writers, and then through creative word exercises, explore our own relationship with the natural world and its influence on our lives. No writing experience necessary.
You can apply to enrol on this course online. 10 places 16 Oct 2010  (Autumn )    one day  Sat 10:00-16:00 Brighton Junction 
Writing Short Stories & NovelsDevelop confidence in your writing in a friendly, supportive environment. We practice all the basic skills such as building character and creating plot.
You can apply to enrol on this course online. 16 places 28 Sep 2010  (Autumn )    for 30 weeks  Tue 19:00-21:00 Ivory Place 
Advancing Your Skills as a Writer
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Browning and the 20th CenturyMany readers find Browning the most interesting of all nineteenth-century poets. We focus on his dramatic monologues, and study later poems by Eliot, Lowell, Berryman and other poets influenced by them.
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Fiction Writing The Easy WayA supportive and friendly workshop, designed to cover the main points of writing fiction.
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Further Steps in FictionExplore characters, setting, dialogue (and especially narrative structure) in more depth. Write in different genres, such as fiction, poetry and drama and look at specific subgenres such as humour, crime and children’s fiction.
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Rhyme and Reason - Writing Formal PoetryThis course is suitable for anyone wishing to try their hand at formal poetry. We will explore the relationship of rhyme and metre, content and form through traditional and experimental verse.
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Shakespeare's OthelloThis short course on one of the four great Shakespearian tragedies, with themes of love, passion and betrayal against a background of clashes between the barbarians and Venetians and undertones of racial tension.
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The Power of WordThis course will explore writing that persuades, confronts and creates an emotional response in the reader. Looking at a wide range of literary examples, we will not only examine what is said, but also how it is said.
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Write and Design a Picture Book for ChildrenA practical two day workshop dealing with the various processes involved in creating a picture book. Suitable for experienced and inexperienced writers and illustrators.
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Writers' WorkshopDesigned to support writers who are already working independently, this collaborative workshop led by a published author, will help you build on existing skills, acquire new ones and develop your own distinctive voice.
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Writing from MemoryInspiration is all around us, particularly in our own memories, life experiences and family history. This friendly and relaxed workshop explores how we can use these personal recollections to create new fiction. Bring you memories and imagination.
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Writing the Biography of Your FamilyFor people who have already researched their family history and want to turn a collection of dates and odd facts into an interesting, readable story that will enthuse the rest of the family and perhaps the general reader.
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