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Creative Writing; Narrative creation and the Writers journey
Are you looking for creative writing classes and workshops where you can unlock your potential as a storyteller? Then sign up for one ofmy creative writing classes and discover some of the tricks writers use to weave their tales.
In other words, if you want to write the next Game of Thrones saga, the thrilling North-by-Northwest, insightful Pride and Prejudice, or revolutionary Hunger Games, studying narrative crafting will strengthen your story, and bring you greater creative satisfaction.
More than that, studying the art of creative writing will give you a greater understanding of how and why stories are written the way they are. You’ll gain a deeper appreciation for how skillfully written narratives can inspire, provoke, and even inform.
Learn and master the art of creating a flowing narrative - whether for that short story, a novel, or just to tell your own life's tale. Being able to cohesively tell a story is highly satisfying, and it also increases your general communication skills - great for those interpersonal relationships at work and at home!
These class can be taken one module at a time, or as a whole, so you can choose which areas you'd like to focus on, or complete the entire creative process.
There are 12 topics you will cover during the course (together with weekly writing exercises), and they are included in these module headings:
Introduction to Creative Writing:
~ Identifying creative writing, and how to find inspiration
~ Characters; building them and their journey
~ Point-of-View and Exposition
~ Plot; narrative mapping so you don't get lost
Developing your Narrative
~ Timing; how a story is told and how to create your 'acts'
~ Dialogue; what and how to say it
~ Genre and devices; the tools of your character's adventure
~ Get the picture; unfolding your scenes
Workshop your Manuscript
~ Editing & Proofreading; pulling apart your work to make it better
~ Document layout and formatting
~ The rewrite; honing your narrative
~ Feedback; give/receive constructive and critical feedback
Exploring Publication
~ Print vs ebook; clash of the publishing titans
~ Agent vs self publishing; which should you choose
~ Agents and Publishers; how to approach them and sell your work
~ Self publishing; identifying your publishing needs
Private 1:1 workshops and feedback are also available!
Recommended:
Notebook, pen, diary
Students will be provided with comprehensive pdf notes, along with suggested weekly reading.
In other words, if you want to write the next Game of Thrones saga, the thrilling North-by-Northwest, insightful Pride and Prejudice, or revolutionary Hunger Games, studying narrative crafting will strengthen your story, and bring you greater creative satisfaction.
More than that, studying the art of creative writing will give you a greater understanding of how and why stories are written the way they are. You’ll gain a deeper appreciation for how skillfully written narratives can inspire, provoke, and even inform.
Learn and master the art of creating a flowing narrative - whether for that short story, a novel, or just to tell your own life's tale. Being able to cohesively tell a story is highly satisfying, and it also increases your general communication skills - great for those interpersonal relationships at work and at home!
These class can be taken one module at a time, or as a whole, so you can choose which areas you'd like to focus on, or complete the entire creative process.
There are 12 topics you will cover during the course (together with weekly writing exercises), and they are included in these module headings:
Introduction to Creative Writing:
~ Identifying creative writing, and how to find inspiration
~ Characters; building them and their journey
~ Point-of-View and Exposition
~ Plot; narrative mapping so you don't get lost
Developing your Narrative
~ Timing; how a story is told and how to create your 'acts'
~ Dialogue; what and how to say it
~ Genre and devices; the tools of your character's adventure
~ Get the picture; unfolding your scenes
Workshop your Manuscript
~ Editing & Proofreading; pulling apart your work to make it better
~ Document layout and formatting
~ The rewrite; honing your narrative
~ Feedback; give/receive constructive and critical feedback
Exploring Publication
~ Print vs ebook; clash of the publishing titans
~ Agent vs self publishing; which should you choose
~ Agents and Publishers; how to approach them and sell your work
~ Self publishing; identifying your publishing needs
Private 1:1 workshops and feedback are also available!
Extra information
Must have access to a computer and internet.Recommended:
Notebook, pen, diary
Students will be provided with comprehensive pdf notes, along with suggested weekly reading.
Location
Online via webcam
General info
Age: | Teenagers (13-17 years old) Adults (18-64 years old) Seniors (65+ years old) |
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Student level: | Beginner Intermediate Advanced |
Duration: | 30 minutes 45 minutes 60 minutes |
The class is taught in: | English |
About Me
A writer, researcher, and creative writing teacher, Kit is an established British author with Australian-roots. Born into a rich heritage of storytelling, myths, legends, and tales from different countries filled her childhood.Stories of mighty gods from ancient times, or distant lands with formidable castles and monstrous beasts, eventually drew her into storytelling.
A budding author at an early age, it was in her 20s that Kit’s thirst for storytelling became unquenchable. Since then, Kit’s been producing short stories, novels, and articles on various topics. As a writer for Classical Wisdom Weekly, Kit supplies pieces on ancient and classical Greece and Rome.
Teaching weekly creative writing classes in Leeds, UK, Kit enjoys nurturing new authors. Detailed writing workshops are planned for summer 2020 and beyond. These workshops will further assist writers to develop their literary ambitions.
Education
MA in Creative WritingDiploma of Professional Writing & Editing
Diploma in Travel Writing & Photography
Certificate IV in Training & Assessment
Certificate IV in Small Business Management
Experience / Qualifications
I have been writing professionally since 2010, publishing one novel, completing another, amongst several short stories and novella. I have been teaching creative writing since 2018, and am now offering online tutorials and workshops.I am a member of the Society of Authors, and am employed as a copywriter (TheBiteLine), as well as culinary tutor (I'm a retired chef too!).
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