Literature and Creative Writing Courses in London

Literature and Creative Writing Courses


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Courses and Fees

  • A Short but Complete History of English Literature (up to 1900) ( 11ELW009 )

    Direct enrolment Adult Education Discount Available Adult Education Discount Available
    Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer
    11ELW009-02 Chelsea Centre 20 Jan 12 10 Fri 10:30-12:30 A Staniland
    • AE Concs: £38
    • AE Full Fees: £124
    • Non-EU: £210
  • Writing for Publication ( 11ELW001 )

    A practical course which combines an introduction to the publishing industry with advice on how to present work for publication. It covers writing for magazines and newspapers, as well as novels, nonfiction and short stories. Topics include researching the market, writing feature and travel articles, writing an effective synopsis and developing an author profile.

    Direct enrolment Adult Education Discount Available Adult Education Discount Available
    Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer
    11ELW001-02 Chelsea Centre 18 Jan 12 10 Wed 19:00-21:00 J Cunningham
    • AE Concs: £38
    • AE Full Fees: £124
    • Non-EU: £210
  • Writing Comedy ( 11ELW007 )

    This is a complete course on the nuts and bolts of writing jokes, stand-up, sketches, spoofs and longer pieces such as sitcom, novels or comic prose. The course is taught by a professional comedian, comedy writer and novelist. Previous students have gone on to work on TV and radio. Whatever your level of interest, this course is open, inclusive and fun. All that is required is good written and spoken English and a sense of humour. "How to be a Comedy Writer - secrets from the Inside" is written by the tutor and available from Summersdale books. Please also see http://www.comedy.org.uk http://www.sitcom.co.uk

    Direct enrolment Adult Education Discount Available Adult Education Discount Available
    Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer
    11ELW007-02 Chelsea Centre 16 Jan 12 10 Mon 19:00-21:00 Marc Blake
    • AE Concs: £38
    • AE Full Fees: £124
    • Non-EU: £210
    11ELW007-03 Chelsea Centre 16 Apr 12 10 Wed 19:00-21:00 M Blake
    • AE Concs: £38
    • AE Full Fees: £124
    • Non-EU: £210
  • Screenwriting ( 11ELW012 )

    A complete introduction to writing for the screen for the beginner by a produced writer. Format, character, plotting, structure, dialogue and scenes will all be examined with exercises for students and clips from all the main genres. Students will be expected to have good written and spoken English.

    Direct enrolment Adult Education Discount Available Adult Education Discount Available
    Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer
    11ELW012-02 Chelsea Centre 19 Jan 12 10 Thu 19:00-21:00 M Blake
    • AE Concs: £38
    • AE Full Fees: £124
    • Non-EU: £210
  • Write a Novel in a Month ( 11ELW013 )

    This short course aims to help the novice or professional writer to complete 50,000 words in one calendar month. As well as receiving modules on plot, story arc, character and beginnings and endings, students will be encouraged to write, write, write. Last year's class wrote 500,000 words. The aim is not to procrastine but to complete. The course is taught by a professional novelist. Students are required to have good written English - so bring your laptops, pens or quills and parchment! The November course runs concurrently with the online NaNoWriMo website and competition.

    Direct enrolment Adult Education Discount Available Adult Education Discount Available
    Code Location Start Weeks Times Lecturer
    11ELW013-02 Chelsea Centre 16 Apr 12 5 Wed 17:00-19:00 Marc Blake
    • AE Concs: £21
    • AE Full Fees: £64
    • Non-EU: £105

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