Literature and Creative Writing Courses

Literature and Creative Writing Courses starting soon:

Writing Comedy ( 11ELW007-03 )
Write a Novel in a Month ( 11ELW013-02 )

Courses and Fees

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Adult Education Discount Available