How To Write A Novel In 6 Weeks

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Course code: L10D

This course is designed to give new novelists the techniques and confidence to not only make a start writing a novel but also complete one.

when

From 06 May 2025 to 17 Jun 2025
Tue 13:00-15:00

6 weeks

Date
06 May 2025
Time
13:00 to 15:00
Date
13 May 2025
Time
13:00 to 15:00
Date
20 May 2025
Time
13:00 to 15:00
Date
03 Jun 2025
Time
13:00 to 15:00
Date
10 Jun 2025
Time
13:00 to 15:00
Date
17 Jun 2025
Time
13:00 to 15:00

with Carolyn Lewis

where

Stoke Lodge 

Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN


fees

full fee for this course: £96.00, concession fee: £58.00.

who

Bristol Adult Learning

stokelodge@bristol.gov.uk

0117 903 8844

Description

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">This course is designed to give new novelists the techniques and confidence to not only make a start writing a novel but also complete one. </span></span></p>

What can students expect?

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">They will learn how to develop characters, write dialogue and how to keep writing! </span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move online if necessary.</span></p>

Late starters allowed?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">This is a short course, so it is best to join by week 2.</span></p>

Previous experience required?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">No, just an interest in writing.</span></p>

What is the progression route?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">In 6 weeks, participants will learn most of the techniques required for writing fiction.</span></p>

Are there any extra costs?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">No.</span></p>

Work set between sessions?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Yes, homework will be set although not compulsory.</span></p>

What should students bring?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">A notebook and pen</span></p>

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Teaching method/style?

<p><span style="font-size:16px">Interactive, discussions, group and individual feedback.</span></p>

Equipment Required

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">See above.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Stable internet connection, a tablet or PC and ability to use ZOOM if course has to transfer online.</span></span></span></p>

Refunds and cancellations

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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If we have to cancel your course your fees will be refunded in full. We are unable to reimburse the cost of materials you may have bought for the course.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel your course booking a week (7 days) or more before the start date we will refund your fees minus an admin charge of 20%.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you cancel with less than a week (7 days) before the start date or after the course has started, we will not be able to refund your fees.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">Transfers will incur a fee of 10% and must be requested 7 days or more before the start of a course unless you are transferring to another course because your original course was cancelled.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health.</span></span></span></li>
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<p style="margin-left:48px"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.</span></span></span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">If you are due a refund you must contact the office within 3 months of the course to arrange payment as we do not keep card details.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:&#34;Times New Roman&#34;,serif"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">When attending an online course, it is a learner’s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access before the start of a course. Refunds will not be given for technical failure of a learner’s home computer or their internet access.</span></span></span></p>