A Beginner's Guide To Writing Fiction

<p><span style="font-size:16px">A course designed for novice writers. It will help learners flex their writing muscles and find their voices in a fun, supportive environment.</span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size:16px">This course will help you start your fiction writing journey. It covers finding inspiration, developing characters, crafting plots, and creating settings. You will also get tips on overcoming writer’s block and self-doubt. Whether you want to write a novel or a short story, this course is for you. Grab your pen and paper (or laptop), and let’s begin! </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">This is a short course, so it is best to join by week 2.</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">No, just an interest in writing.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px">From making a start to a completed piece of fiction.</span></p>

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

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

<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:&#34;Arial&#34;,sans-serif">A notebook and pen. </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">Interactive, discussions, group and individual feedback.</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">See list above.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Course Cancellations by Us</strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">If we cancel your course, your fees will be refunded in full.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">We cannot reimburse the cost of any materials you may have purchased. </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Cancellations by You</strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">If you cancel 7 days or more before the course start date:  Refund issued minus a 20% administration fee.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">If you cancel less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: No refund will be issued. </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Transfers</strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Transfers must be requested at least 7 days before the course start date.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">A 10% transfer fee applies.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Transfers due to our cancellation of your original course are free of charge. </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Illness and Absence</strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">No refunds are available for non-attendance due to sickness or ill health. </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>How Refunds Are Issued</strong></span></span></p>

<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Refunds are returned via the original payment method:</span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Booked online or by phone - Refund to the card used. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Paid in person at Stoke Lodge - Please bring your payment card to the office. </span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><strong>Online Course Access</strong></span></span></p>

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<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">Learners are responsible for ensuring they have suitable internet access and equipment before the course begins.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:16px"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif">No refunds will be issued due to technical issues with a learner’s own internet or computer.</span></span></li>
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