The Art Of Short Story Writing

<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">A course designed to help both new and experienced writers build confidence and creativity through writing exercises, reading, and group discussion.</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">You will learn to write short stories for pleasure or publication while deepening your understanding of character, dialogue, structure, plot, and setting—and discover how to make every word count.</span></span></span></p>

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

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

<p><span style="font-size:16px">From making a start to submitting stories for publication.</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:16px">A notebook and pen. </span></p>

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

<p><span style="font-size:16px">See list above. </span></p>

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<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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