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Literature and Creative Writing

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A Beginner's Guide To Writing Fiction

Introduction to fiction writing featuring essential concepts and techniques.

course code
R21A
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
16 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
6 weeks
Times
Tue 13:00-15:00

where
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total fee for this course £99.00  (concession £60.00)
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course code
R21B
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
24 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
6 weeks
Times
Tue 13:00-15:00

where
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total fee for this course £99.00  (concession £60.00)
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Contemporary Hispanic Literature and Film

This course will explore representative twentieth and twenty-first-century texts and films from Hispanic America and Spain.

course code
LFG1
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
25 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Thu 09:45-11:45

where
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total fee for this course £165.00  (concession £100.00)
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course code
LFG2
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
15 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Thu 09:45-11:45

where
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total fee for this course £165.00  (concession £100.00)
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course code
LFG3
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
23 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
10 weeks
Times
Thu 09:45-11:45

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
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total fee for this course £165.00  (concession £100.00)
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Creative Writing Group

An opportunity to share creative writing in a friendly environment.

course code
L40L
Availability
This course is nearly full.
Start
16 Jul 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
One day
Times
Wed 13:00-15:30

where
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total fee for this course £20.00  (concession £12.00)
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course code
R20A
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
24 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
One day
Times
Wed 13:00-15:30

where
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total fee for this course £22.00  (concession £13.00)
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course code
R20B
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
22 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
One day
Times
Wed 13:00-15:30

where
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total fee for this course £22.00  (concession £13.00)
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course code
R20C
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
26 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
One day
Times
Wed 13:00-15:30

where
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total fee for this course £22.00  (concession £13.00)
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course code
R20D
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
28 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
One day
Times
Wed 13:00-15:30

where
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total fee for this course £22.00  (concession £13.00)
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course code
R20E
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
25 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
One day
Times
Wed 13:00-15:30

where
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total fee for this course £22.00  (concession £13.00)
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course code
R20F
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
25 Mar 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
One day
Times
Wed 13:00-15:30

where
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total fee for this course £22.00  (concession £13.00)
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course code
R20G
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
29 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
One day
Times
Wed 13:00-15:30

where
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total fee for this course £22.00  (concession £13.00)
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course code
R20H
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
20 May 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
One day
Times
Wed 13:00-15:30

where
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total fee for this course £22.00  (concession £13.00)
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course code
R20J
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
24 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
One day
Times
Wed 13:00-15:30

where
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total fee for this course £22.00  (concession £13.00)
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course code
R20K
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
29 Jul 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
One day
Times
Wed 13:00-15:30

where
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total fee for this course £22.00  (concession £13.00)
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Discovering Mariana Enriquez, Samanta Schweblin and Maria Bastaros

This course will focus on the craft of three of the most relevant authors in contemporary Hispanic Literature. We will read their stories in English.

course code
LG4
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
27 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
5 weeks
Times
Fri 12:45-14:45

where
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total fee for this course £84.00  (concession £50.00)
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Discovering Short Stories: Borges, Cortazar and Benedetti

This course will focus on the craft of the short story, which we will explore through reading and discussing stories written by Jorge Luis Borges, Julio Cortazar and Mario Benedetti. We will read those stories in English.

course code
LG5
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
24 Apr 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
5 weeks
Times
Fri 12:45-14:45

where
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total fee for this course £84.00  (concession £50.00)
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Hemmingway and Spain

course code
LG6
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
05 Jun 2026 (Summer)
Weeks
5 weeks
Times
Fri 12:45-14:45

where
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total fee for this course £84.00  (concession £50.00)
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How To Write A Novel In 6 Weeks

Novel writing for novices.

course code
R19A
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
03 Nov 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
6 weeks
Times
Mon 13:00-15:00

where
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total fee for this course £99.00  (concession £60.00)
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course code
R19B
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
23 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
6 weeks
Times
Mon 13:00-15:00

where
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fees
total fee for this course £99.00  (concession £60.00)
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How To Write A Novel In A Day

Novel writing for novices.

course code
R19C
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
11 Oct 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
One day
Times
Sat 10:00-16:00

where
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total fee for this course £50.00  (concession £30.00)
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course code
R19D
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
07 Feb 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
One day
Times
Sat 10:00-16:00

where
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total fee for this course £50.00  (concession £30.00)
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Literature of the border: Valeria Luiselli, Yuri Herrera and Carlos Fonseca.

This course will explore the topic of life in the border in the works of Valeria Luiselli (Lost Children Archive), Yuri Herrera(Signs Preceding the End of the World) and Carlos Fonseca ( Austral)

course code
LG3
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
16 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
5 weeks
Times
Fri 12:45-14:45

where
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fees
total fee for this course £84.00  (concession £50.00)
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The Art Of Short Story Writing

An introduction to short story writing, covering key elements and tips for publication.

course code
R22A
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
15 Sep 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
6 weeks
Times
Mon 13:00-15:00

where
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fees
total fee for this course £99.00  (concession £60.00)
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course code
R22B
Availability
This course is available for enrolment.
Start
13 Jan 2026 (Spring)
Weeks
5 weeks
Times
Tue 13:00-15:30

where
Stoke Lodge  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £99.00  (concession £60.00)
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