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Literature and Creative Writing

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A Beginner's Guide To Writing Fiction

This course is designed for novice writers. If you have always wanted to write but were never sure how to, this course will demystify the process.

course code: L11A

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 05 Nov 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Tue 13:00-15:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £96.00 (concession £58.00)

course code: L11C

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 11 Mar 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Tue 13:00-15:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £96.00 (concession £58.00)

A Beginner's Guide To Writing Fiction-ONLINE

This course is designed for novice writers. If you have always wanted to write but were never sure how to, this course will demystify the process.

course code: L11B

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 13 Jan 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Mon 19:00-21:00
where: Online
fees: total fee for this course £96.00 (concession £58.00)

course code: L11D

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 02 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Mon 19:00-21:00
where: Online
fees: total fee for this course £96.00 (concession £58.00)

Creative Writing Group

A monthly, tutor-led, creative writing group designed for learners who wish to gain feedback and encouragement to keep them on the path to finishing a piece of fiction.

course code: L40A

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 25 Sep 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wed 13:00-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £20.00 (concession £12.00)

course code: L40B

Availability: This course is nearly full.
Start: 23 Oct 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wed 13:00-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £20.00 (concession £12.00)

course code: L40C

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 27 Nov 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wed 13:00-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £20.00 (concession £12.00)

course code: L40D

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 22 Jan 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wed 13:00-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £20.00 (concession £12.00)

course code: L40E

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 26 Feb 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wed 13:00-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £20.00 (concession £12.00)

course code: L40F

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 26 Mar 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wed 13:00-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £20.00 (concession £12.00)

course code: L40G

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 23 Apr 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wed 13:00-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £20.00 (concession £12.00)

course code: L40H

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 21 May 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wed 13:00-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £20.00 (concession £12.00)

course code: L40K

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 25 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wed 13:00-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £20.00 (concession £12.00)

course code: L40L

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 16 Jul 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: One day
Times: Wed 13:00-15:30
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £20.00 (concession £12.00)

How To Write A Novel In 6 Weeks

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.

course code: L10A

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 17 Sep 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Tue 13:00-15:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £96.00 (concession £58.00)

course code: L10D

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 06 May 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Tue 13:00-15:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £96.00 (concession £58.00)

How To Write A Novel In 6 Weeks-ONLINE

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

course code: L10B

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 11 Nov 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Mon 19:00-21:00
where: Online
fees: total fee for this course £96.00 (concession £58.00)

course code: L10C

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 24 Feb 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Mon 19:00-21:00
where: Online
fees: total fee for this course £96.00 (concession £58.00)

How To Write A Novel In A Day

This workshop aims to demystify the art of novel-writing Unleash your inner author! The day will cover all aspects of novel writing: how to build believable characters, how to write authentic dialogue, how to develop plots and how to keep going until you write The End!

course code: L14A

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 23 Nov 2024 (Autumn)
Weeks: One day
Times: Sat 10:00-16:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £48.00 (concession £29.00)

course code: L14B

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 17 May 2025 (Summer)
Weeks: One day
Times: Sat 10:00-16:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £48.00 (concession £29.00)

The Art Of Short Story Writing

This course aims to teach learners the craft of short story writing and the process of submitting their work for publication.

course code: L12A

Availability: This course is available for enrolment.
Start: 14 Jan 2025 (Spring)
Weeks: 6 weeks
Times: Tue 13:00-15:00
where: Stoke Lodge Google map
fees: total fee for this course £96.00 (concession £58.00)