The Art Of Short Story Writing
This course is full. Please contact us on 0117 903 8844 to be added to the queue.
Course code: L12A
This course aims to teach learners the craft of short story writing and the process of submitting their work for publication.
- when
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From 14 Jan 2025
to 25 Feb 2025
Tue 13:00-15:006 weeks- Date
- 14 Jan 2025
- Time
- 13:00 to 15:00
- Date
- 21 Jan 2025
- Time
- 13:00 to 15:00
- Date
- 28 Jan 2025
- Time
- 13:00 to 15:00
- Date
- 04 Feb 2025
- Time
- 13:00 to 15:00
- Date
- 11 Feb 2025
- Time
- 13:00 to 15:00
- Date
- 25 Feb 2025
- Time
- 13:00 to 15:00
- Tutor
- Carolyn Lewis
Stoke Lodge Centre, Shirehampton Road
Stoke Bishop
Bristol
BS9 1BN
- who
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Bristol Adult Learning
0117 903 8844
Description
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This course is designed to teach the art of writing short stories and the process of submitting them for publication. </span></span></span></p>
What can students expect?
<p><span style="font-size:16px">They will learn how to make each word count! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This course will be delivered at Stoke Lodge but will move ONLINE if necessary.</span></span></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">From making a start to submitting stories for publication.</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>
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">See list above. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:16px">Stable internet connection, a tablet or PC and ability to use ZOOM if course has to transfer online.</span></p>
Refunds and cancellations
<p><span style="font-size:16px">· 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></p>
<p><span style="font-size:16px">· 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></p>
<p><span style="font-size:16px">· 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></p>
<p><span style="font-size:16px">· 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></p>
<p><span style="font-size:16px">· We are not able to offer refunds due to sickness or ill health. 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. 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></p>