Creative Writing
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What exactly makes something a story? Why do some pieces of writing feel complete while others feel like a moment in time, a sketch, or an anecdote?
This course is a hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of storytelling, taught over two days. The course begins by exploring the difference between story and non-story, and how short forms of writing can function as standalone pieces, or be components in longer works such as novels.
Across the workshop, you’ll read and discuss a wide range of short pieces by international authors. These examples vary in style, tone, shape, and technique – often in unexpected ways – to help new writers understand just how broad creative writing truly is. Some pieces you’ll love; some you won’t. But each one demonstrates something valuable that will expand your writer’s toolkit. You’ll discover how published authors use techniques such as character voice, imagery, setting, structure, and more.
By the end of the course, you’ll not only have a strong foundation in essential elements of creative writing, but you will also have a clearer sense of your own tastes and creative direction.
This course is ideal for beginners interested in any length of creative writing, and for writers who want a practical, craft-focused introduction to the short form.
This course runs for 2 weeks x 6 hours.
This course is a hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of storytelling, taught over two days. The course begins by exploring the difference between story and non-story, and how short forms of writing can function as standalone pieces, or be components in longer works such as novels.
Across the workshop, you’ll read and discuss a wide range of short pieces by international authors. These examples vary in style, tone, shape, and technique – often in unexpected ways – to help new writers understand just how broad creative writing truly is. Some pieces you’ll love; some you won’t. But each one demonstrates something valuable that will expand your writer’s toolkit. You’ll discover how published authors use techniques such as character voice, imagery, setting, structure, and more.
By the end of the course, you’ll not only have a strong foundation in essential elements of creative writing, but you will also have a clearer sense of your own tastes and creative direction.
This course is ideal for beginners interested in any length of creative writing, and for writers who want a practical, craft-focused introduction to the short form.
This course runs for 2 weeks x 6 hours.
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Where is it happening?
WEA adult learning, 221-237 Angas St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia, Adelaide
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