Creative Writing: One Day Genre Course – CLONMEL

Course Outline

COURSE MAY BE AMENDED DUE TO REQUESTS.

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WELCOME TO YOUR COURSE

10am

Introduction

10.15am

Introduction to Scifi

11.15am

Coffee break

11.30am

Introduction to Crime Fiction

12.30pm

Research Skills

1pm

Lunch

1.30pm

Introduction to Relationships-driven Fiction/ Romance

2.30pm

Introduction to Horror

3.30pm

Publishing

4.15

Final Class Readings (Optional)

5pm

Conclusion

Writing exercises will be interspersed through the day.

Writers will have lots of opportunities to ask questions.

All writers can submit up to 2,000 words of writing after the course for editorial feedback.

Reading List:

All readings will be supplied on the day

Outcomes:

-At the end of the course, it is expected participants will have:

-A good understanding of the 4 genres

-Strong research skills

-Key knowledge of publishing conventions

-A wide range of written drafts

-Confidence in their abilities as creative writers.

-The techniques to develop and enjoy creative writing as a rewarding hobby or pursue an exciting professional career as an author.

Registration: €150 Book here