Creative Writing: Introduction – Outline
Creative Writing: Introduction – Remote Course Outline
Learn how to get started as creative writer in this high-level Introduction course. We will explore the writing life, self-editing and publishing. We also look at several genres. You can submit writing each week and receive typed feedback. Attend via Zoom/In-Person at a choice of times.
You will certainly enjoy and find very rewarding. Please see the full outline below. If you have any further queries relating to the course, please email info@martinkeaveney.com.
Presented by Dr Martin Keaveney or Associate.
‘Highly recommend.’
Jay Carey,
Co. Clare.
‘Beyond Excellent.’
Denis Meehan,
Co. Donegal.
FULL COURSE OUTLINE
Week 1
Introduction/Poetry
Week 2
Realism/Starting to write
Week 3
Sci-fi/The Writing Life
Week 4
Crime/Self-Editing
Week 5
Relationships/Sharing and critiquing
Week 6
Horror/Publishing
Writers have the option to submit writing and read others’ material via email/workshop . Writers can also submit a Final Project. Writers receive support readings and weekly video to ensure a high quality course experience. Course is suitable for complete beginners but those with some experience are also welcome.
Reading list
Readings/viewings are optional but they are helpful for weekly discussion. It is not necessary to purchase any of these titles as material will be provided in advance.
List
Blake, William. Blake’s Poetry and Designs. WW.Norton, 2008.
Joyce, James. ‘The Dead’ Dubliners. The O’Brien Press, 2012.
Davis, Wendy, ‘Below My Window’, Mystery Tribune (no date).
Poe, Edgar Allen. ‘The Black Cat’. Selected Tales, Oxford University Press, 1998.
Treadmill, Sophie. Machinal (UCLA Production, 2005)
Other readings TBA.
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