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Creative Writing

The aim of this course is to enable both the beginner and the more advanced writer to develop their writing skills in a variety of different areas

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Course Summary

Subject Area: Community Learning
Adult and Community
Location: The Roundhouse
Full Time or Part Time: PT
Level: Entry
Number Of Years: 0
Interview Required?: N
Weeks: 10
Hours: 2.50
Start: Flexible
Days/Times:
Tuition: £100
The Roundhouse

Apply now at: https://www-testwp.derby-college.ac.uk/course/creative-writing
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Course Information for Students

The aim of this course is to enable both the beginner and the more advanced writer to develop their writing skills in a variety of different areas – including playwriting, writing for TV and film, poetry, short story writing, and guidance on the structural planning of a full-length novel. 

There are no entry requirements. 

Students will be offered support and feedback on their work throughout the course, which will involve a variety of stimuli and exercises to encourage the exploration and development of each student’s individual writing skills, and offer new insights and approaches into their work.

Sessions will also include looking at the current writing market, including opportunities for new writers, and how to submit work for publication or performance.

This course will be delivered on-site.

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Students will be offered support and feedback on their work throughout the course.

You will have more skills and knowledge to look for writing opportunities.

For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk

Course Information for Employers

If you are an employer and would like to know more about the apprenticeships and professional training we deliver or how you can get involved in co-creating and co-delivering curriculum, please contact us via email on businessenquiries@derby-college.ac.uk, call us on 01332 387 421 or visit our employer pages here.

Career Information


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This course could lead to one of these careers...

Authors, Writers and Translators

£30805

Authors, Writers and Translators

Actors, Entertainers and Presenters

£29079

Actors, Entertainers and Presenters

More Careers Information at: https://www-testwp.derby-college.ac.uk/career-pathways
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 12, 2021 2:33 pm