Over the four hours we will be examining and experimenting with different forms of writing, trying fun exercises to get us writing, looking at craft tips and talking through our ideas.
Whether you want to write poems, short stories or scripts, our creative writing for beginners classes are the best way to help you find the form that best suits your individual voice - through practical exercises that boost your confidence and unlock your creative potential in a safe and supportive environment. You’ll work practically to produce short pieces of content and develop a critical awareness of others’ writing styles.
- Short exercises to inspire ideas
- Different genres of creative writing; drama, poetry, short stories etc.
- Plot, structure, creating characters and narrative
This one-off creative writing course is designed to encourage, inspire and stimulate critical thinking.
You will be encouraged to share your work in class and learn from one another. You will also receive friendly feedback.
There will also be biscuits. Really nice ones. Plus we'll take you through the secret door at the West Front up to the magnificent Cathedral library which is not open to the public...
About the tutor:
Andrew McDonnell is a published writer of poetry and short fiction. He is the course leader for a BA Hons in English Literature & Creative Writing at University Centre Peterborough and recently completed a Phd in Creative and Critical Writing. His short stories and poetry have been published in a wide range of anthologies and journals. His poetry collection, 'The Somnambulist Cookbook' was published by Salt in June 2019.