36 Creative Writing courses in Sutton Coldfield delivered Live Online

These groups are for emerging young writers and will ensure your child loves writing from the beginning! We will play games, laugh and have lots of fun exploring imaginative ideas and beginning to structure a story. For this class your child needs to be able to write at least one sentence on their own. 4 children maximum fully interactive weekly 55 minute lessons qualified, expert teacher optional homework set weekly additional resources set via online classroom lesson recordings for absent students written progress reports three times per year Classes are £90 per month

Novel Writing: From Idea to Publishing Course Overview This course offers a comprehensive journey through the entire novel writing process, from the initial spark of an idea to the final step of publishing. Learners will explore essential elements such as idea generation, audience identification, genre selection, and the craft of creating compelling plots and memorable characters. The course emphasises effective drafting and editing techniques to enhance storytelling quality. Additionally, it addresses common challenges like writer’s block and provides strategic guidance on publishing options. By the end of this course, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to develop their novel-writing skills, enabling them to create engaging narratives ready for publication or submission. This course is ideal for those wishing to develop their creative writing capabilities and gain a thorough understanding of the novel writing journey. Course Description This course delves deeply into the core aspects of novel writing, guiding learners through a structured approach to develop their stories from conception to publication. Topics include identifying and refining ideas, understanding target readers, and choosing the appropriate genre to maximise impact. The course covers narrative structure, setting development, and characterisation to build rich and immersive worlds. Emphasis is placed on writing the first draft with clarity and purpose, followed by detailed editing strategies to improve flow and coherence. Learners will also explore methods to overcome writer’s block and explore various publishing routes, from traditional to self-publishing. Throughout, the course fosters a professional understanding of the writing process, enhancing creativity, discipline, and market awareness essential for success in the literary field. Novel Writing: From Idea to Publishing Curriculum Module 01: Getting Started with Novel Writing Module 02: Finding Ideas and Selecting Your Audience Module 03: Selecting Your Genre Module 04: Planning and Plotting: Using Stories, Narrative and Setting Module 05: Bringing Your Characters to Life Module 06: Making That First Draft Module 07: Editing Effectively Module 08: Overcoming the Dreaded Writer’s Block Module 09: Getting Your Work Published (See full curriculum) Who is this course for? Individuals seeking to develop novel-writing skills and storytelling expertise. Professionals aiming to enhance their creative writing for career advancement. Beginners with an interest in literary creation and narrative development. Aspiring authors looking to understand the complete novel writing and publishing process. Career Path Novelist and Fiction Writer Creative Writer for Publishing Houses Content Creator and Story Developer Literary Agent Assistant Editorial Assistant in Publishing Self-Publishing Author

One to one writing development and support from a professional writing coach and experienced teacher and writer. Perfect for script or novel.

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Join Matt Rivers in his Soul Writing for Creativity course and learn to explore your imagination and discover your natural creative voice.