Creative Writing - An Introduction (Stage 1)

Develop your creative writing skills and learn how to express yourself through fiction, poetry and drama. This course is perfect for those who want to explore their imagination and creativity, and for those who want to improve their writing skills. You will have the opportunity to write and perform your own work, as well as receive feedback from tutors and peers. By the end of the course, you will have a portfolio of your work and a solid foundation in creative writing.

Additional Information

This course is suitable for beginners and those with some experience in creative writing. You will need to provide your own materials for writing, such as paper and pen or laptop and software. The course will take place on the Bournemouth campus.

Unlock Your Creative Potential at Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth is a specialist university that offers a range of courses in creative fields, including writing. Our experienced tutors have industry experience and are passionate about helping students develop their skills. The university has a supportive and inspiring environment, perfect for learning and growth.

Students will examine and explore approaches methods for generating ideas, how to develop characters and how to set the scene using the five senses. You will understand how to let your characters speak for themselves and how dialogue can reveal character and move the story along. Students will examine ways in which to form structure, plot, point of view, and tense. Supported also, by examining different types of creative writing and how and where to submit work for possible publication. Supported with discussions, individual and group exercises in class, you will be encouraged to write at home and to share your work with the group to gain feedback should you wish. (Its not compulsory!)

There are no academic requirements. This course focuses far more on creativity than academia. (You wont be judged or marked!) However, the course is perhaps not best suited for anyone with only a basic level of the English language.