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Creative Writing - Beginners

Course code: P10506

Subject area: Languages

Study level: Part Time

Course level:

Course details

Course time:

18:30 - 20:30

Days of week:

Tuesday

Course date:

14th Apr 2026 - 23rd Jun 2026

Course location:

Online

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01235 555 585

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Take your writing to the next level. Sharpen your skills, refine your voice, and explore advanced techniques to craft compelling stories that elevate your creative work.
This course will build on your existing creative writing skills, providing more advanced techniques while addressing your specific goals. Topics include:• Strengthening and refining short stories and novels• Deepening character development and emotional complexity• Crafting intricate plot structures and enhancing narrative tension• Exploring advanced dialogue techniques and subtext• Experimenting with various points of view and narrative voices• Advanced editing and self-review strategies• Writing for stage, screen, and exploring poetry• Writing creative non-fiction • Developing your personal writing style and voice• Advanced strategies for getting published and finding industry success

"Please note there is no class during half term. The course will be held online using Teams and your tutor will email you calendar invites prior to classes."

What next?
Creative Writing - Intermediate A
Entry criteria
There are no specific entry requirements, but students will be expected to do written exercises in class and (to make the most of it) as homework. It may have helped to have completed Creative Writing Beginners A, B and/or C course and Creative Writing Improvers (Online) A, and/or B however it is not a prerequisite.
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

19+ Fee:

£217.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

£121.00

Learning & method assessment
You will be assessed through formal and informal assessment, observation, and peer evaluation. Also, you will self-evaluate your skill set at the start of the course against the learning outcomes planned for the course and will self-evaluate again at the end of the course in order to measure your progress and gain confidence in your learning. To track your progress and achievement you will be required to complete a short document.

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